Radiation Therapist - RTT

American Addiction Centers • Chicago, IL

117d • $40 - $60

About The Position

The position is for a Radiation Therapist at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center in the Oncology department. The role is full-time, requiring 40 hours per week on a day shift schedule from Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM, with on-call responsibilities for weekends and holidays on a rotating basis. The primary responsibility is to administer Radiation Therapy treatments in compliance with physician prescriptions and treatment plans, ensuring patient safety and accurate treatment records.

Requirements

• ARRT registry-eligible or ARRT license.
• IDNS license.
• BLS Certified.
• Radiation Oncology Certificate and/or Associate's degree in Radiation Therapy Technology.

Nice To Haves

• Developing ability to work as a team player.
• Developing ability to work with ill patients and families in an empathetic fashion.
• Computer knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Administers Radiation Therapy treatments in compliance with physician prescription and treatment plan.
• Maintains visual and audible contact with patients at all times.
• Reports all errors to the Supervisor, Radiation Oncology.
• Maintains accurate treatment records and assures proper billing and statistics.
• Assists the physician in localizing tumor volumes using radiographic techniques.
• Performs planning CTs as directed by the physician.
• Creates an electronic patient chart according to Radiation Oncology standards.
• Performs and records daily and weekly QA machine checks.
• Assists in the orientation and education of patients regarding treatments and side effects.
• Instructs and supervises Radiation Therapy students during their training.
• Assures a safe, clean, and sanitary environment for patients and personnel.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees