Radiation Therapist-Outpatient Cancer Center Casual Status Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Bull Valley, IL

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About The Position

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?The Radiation Therapist reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.The Radiation Therapist is responsible for the delivery of radiation therapy treatment to patients at the NMH Cancer Center. The therapist is responsible for adhering to all policies and procedures governing the high quality and compassionate delivery of radiation therapy treatments and simulations. The Radiation Therapist will work in cooperation with other team members to assure all treatment procedures are delivered accurately with compassion and according to the MD prescription provided.

Requirements

• Illinois Emergency Management Administration (IEMA) license.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) certification or eligibility.
• If hired without ARRT, must obtain within 3 months of starting.
• Graduated from JRCERT/AMA approved course in Radiation Therapy Technology, resulting in certification or eligibility for ARRT certification in Radiation Therapy Technology.
• CPR Basic Life Saver certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Physical demands required for this role include lift/carry up to 50 pounds and a push/pull force up to 50 pounds

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors of Science
• Proficiency in other languages

Responsibilities

• Instructs and prepares patients for radiation therapy or simulations.
• Demonstrates overall knowledge of treatments and use of pertinent equipment.
• Prepare supplies and equipment necessary for positioning and accuracy of treatment.
• Assesses patient pain interfering with treatments. Makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.
• Rooms patients and provides direct patient care under the supervision of a physician, and/or direction of an RN/LPN. Records medical histories.
• Prepares patients for treatments and considers specific patient needs; administers care according to individual age and abilities.
• Adheres to CDH Environment of Care policies. Maintains infection control standards for treatment/procedure rooms and areas where patient care services are delivered. Cleans, disinfects, changes linen etc.

Benefits

• We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees