Radiation Therapist Full time

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Warrenville, IL

13d • $51 - $68

About The Position

The Radiation Therapist reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values, adheres to its Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards. This role is a split between first and second shift, typically 11:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. It is a 40-hour-per-week, 1.0 FTE position. The listed hourly salary range is $51.19 to $67.71.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy program.
• IEMA/IDNS certification in Radiation Therapy Technology; new graduates must obtain it within three months of graduation.
• ARRT licensure or eligibility for licensure; new graduates must obtain it within three months of graduation.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and prepare patients for radiation therapy or simulations.
• Demonstrate knowledge of treatments and the use of pertinent equipment.
• Prepare supplies and equipment needed for patient positioning and accurate treatment.
• Assess pain that interferes with treatment and contact a physician as appropriate for intervention.
• Room patients, provide direct patient care under physician supervision and/or the direction of an RN/LPN, and record medical histories.
• Prepare patients for treatments and account for individual needs, age, and abilities when administering care.
• Follow departmental and radiation safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain infection-control standards in treatment/procedure rooms and patient-care areas, including cleaning, disinfecting, and changing linen.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• A range of benefits intended to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protect against unexpected life events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed