Radiation Therapist-Radiology Oncology Full Time Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Orland Park, IL

10d

About The Position

The Radiation Therapist delivers radiation therapy treatments and simulations in accordance with physician orders, organizational policies, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards. The role is responsible for providing safe, accurate, compassionate care; monitoring patients throughout treatment; and documenting treatment delivery, patient positioning, doses, and changes in patient condition. The therapist works collaboratively with the care team, supports patient education, and helps maintain quality, safety, and efficient daily operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, such as a Radiologic Technologist with advanced training and board certification in Radiation Therapy.
IEMA (Illinois Emergency Management Agency) Medical Radiation Technology licensure.
ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technology) certification.
AHA Basic Life Support certification.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in other languages.
Extensive computer proficiency.
Prior experience as a Radiation Therapist in a comparable clinical setting.

Responsibilities

Deliver prescribed radiation treatments and verify daily and cumulative treatment doses.
Position patients using devices created during simulation and monitor them throughout treatment.
Acquire treatment images, match them with reference images, apply resulting shifts, and collaborate on image matching and positioning discrepancies.
Maintain accurate treatment records and report and document deviations according to department policy.
Prepare supplies and equipment for treatment setup and simulation; fabricate custom devices as ordered.
Establish reproducible patient positioning during simulation and acquire ordered simulation images.
Document simulation and treatment procedures, including patient position and alignment markings in writing and photographs.
Submit correct charges for services rendered.
Assess patients for changes in performance status and condition, chart relevant details, and notify ancillary personnel when needed.
Complete daily quality assurance and verify chart parameters for initial, boost, and plan-change treatments.
Provide timely patient education, address barriers to learning, refer patients to appropriate care team members, and communicate delays or wait times.
Ensure patients are treated safely and promptly and offer service recovery resources when appropriate.
Assist with operational problem-solving, monitor supply inventory, and report purchasing needs and quality concerns to therapy leadership.
Operate and maintain equipment, triage equipment issues, and escalate unresolved concerns.
Maintain collegial relationships and promote cultural safety and dignity in communication and actions.
Support department and hospital quality and safety initiatives and maintain infection-control standards.
Maintain a safe and professional work area and identify facility or maintenance issues.
Renew required licenses and certifications, maintain competencies, and meet continuing-education requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager.