Radiation Therapist-Radiology Oncology Full Time Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Orland Park, IL

10d • $46 - $61

About The Position

The Radiation Therapist delivers radiation therapy treatments and simulations in accordance with prescribing physician orders and established standards, with a focus on high-quality, safe, compassionate patient care. The role reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values and complies with its Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, applicable policies and procedures, and regulatory and accreditation standards.

The therapist collaborates with clinical team members to deliver treatments accurately, monitor patients, maintain treatment and simulation documentation, provide patient education, and support departmental quality, safety, and operational needs. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, on the day (first) shift.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; equivalent includes a Radiologic Technologist with advanced training and board certification in Radiation Therapy.
• Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) Medical Radiation Technology licensure.
• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) certification.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver the prescribed course of radiation treatment and verify daily and cumulative treatment doses.
• Position patients using patient-specific devices created during simulation; monitor patients throughout treatment delivery.
• Acquire treatment images as prescribed, match daily images with reference images, apply resulting shifts before treatment, and collaborate with peers on image matching and positioning discrepancies.
• Maintain complete and accurate treatment delivery records; document treatment deviations, patient setup instructions, simulation procedures, treatment doses, and changes in patient condition.
• Prepare supplies and equipment for treatment setup and simulation; fabricate custom devices per physician order and establish reproducible patient positioning during simulation.
• Acquire ordered simulation images and document simulated patient position and alignment markings in writing and photographs.
• Submit correct charges for services rendered according to department policy.
• Assess patients for changes in performance status, provide timely patient education, identify barriers to learning, and refer patients to physicians, nurses, or social workers as needed.
• Communicate delays or wait times to patients, ensure care is safe and timely, and offer service recovery resources when appropriate.
• Complete and document daily quality assurance and verify chart parameters for initial, boost, and plan-change treatments.
• Assist with daily operational problem solving, assess supply inventory, and report purchasing needs and quality concerns to therapy leadership.
• Operate and maintain equipment, triage equipment issues according to protocol, and escalate concerns that cannot be resolved independently.
• Maintain collegial relationships and promote cultural safety and dignity in verbal and written interactions.
• Support department and hospital quality and safety initiatives, maintain infection control standards, and keep the assigned work area safe and professionally presentable.
• Identify and address maintenance and facility issues as needed.
• Renew and submit required licensure and certifications before expiration, maintain competencies, and meet credentialing continuing-education requirements.
• Complete other duties as assigned by the Manager.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits, including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, and 401(k) matching.
• A wide range of benefits intended to support physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time