Radiation Therapist Radiation Oncology Casual

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Geneva, IL

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About The Position

The Radiation Therapist reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values, follows its Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with applicable policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and accreditation standards. The role delivers radiation therapy treatments and simulations to patients at the NMH Cancer Center, ensuring they are accurate, compassionate, and consistent with the physician’s prescription. The therapist works cooperatively with other team members and follows the policies and procedures governing high-quality radiation therapy care.

Requirements

• Illinois Emergency Management Administration (IEMA) license.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) certification or eligibility; if hired without ARRT certification, it must be obtained within three months of starting.
• Graduation from a JRCERT/AMA-approved Radiation Therapy Technology course, resulting in certification or eligibility for ARRT certification in Radiation Therapy Technology.
• CPR Basic Life Saver certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).

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 and provide direct patient care under physician supervision and/or the direction of an RN/LPN.
• Record medical histories.
• Prepare patients for treatments and account for individual patient needs, age, and abilities when providing care.
• Follow CDH Environment of Care policies.
• Maintain infection-control standards in treatment and procedure rooms and other patient-care areas.
• Clean and disinfect care areas and change linens.

Benefits

• The company describes a wide range of benefits intended to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events; eligibility depends on employment classification.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Loan forgiveness.
• 401(k) matching.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed