Radiation Therapist- Brian Moran Cancer Center

Duly Health and Care • Schaumburg, IL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This full-time position as a Radiation Therapist at the Brian Moran Cancer Center involves administering radiation treatments to patients. The role requires operating specialized equipment, monitoring patients during treatment, and ensuring accurate dosage delivery according to prescribed plans. The therapist will also be responsible for patient education, record-keeping, and collaborating with physicians and physicists. The clinic operates Monday through Friday with two shift options: 6:30 am-3:00 pm or 7:30 am-4:00 pm.

Requirements

• Successful completion of an accredited course study in Radiation Oncology Technology.
• Licensure by State of Illinois - IEMA Division of Nuclear Safety
• Obtains continuing education credits as required
• Maintains CPR certification

Nice To Haves

• Preferred ARRT(T) registered or meets eligibility requirements for examination. Examination must be completed within six months of eligibility
• Prefer a minimum of one year of professional radiation therapist experience in a clinical or hospital setting

Responsibilities

• Takes steps and follows procedures to secure and safeguard patient and confidential information.
• Assesses patient's condition, age, size and other medical conditions to best determine if treatment can be performed within the prescribed plan.
• Reviews radiation oncologist's prescribed dose prior to the administration of radiation; checks to ensure that prescribed doses are mathematically correct and when needed, consults with the radiation physicist and/or treatment plan to determine factors for treatment.
• Assists and monitors patient during treatment; recognizes significant complications, notes, problems, complaints or occurrences; notifies physician as needed.
• Able to answer patient questions and provide emotional support as needed.
• Operates specialized radiation therapy equipment; recognizes malfunctions and refers service as needed; selects technical factors per treatment plan.
• May arrange patient transportation to and from the department to provide patient care.
• Provides patient / significant other education and explanation of procedures being performed.
• Explains waiting times in excess of established protocol.
• Assists radiation oncologist / physicist with brachytherapy procedures.
• Maintains records of treatments and doses administered according to departmental policies and procedures.
• Performs chart checks as required; assists physicist with record keeping.
• Will perform all other duties/responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits that include healthcare navigation assistance.
• Access to a mental health benefit at no cost.
• Employer provided life and disability insurance.
• $5,250 Tuition Reimbursement per year.
• Immediate 401(k) match.
• 40 hours paid volunteer time off.
• A culture committed to community engagement and social impact.
• Up to 12 weeks parental leave at 100% pay and a financial benefit for adoption and surrogacy for non-physician team members once eligibility requirements are met.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree