Radiation Therapist

OSF HealthCare • Ottawa, IL

98d • $39 - $51

About The Position

The Radiation Therapist will assist with the daily patient flow of the Radiation Oncology clinical location, evaluate/develop new process for patient care, and assisting with other activities to improve Radiation Oncology operations. According to established procedures, assists physicians by treating patients with prescribed doses of ionizing radiation supplied and controlled through specialized radiation equipment. In doing so, prepares treatment room, explains procedures to patients, positions patients and administers treatments. Monitors patients during therapy sessions in order to ensure patients' comfort and to observe changes in patients' condition. Simulates patient treatment according to the treatment plan and delivers prescribed doses of ionizing radiation supplied and controlled through specialized radiation equipment. Designs and constructs custom treatment devices for individual patients. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care that is appropriate to the ages of the patients served.

Requirements

• Current Radiation Therapy license issued by IEMA Department of Nuclear Safety.
• ARRT Radiology registered or successful completion of ARRT Radiology registry within 6 months of hire.
• Knowledge of radiation therapy procedures and equipment operation.
• Understanding of physics and patient care techniques acquired through an approved program in radiation therapy technology.
• Interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, and allied health personnel.
• Analytical skills to provide accurate care instructions and interpret physicians' prescriptions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the daily patient flow of the Radiation Oncology clinical location.
• Evaluate/develop new processes for patient care.
• Assist with activities to improve Radiation Oncology operations.
• Prepare treatment room and explain procedures to patients.
• Position patients and administer treatments.
• Monitor patients during therapy sessions to ensure comfort and observe changes in condition.
• Simulate patient treatment according to the treatment plan.
• Deliver prescribed doses of ionizing radiation using specialized equipment.
• Design and construct custom treatment devices for individual patients.

Benefits

• $10,000 Sign On Bonus
• Competitive salary
• 24 hours of Vacation and Holiday time available from day 1
• Generous time-off benefits

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees