Staff Radiation Therapist
About The Position
The Staff Radiation Therapist is accountable for the accurate delivery of the prescribed dose of radiation for the treatment of cancer. This role involves positioning patients, assisting physicians with procedures, monitoring patient symptoms, scheduling appointments, and participating in special treatment delivery options like brachytherapy and stereotactic radiosurgery. The therapist will also perform CT simulation techniques, provide instruction and supervision to students, monitor patient weight, and promote patient safety. Responsibilities include calculating treatment units, assessing treatment plans, taking verification films, and ensuring compliance with radiation safety regulations. The role also involves monitoring equipment operations, documenting treatment data, and staying abreast of new advances in radiation therapy through literature review and professional development.
Requirements
- Graduate of an ARRT approved School of Radiation Therapy Technology.
- Knowledge of a variety of treatment modalities.
- Experience with linear accelerators, simulators and communication skills.
- CPR certification.
- ARRT license, or ARRT registry eligible and required to obtain licensure within 6 months of hire date.
- Active license from the State of Illinois IEMA Division of Nuclear Safety.
- Ability to communicate with patients.
- Ability to lift heavy weight requirements according to DOL definitions.
- Ability to work under stressful conditions and situations.
- Ability to work safely with Radiation.
- Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience with various age groups is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Positions patients in accordance with setup instructions and ensures proper immobilization to accurately deliver the radiation dosage to the proper site.
- Assists physicians with the various procedures by making recommendations, suggestions with regard to technical limitations of equipment and/or patients and the ability to successfully administer therapy.
- Monitors and evaluates patient symptoms of clinical importance to determine when to withhold treatment and when to confer with physicians.
- Schedules patients for outpatient appointments.
- Participates in special treatment delivery options such as brachytherapy and stereotactic radiosurgery.
- Able to perform CT simulation techniques when assigned.
- Provides instruction and supervision to students participating in clinical program.
- Monitors patient’s weight on a weekly basis and notifies registered nurse of significant changes.
- Promotes patient safety by reporting of issues through established channels and participating as requested in safety initiatives.
- Calculates treatment units according to prescription and parameters.
- Assesses treatment plans and setups and executes them.
- Takes weekly verification films of all areas being treated.
- Ensures compliance with State and Accrediting Organization requirements in regard to radiation safety and protection, to protect patients and staff.
- Maintains licensure and demonstrates evidence of.
- Attends scheduled in-services to review safety practices.
- Maintains audio and visual contact with the patients at all times during the treatment.
- Wear appropriate monitoring device to detect personnel exposure.
- Responsible for monitoring equipment operations and reporting of any malfunctions or peculiarities to ensure proper function prior to treatment of patients.
- Monitors output of equipment and beam devices on a daily basis.
- Maintains a log of equipment malfunctions.
- Documentation of all pertinent treatment data in the patient's radiation therapy records and obtains any needed information for its completion.
- Enters charges into IMPAC computer system as procedures are performed.
- Completes daily documentation of each patient's treatment in computer/paper chart.
- Monitors patient charts to ensure that blood counts and other tests are ordered and recorded.
- Stays abreast of new advances in the field of radiation therapy.
- Reads professional literature as it relates to the field of radiation therapy.
- Attends professional society meetings, training courses and in-services to maintain knowledge and skills.
Benefits
- Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
- Competitive compensation
- Generous retirement offerings
- Programs that invest in your career development
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
