Job Description
Radiation Therapist - Radiation Oncology at Carle Health summary:
Radiation Therapists deliver prescribed ionizing radiation treatments to patients under the direction of Radiation Oncologists, ensuring accuracy and patient safety. They perform quality assurance on equipment and treatment plans, monitor patient conditions, and provide patient education on procedures and care. This role requires specialized education, licensure, and skills in radiation therapy, communication, and independent judgment.
Overview
The Radiation Therapist applies ionizing radiation to the patient in accordance with the prescription and instructions of the Radiation Oncologist.
*****Sign-on Bonus and Relocation available! Qualifications
Educational Requirements Education Level Field of Study Associate's Degree
Radiation Therapy
Licensure/Certification Requirements Licenses/Certifications Registered in Radiation Therapy (T) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
And Licensed Radiologic Technologist - Radiation Therapy - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)
And Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
Experience Requirement Work Experience Length of Experience 1+ years
Specialized Knowledge and Skills Requirements Good communication skills to interact effectively with patients, patient families, and other staff. Ability to perform highly complex and varied tasks requiring independent knowledge, its application to a variety of situations, and exercise of independent judgement. Ability to supervise radiation therapy students.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions Accurately delivers the planned course of radiation therapy with minimal supervision. Verifies patient information and prepares the treatment room and equipment.
Monitors patient's condition while undergoing treatment, recognizing signs of treatment complications and alerting the physician or nurse if needed.
Explain procedure to patient, means of communication during treatment, and procedure to follow if emergency arises during treatment. Reinforce Radiation Oncologist's advice to patient regarding reactions to treatment and their care.
Department Specific Job Function Perform quality assurance checks on all treatment plans prior to treatment.
Perform image fusion daily on patients treatment (when applicable), verifying the planned treatment field matches the area of interest for treatment.
Perform custom immobilization, through fabrication of patient specific immobilization devices, to accurately align patients for daily radiation therapy.
Follow principles of Radiation protection for patient, self, and others.
Conduct daily Quality Assurance checks on Radiation delivery equipment.
About Us
Find it here. Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance – and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.
Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance™. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com.
Compensation and Benefits
The compensation range for this position is $36.62per hour - $62.99per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.
Keywords:
radiation therapy, radiation oncologist, patient care, ionizing radiation, treatment planning, quality assurance, radiologic technologist, medical radiation, healthcare, patient safety
Job Tags
Full time, Work experience placement, Local area, Relocation, Relocation package, Shift work,