Radiation Therapist- Brian Moran Cancer Institute

Overview

Radiation Therapist- Brian Moran Cancer Institute Full Time Location

• Schaumburg
• Clinic
• Hours: 6:30am-4:00pm Sign On Bonus- $10,000 Full-Time 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.

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.
• Review 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.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited course study in Radiation Oncology Technology.
• Preferred ARRT(T) registered or meets eligibility requirements for examination.
• Examination must be completed within six months of eligibility Licensure by State of Illinois - IEMA Division of Nuclear Safety Obtains continuing education credits as required Maintains CPR certification Prefer a minimum of one year of professional radiation therapist experience in a clinical or hospital setting The compensation for this role includes a base pay range of $40.00-60.00, with the actual pay determined by factors such as skills, experience, education, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity.
• Additional compensation may be available through shift differentials, bonuses, and other incentives.
• Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package.