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Radiation Therapist

OSF HealthCare

#Patient Care #Healthcare #Clinical Operations #Radiology #Treatment Planning #ARRT #Radiation Oncology #Ionizing Radiation #Radiation Therapy

Quick overview

The Radiation Therapist administers prescribed doses of ionizing radiation to patients using specialized equipment and monitors them during therapy sessions. They are also responsible for simulating treatments, designing custom devices, and improving clinical operations.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold a current IEMA Department of Nuclear Safety license and be ARRT Radiology registered or certified within six months of hire. Required expertise includes knowledge of radiation therapy procedures, physics, and strong interpersonal communication skills.

professional certificateAnalytical SkillsEquipment OperationInterpersonal CommunicationPatient CarePatient PositioningRadiation TherapyIonizing Radiation AdministrationPhysics KnowledgeTreatment SimulationCustom Treatment Device Design

Job description

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Expected pay for this position is $39.13 - $51.21/hour.
Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity.
This is an Hourly position.

OSF will invest in you on day 1! Candidates with 5+ years of direct experience will receive 24 hours of Vacation and Holiday time that will be available for use beginning day 1. This is in addition to our generous time-off benefits.

Overview

Position Summary

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.

Qualifications

Required qualifications

License/Certifications:
Current Radiation Therapy license issued by IEMA Department of Nuclear Safety AND ARRT Radiology registered or successful completion of ARRT Radiology registry within 6 months of hire.

Experience

Knowledge of radiation therapy procedures and equipment operation, and of physics and patience care techniques at a level acquired through an approved program in radiation therapy technology, usually lasting one year beyond radiography training. - Interpersonal skills necessary in order to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, allied health personnel, and other Medical Center personnel when explaining procedures and gathering and exchanging patient-related information.
Analytical skills necessary in order to provide accurate care instructions to patients, interpret physicians' prescriptions for treatment course and effectively duplicate treatment plan. OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.