Radiation therapist (Tr/Prn)
Riverside Healthcare·Bourbonnais, Illinois
Riverside Healthcare·Bourbonnais, Illinois
Administer prescribed radiation therapy using state-of-the-art equipment while ensuring precise targeting and patient safety. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to perform CT simulations, fabricate immobilization devices, and maintain detailed treatment records.
The Radiation Therapist at Riverside Healthcare's Cancer Treatment Center, plays a crucial role in the treatment of cancer patients by administering radiation therapy as prescribed by a radiation oncologist.
The therapist ensures that each patient receives safe and accurate treatment, providing care that is both compassionate and technically proficient.
This position involves working as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver the highest standard of care and contributing to positive patient outcomes through meticulous attention to detail and patient-focused care.
Essential Duties Radiation Treatment Administration: Accurately deliver prescribed radiation therapy to patients using state-of-the-art equipment, ensuring precise targeting of treatment areas while minimizing exposure to surrounding healthy tissues.
Patient Positioning: Position patients correctly for treatment based on the treatment plan, using immobilization devices as necessary to ensure accuracy and reproducibility of treatment sessions.
Immobilization Device Fabrication: Fabricate individualized immobilization devices to ensure patient comfort and the structural integrity of each device.
Assist in the fabrication of other custom devices as directed by the physician, physicist, or dosimetrist.
CT Simulation: Perform CT simulations by scanning patients at the appropriate levels, transferring and reconstructing images as required, transferring and coordinating to the Gammex laser system, and marking isocenters.
Equipment Operation: Operate and maintain radiation therapy equipment, including linear accelerators, ensuring proper function and safety.
Performs quality assurance and warm-up procedures on all ancillary equipment.
Patient Monitoring: Observe patients during treatment for any unusual reactions or side effects, providing immediate care if necessary and reporting any issues to the radiation oncologist.
Patient Education: Educate patients and their families about the radiation therapy process, addressing any concerns and providing guidance on managing side effects.
Treatment Planning Collaboration: Work closely with radiation oncologists, dosimetrists, and other healthcare professionals to assist in the planning and modification of treatment plans based on patient responses and clinical needs.
Quality Assurance: Perform regular quality assurance checks on equipment and treatment plans to ensure accuracy and compliance with safety standards.
.5 to 1.0 FTE Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program
.001 to .49 FTE: Paid Leave Hours accrued as you work Employee Health Requirements Exposure/Sensory Requirements Exposure to: Chemicals: Film processing developer and fixer, cerrobend lead alloy, correction fluid Video Display Terminals: Average Blood and Body Fluids: Average to minimal exposure. Risk reduced by using universal precautions, effective observation, and communication TB or Airborne Pathogens: Average to minimal exposure. Risk reduced by using universal precautions, effective observation, and communication Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch): Speech: Needed for presentation/training, telephone communication, facilitate meetings. Communication with co-workers and patients.
Needed to visually monitor patients during daily radiation treatments and simulations, read memos, read treatment prescriptions, patient set-up instructions, and literature.
Needed to detect electrical equipment malfunctions, smoke, and patient odors (I.e. infections, poor hygiene).
Needed for effective daily communication with patients and families seen and treated in department, effective communication with attending physician. e.g. verbal orders, detecting malfunctioning equipment, hearing fire alarms and codes..
Usd $37.54 - Usd $50.29 /Hr
Requires an Associate's Degree in Radiation Therapy, ARRT certification, and a valid Illinois Radiologic Technologist license. BLS certification is also mandatory for this position.
Market context
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