Radiation Therapist-Outpatient Cancer Center Casual Status Days

The salary range for this position is $43.04 - $60.26 (Hourly Rate)

Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.

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Description

The Radiation Therapist reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Radiation Therapist is responsible for the delivery of radiation therapy treatment to patients at the NMH Cancer Center. The therapist is responsible for adhering to all policies and procedures governing the high quality and compassionate delivery of radiation therapy treatments and simulations. The Radiation Therapist will work in cooperation with other team members to assure all treatment procedures are delivered accurately with compassion and according to the MD prescription provided.

Responsibilities:

• Instructs and prepares patients for radiation therapy or simulations.
• Demonstrates overall knowledge of treatments and use of pertinent equipment.
• Prepare supplies and equipment necessary for positioning and accuracy of treatment.
• Assesses patient pain interfering with treatments. Makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.
• Rooms patients and provides direct patient care under the supervision of a physician, and/or direction of an RN/LPN. Records medical histories.
• Prepares patients for treatments and considers specific patient needs; administers care according to individual age and abilities.
• Adheres to CDH Environment of Care policies. Maintains infection control standards for treatment/procedure rooms and areas where patient care services are delivered. Cleans, disinfects, changes linen etc.

Qualifications

Required:

• Illinois Emergency Management Administration (IEMA) license.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) certification or eligibility.
  • If hired without ARRT, must obtain within 3 months of starting.
• Graduated from JRCERT/AMA approved course in Radiation Therapy Technology, resulting in certification or eligibility for ARRT certification in Radiation Therapy Technology.
• CPR Basic Life Saver certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Physical Demands Requirement :
  • Physical demands required for this role include lift/carry up to 50 pounds and a push/pull force up to 50 pounds

Preferred:

• Bachelors of Science
• Proficiency in other languages

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

If we offer you a job, we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case-by-case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.