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Radiation Therapist - Oncology

Department: Cancer Institute - CPG_10_48
Usual Schedule: M-F 8a-5p
Regions:
On Call Requirements: Department rotation
Job Category: Allied Health
Work Location: Carle Foundation Hospital
Employment Type: Full - Time
Nursing Specialty:
Job Post ID: 40131
Secondary Job Category: Allied Health
Experience Requirements: None
Weekend Requirements: None
Education Requirements: Associates Degree
Shift: Day
Location: Urbana, IL
Holiday Requirements: None
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Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:
The Radiation Therapist applies ionizing radiation to the patient in accordance with the prescription and instructions of the Radiation Oncologist.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
College Diploma Radiation Therapy

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) license and Basic Life Support (BLS). Must be credentialed in Radiation Therapy Technology by the ARRT or registry eligible.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
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.

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.
  • 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.



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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. 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. Positions are not available for remote work in the state of Colorado.

Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for Medical or Religious exemption will be permitted.

 

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