Radiation Therapist

Location: Lisle, IL

Hours: Full-time, 30 hours/week

Full-time Benefits

Good enough isn’t for us. Duly Health and Care’s team members show up every day driven to exceed expectations. We see and support the remarkable in every person within and beyond the walls of our work.

Duly Health and Care works to understand what matters most to you. We recruit and retain team members who share a relentless passion and pride for helping others live happier and healthier lives. We invest in helping our team members develop their talents in a way that is rich in personal meaning. We invite you to join us, fulfill your purpose and make your mark

Holistic benefits designed to help our team members flourish in all aspects of their lives, including:

• Comprehensive medical and prescription drug benefits that include medical coverage at 100% (after deductible) when utilizing a Duly provider.
• $5,250 Tuition Reimbursement per year.
• 40 hours paid volunteer time off.
• A culture committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and Social Impact
• 12 Weeks parental leave at 100% pay and a financial benefit for adoption and surrogacy for non-physician team members.
• 401(k) Match
• Profit-sharing program

Responsibilities

The Journeys and Adventures that Await

• Practices safe work habits and proper body mechanics.
• Follows infection control procedures.
• Reports safety matters, data, and/or specific cases to the appropriate person.
• Demonstrates knowledge of emergency preparedness procedures and responsibilities.
• Maintains clean, safe, and professional work environment.
• Demonstrates a commitment to safety and ensures the highest safety standards are adhered to at all times.
• Completes tasks promptly and accurately, accepts assignments cooperatively and completes by agreed deadline.
• Can be trusted to follow through on assignments with minimal direction.
• Meets standards for attendance and punctuality.
• Accepts additional shifts as volume dictates.
• Demonstrates commitment to the organization by being reliable and available.
• Handles fair share of work and can be trusted to deliver desired results.
• Understands and initiates actions to assist department goals when volume increases/decreases.
• Seeks and accepts opportunities to further knowledge and skills.
• Adapts to a changing environment, job assignments, priorities and schedules. Maintains a positive attitude.
• Presents a professional image at all times; adheres to the dress code; recognizes that every encounter impacts patient/family/visitor perceptions of self and Dupage Medical Group.
• Initiates and improves skills through continued learning and demonstrates competence in all aspects of the job.
• Participates in opportunities for self development including external and in-house educational offerings or in-service.
• Maintains appropriate credentials.
• Respects the privacy of patients, guests and coworkers. Is sensitive to an environment of patient privacy and well-being, i.e. such as knocking before entering room and pulling privacy curtain.
• Handles, accesses, and discloses patient/DMG information only as required in the performance of the job for treatment, payment or health operations in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, DMG policies and procedures.
• Takes steps and follows procedures to secure and safeguard patient and confidential information.
• Never discusses confidential information in elevators or public areas.
• 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.
• Evaluate patients and families regarding development, coping ability and emotional and social well-being.
• Consults and collaborates with other members of the health care team to assure patient needs are met and that there is effective and efficient continuity of care.
• Assists other employees by answering questions regarding scheduling, medical diagnoses and general information necessary for a smooth patient flow and professional office environment.
• Completes all necessary documentation including charges to assure proper billing and legal documentation.
• Will perform all other duties/responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

The Experiences You Bring

• 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