Radiation Therapist

2 months ago

Urbana, United States Carle Full time

Radiation Therapist (Rad Therapist) - Carle Cancer Institute

  • Department: Carle Cancer Institute Normal

  • Entity: Bloomington-Normal Service Area

  • Job Category: Allied Health

  • Employment Type: PRN - As Needed

  • Job ID: 43405

  • Experience Required: None

  • Education Required: Not Indicated

  • Shift: Day

  • Location: Bloomington-Normal, IL

  • Usual Schedule: 8a-430p

  • On Call Requirements: n/a

  • Work Location: Carle Cancer Institute Normal

  • Weekend Requirements: None

  • Holiday Requirements: n/a

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Position Summary:

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 and obtains images. Monitors patients during therapy sessions to ensure patients' comfort and to observe changes in patients' condition. Simulates patient treatment according to the treatment plan and 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. Participates in a variety of clerical duties necessary for department functioning.

Qualifications:

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Complete a formal training program from a radiation therapy program approved by the Council on Education of the American Medical Association. Must be ARRT Certified or Board Eligible. Preferred: Have a bachelor's degree in radiation therapy from a 4-year college or university. CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS IEMA License upon hire ARRT (T) - Radiation Therapy upon hire BLS within 30 days of hire. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Basic computer skills

Essential Functions:

  • Performs CT simulations independently, consistently, effectively and accurately.

  • Performs daily quality assurance checks, delivers daily treatments and operates the TrueBeam and Tomo Therapy machines using the highest safety standards. Accurately and consistently sets up patients for treatment.

  • Provides service in a timely manner. Participates in making recommendations to the department leader regarding utilization of supplies, equipment and quality improvement.

  • Performs clinical setups and electron cutouts proficiently.

  • Identifies ways to improve processes, recommends solutions and implements appropriately. Measures outcomes and utilizes data to recommend changes.

  • Accepts responsibility for working on-call hours and follows the written on-call policy.

  • Performs computerized documentation on the electronic medical record (ARIA) that is timely and accurate, including order entry, billing and coding functions.

  • Independently seeks out opportunities to learn and grow both interpersonally and functionally.

  • Accepts and completes other duties as assigned.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. 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.

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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