Radiation Therapist, Radiation Oncology

3 weeks ago

Chicago, United States The University of Chicago Medicine Full time
Job Description

Join one of the nation’s most comprehensive academic medical centers, UChicago Medicine, in a patient-focused and engaging role as a Radiation Therapist with our Hyde Park Radiation Oncology clinic. 

In this role, under the general supervision of the Radiation Oncologist, the Radiation Therapist administers ionizing radiation and participates in the planning of patients receiving radiation therapy.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Support medical center and department policies
  • Perform initial set-up checks, chart QA for new set-ups, & maintain consistency in daily setups
  • Maintain a clean and orderly work area
  • Perform simulation and treatment procedures
  • Assist with training and evaluation of radiation therapy students
  • Ensure adherence to patient safety standards
  • Participate in the evaluation of treatment devices
  • Participate and support department QA and QI initiatives
  • Adhere to Radiation Protection guidelines at all times
  • Attend staff meetings and department in-services
  • Maintain compliance with medical center and regulatory agency standards in regard to annual training, infection control, and credentialing requirements
  • Support the team concept and departmental goals
  • Performs other duties as requested by senior management

Required Qualifications: 

  • A completed high school diploma or GED from an accredited educational body 
  • The satisfactory completion of a formal radiation therapy program from an AMA approved educational body
  • Certification from the American Registry for Radiology Technologists (ARRT) or be eligible to sit for the board exam
  • License with the Illinois Emergency Medical Agency (IEMA)

Position Details:

  • Job Type/FTE: PRN
  • Shift: Day - 8 hours
  • Unit/Department: Radiation Oncology
  • CBA Code: Non-Union 

In this role, we anticipate that you will generally work approximately 8-20 hours per week. We anticipate that you will generally be scheduled to work the Day shift and will not be scheduled for on-call shifts. The days of the week that you are scheduled will be Monday-Friday as needed.

Why Join Us

We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.

UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities.

UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

Must comply with UChicago Medicine’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.

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