Northwestern Memorial HealthCare

Radiation Therapist-Huntley Outpatient Full-time Days

US-AnywhereRemote in Huntley, IL
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy program
  • IEMA/IDNS in Radiation Therapy Technology (new grads must obtain within 3 months)
  • ARRT Licensure or eligibility for licensure (new grads must obtain within 3 months)
  • Bachelor of Science (preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Instructs and prepares patients for radiation therapy or simulations
  • Demonstrates knowledge of treatments and relevant equipment
  • Prepares necessary supplies and equipment for accurate treatment positioning
  • Assesses and manages patient pain that interferes with treatments
  • Rooms patients and provides direct care under physician or RN/LPN supervision
  • Customizes patient care based on individual age and abilities
  • Follows safety and infection control standards in treatment areas.

Benefits

  • Wide range of health and wellness benefits
  • Resources for improving physical, emotional, and financial well-being
  • Protection for unexpected life events
  • Sign-on bonus eligibility for specific candidates
Full Job 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. 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. Make 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 all departmental and radiation safety policies and procedures. Maintains infection control standards for treatment/procedure rooms and areas where patient care services are delivered. Cleans, disinfects, changes linen etc. #NNW Qualifications Required • Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy program • IEMA/IDNS in Radiation Therapy Technology. New graduates need within 3 months of graduation. • ARRT Licensure or eligibility for licensure. New graduates need within 3 months of graduation, Preferred • Bachelor of Science 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. Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.

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