St Francis Medical Center

Radiation Therapist

St Francis Medical Center$79K — $118K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • Graduate of an accredited school of radiation therapy technology required.
  • ARRT certification is mandatory.
  • Two years of experience as a radiation therapist preferred.
  • Experience with ARIA and Truebeam systems is essential.
  • Background in Cyberknife and HDR is preferred.
  • BLS certification from the American Heart Association is required.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver radiation therapy treatments as part of the oncology team.
  • Ensure accurate and safe administration of radiation therapy.
  • Adjust machine settings while monitoring the patient visually during treatment.
  • Capture verification images as part of the treatment process.
  • Review treatment plans and parameters prior to beginning therapy.
  • Report deviations from the treatment plan to the relevant parties.
  • Conduct and maintain Quality Assurance activities.

Benefits

  • Paid time off for work-life balance.
  • 401K retirement plan options.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Tuition reimbursement for continuing education.
  • Flexible benefits package tailored to individual needs.
Full Job Description
Overview

• Department: Radiology Diagnostic

• Schedule: Day shift- 7:30am-3pm

• Facility: St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital

• Location: Chicago, IL 60622

Responsibilities

Provide radiation therapy treatments and function as an essential member of the radiation oncology treatment team in order to provide quality care to our patients. Demonstrate competency to deliver a planned course of radiation therapy accurately and safely. Use appropriate machine settings to deliver treatment while visually monitoring the patient and treatment console during treatment. Takes appropriate verification images. Check treatment plans and parameters prior to initial treatment. Reports any deviations in treatment plan to appropriate channels. Performs and maintains Quality Assurance activities.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. High School Diploma or equivalent.

2. Graduate of an accredited school of radiation therapy technology.

3. ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) certification required.

4. Two years experience as a radiation therapist preferred.

5. Experience and competence with ARIA and Truebeam.

6. Cyberknife and HDR experience preferred.

7. American Heart Association BLS card required.

8. Demonstrate ability and willingness to educate other staff. Ability to work independently.

Pay Transparency

Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $38.00 to $57.08. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment StatusFull Time ShiftDays

About St Francis Medical Center

St. Francis Medical Center is a for-profit hospital in Lynwood, California, United States, owned by Prime Healthcare Services.
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