radiology_technologist – Radiation Therapist

Specialty: Radiation Therapist
Facility: UI Health Outpatient Care Center
State License: IL
Certs/Licenses:
Years of Experience:
Shift: 8H Day
Guaranteed Hours:
Description: Specialty: Radiation TherapistFacility: UI Health Outpatient Care CenterState License: IllinoisCerts/Licenses: Years of Experience: Shift: 8H DayGuaranteed Hours: Description: Requisition Comments and Notes:UIH Outpatient Care Center Radiation Oncology Unit Radiation Therapist 0800-1630 M-F no weekends or holidays 40hrs per week $102.50 bill rate 13wks ASAP start ***MUST HAVE ARIA EXPERIENCE (record and verify system) *****they prefer candidates that have truebeam exp REQUIRED : *Licensure in radiation therapy technology as required by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) *American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Board certified *One year (12 months) of full-time work experience in radiation therapy comparable to a Radiation Therapist I level of this series *Demonstrates professional customer service skills when working with patients, family members, significant others, coworkers, other UI Health staff, and vendors. *Working knowledge of procedures for the safe operation of simulator, linear accelerator, and brachytherapy equipment *Working knowledge of the appropriate use of patient immobilization devices (headrests, casts, sponges, and straps) *Working knowledge of radiation coincidental light fields, source distance indicators, isocentric laser lights, and computerized treatment planning *Working knowledge of how to apply dosimetry calculations and isodose plans to treatment procedures Job functions: Assists the Radiation Oncologist, Physicist, and Chief Technologist in the simulation of treatment Transmits simulation procedures to the treatment machines to assure accurate reproduction of the treatment area Positions patients in proper orientation to the simulator using appropriate immobilization devices and treatment aids Assists the treatment planning team in basic calculations of radiation dosage by gathering information and measurements (e.g., patient’s thickness, beam energy, tumor depth); interprets formulas and tables necessary to perform dosimetry calculations Explains the treatment procedures to the patient and answers any questions Maintains daily records and documents of each patient’s treatment; ensures that charts are assembled in a timely manner and contains appropriate information (e.g., set-up photographs, field photographs, face photo, test results, etc.); reviews and documents port film on a daily basis Performs weekly verification of patient treatment site to ensure ongoing accuracy Maintains treatment rooms through daily machine warm-up and documentation procedures (e.g., report equipment functioning, maintain inventory, restock supplies) Accurately performs proper billing procedures in accordance with departmental policies Assists in and monitors the orientation and training of Radiation Therapist I and Radiation Therapist II; may perform initial set-up checks on complex patients for Radiation Therapist I and Radiation Therapist II staff. Performs other duties as assigned Responsible for on call coverage according to monthly rotation schedule Responsible for covering lead role according to scheduleFloat Required: NoCertifications: ARRT Cert Verification,BLS; Guaranteed Hours:40