at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Location Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Job REQID 138500
Job Function Imaging and Radiology
Shift Day Job (1st)
Benefits
$10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
$10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
$1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
$250 Wellbeing Fund per year($125 for part-time)
Matching 401(k)
Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
Life insurance
Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
Paid time off and Holiday pay
Pay Starting at: $38.06+ per hour based on experience
Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.
Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.
Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being.
Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.
From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.
Description
The Radiation Therapist - Academic Medical Center 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.
The Radiation Therapist - Academic Medical Center accurately delivers radiation treatments as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist, and is responsible for continued patient assessment, patient education, accurate and current documentation to assure the delivery of quality patient care on a daily basis.
Responsibilities:
Accurately delivers the prescribed and planned course of radiation treatment to the patient, including verification of treatment and treatment dose, patient positioning and monitoring, imaging, and treatment delivery.
Maintains complete and accurate record of treatments delivered, including appropriate documentation of daily treatments and changes or barriers encountered. Any deviation from prescribed treatment is reported and documented in accordance with department policy.
Provides education to patients in a manner that is timely and consistent with the patient's ability to learn. Identifies and overcomes barriers to learning.
Assesses patients for unusual physical and/or psychological reactions to treatment or disease. Documents and refers to nurse or physician as needed.
Maintains daily schedule in a manner that maximizes patient satisfaction and smooth patient flow through the department.
Rotates through all procedure and treatment areas
Communicates with patients in a timely manner regarding any delay or wait time.
Actively participates in radiation therapy student clinical instruction and evaluates clinical performance and competency according to the defined systems of evaluation.
Adheres to all departmental and radiation safety policies and procedures, ensuring the safety of patients, visitors and staff at all times.
Assists in ensuring that all patients are treated in a safe and timely manner.
Assists in problem solving daily operational issues
Assists in the training and orientation of new staff.
Actively identifies and participates in the design or development of improved practices or procedures for health and safety
Performs and records daily quality control and quality assurance processes.
Proactively identifies quality issues to be addressed and brings to the attention of the Manager and Quality Committee as appropriate.
Completes proper documentation to ensure accurate patient charging.
Maintains equipment and monitors supply levels in assigned area. Reports any problems or supply needs to appropriate person.
Recognizes need to elevate a situation and involve leadership or other areas of the department when necessary
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with staff throughout the department.
Maintains a positive attitude, even in difficult or challenging... For full info follow application link.
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