at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Radiation Therapist II- Radiation Oncology
Radiation Therapist II- Radiation Oncology
Hiring Department: Radiation Oncology
Hiring Unit: University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1025517
Posting Close Date: 7/12/2024
Position Number: CF2721
About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)
The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a 495-bed tertiary care hospital, 22 outpatient clinics, and 13 Mile Square Health Center facilities, which are Federally Qualified Health Centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity.
This is a full-time and benefits eligible position. UI Health offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience. In addition all full time benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which include; Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, a defined benefit pension plan as well as paid leave which includes; Vacation, Holiday and Sick. In addition we offer tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits
UI Health is seeking a Radiation Therapist II to join our Radiation Oncology team. This role administers radiation therapy to patients and assist the chief therapist in the implementation and coordination of special procedures within the department. They work under general supervision from designated supervisors and from Radiation Oncologists.
Duties & Responsibilities:
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
Position 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
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Required:
Licensure in radiation therapy technology as required by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)
http://www.state.il.us/iema/dns.asp
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
To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure,... For full info follow application link.
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