Radiation Therapist - PRN

at Trinity Health in Maywood, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Rotating Shift

Description:

This position is responsible for the simulation and administration of a prescribed course of radiation therapy. The radiation therapist also performs quality checks on the machines and participates in quality improvement initiatives, while also maintaining accurate and concise records, daily billing and other related documentations.

Responsible to start and maintain a course of radiation therapy with minimal risk and complications.

Administer therapy accurately and safely, monitor and report effects, reactions, responses and incompatibilities.

Administers daily radiation therapy treatments, checks prescriptions, information in Aria and other related systems, ID patients correctly, explains procedures to patients, prepares rooms & patients for treatment, maintains patient’s markings.

Promotes a safe work environment

Ensures open channels of communication within the department, other hospital staff, patients & patients family.

Share responsibilities for implementation of department/ hospital philosophy in rendering quality patient care.

Performs CT simulation and schedule patients as needed

Performs QC on units as specified by the physics group & department leadership.

Participates in the department’s QA initiatives.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran