Radiation Therapist

Department:
37303 Advocate Condell Medical Center - Oncology:
Radiation

Status:
Full time

Benefits Eligible:
Yes

Hou rs Per Week:
40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Monday
- Friday possible 4/10hr or 5/8hr

Pay Range:
$41.10 - $61.65

Radiation Therapist

Advocate Condell Medical Center | Libertyville, IL

Join our exceptional Radiation Therapy team at Advocate Condell Medical Center , the only Level I Trauma Center in Lake County, located on a beautiful campus in the heart of Libertyville. Advocate Condell is recognized for delivering advanced, compassionate care and offers a collaborative environment where teammates are valued and supported.

• Full-time, first shift Monday through Friday
• Flexible scheduling with either:
  Four 10-hour shifts, or
• Five 8-hour shifts
• Weekend call rotation approximately every 4 to 5 weeks

You’ll be a part of a close-knit team of four Radiation Therapists and a Team Lead who genuinely enjoy working together both inside and outside the department. Our culture is built on teamwork, collaboration, and supporting one another while delivering outstanding patient care.

Our team is known for its strong sense of family, supportive culture, and commitment to excellence. We care for a diverse patient population while fostering a positive and welcoming environment where every teammate can grow and succeed.

• Benefits starting on Day One
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Supportive leadership committed to your success
• Opportunity to work for a nationally recognized health system and Level I Trauma Center

Administers Radiation Therapy treatments in compliance with physician prescription and treatment plan.

• Is able to reproduce setup in the treatment room as indicated in treatment chart utilizing appropriate positioning aides.
• Maintains visual and audible contact with patients at all times.
• Reports all errors to the Supervisor, Radiation Oncology.
• Reports all pertinent information regarding patient care to supervisor, Radiation Oncology.

Maintains accurate treatment records.

• Accurately records any variation in the daily treatment in the IMPAC management system (electronic chart).
• Assures the proper billing and statistics are done with each patient treatment.
• Assures that dose addition is accurate on a daily basis.

Assists the physician in localizing tumor volumes using radiographic techniques.

• Measures and records parameters for reproducibility of setup.
• Performs planning CT's that are to the exact specification directed by the physician
• Utilizes treatment aides or immobilization devices per Radiation Oncology.
• Create's an electronic patient chart according to Radiation Oncology standards and current practice/procedure.
• Utilizes "OBI" (On Board Imaging) for imaging and field size verification.
• Computes dose calculations utilizing treatment parameters and data according to departmental standards for emergency patients.
• Interprets computer plans and adapts them for usage in the treatment room

Performs and records daily and weekly QA machine checks.

• Observes and reports any malfunction or operational problem to the Service Engineer or Supervisor.
• Assures that checks are being done as scheduled per departmental and state requirements.
• Participates in the early morning warm-up program.

Assists in the orientation and education of patients regarding treatments and side effects.

• Reinforces Radiation Oncologist and nurse’s advice regarding side effects.
• Reports any unusual side effects to Nursing and/or Radiation Oncologist.
• Facilitates patient and family participation in self-care based on age and disease.
• Refers patients to Nursing and/or Radiation Oncologist if problem is…