Radiation Therapist - Talencia LLC

Title:Radiation Therapist
Unit: Radiation Oncology
Facility:Advocate Condell Medical Center
Address:801 S Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville, IL 60048
Shift Schedule: Full time, Day Shift, 8:00am-4:30pm(On-call once per month) or 4 x 10hrs
Sign-on Bonus:$10,000 sign-on bonus eligible position

What we offer:
Generous PTO: Accrual starts at 25 days/year, to be used for vacations, sickness, holidays, and personal matters.
Health, Dental, Vision, Short Term and Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance:
Were pleased to offer team members a comprehensive, affordable benefits program designed to help you and your family live well now and into the future. Our optional benefit plans allow you to select a combination of coverage options that best meet your personal benefit needs and help you and your family live well.
Wellness Incentives: Take advantage of up to $500 per year in wellness incentives through our Healthy Living program, prioritizing your wellbeing.
Parental Benefits: We understand the importance of family, providing up to four weeks of paid parental leave
Retirement: Secure your financial future with 401K Match and additional annual company contributions for eligible teammates.

What Youll Need:

• Radiation Oncology Certificate and/or Associates degree in Radiation Therapy Technology
• IDNS License
• Current ARRT registry or registry eligible
• New Grads welcome to apply
• Developing ability to work with ill patients and their families in an empathetic fashion
• Computer knowledge

What will you do:

• Assists the physician in localizing tumor volumes utilizing CT Simulator
• Administers Radiation Therapy treatments in compliance with physician prescription and treatment plan.
• Maintain accurate treatment records.
• Calculates, interprets and utilizes computer plans.
• Performs and records daily and monthly QA machine checks.
• Assists in the orientation and education of patients regarding treatments and side effects.
• Instructs and supervises any students while training in facility.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• This position requires heavy lifting of equipment and patients. Must be able to lift 20 lbs. repeatedly.
• Standard precautions for dealing with body substances and hazardous materials.
• Standard precautions for radiation safety per IDNS.
• If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available.
• Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.