Advocate Aurora Health
Radiation Therapist
Advocate Aurora Health, Barrington, Illinois, us, 60011
Department:
37303 Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital - Oncology: Radiation
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hou
rs Per Week:
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Weekday first shift.
Position Requirements:Radiation Oncology Certificate and/or Associates degree in Radiation Therapy Technology.ARRT registry eligible or ARRT license.IEMA licenseCPR
Standard precautions for radiation safety per IDNS.
Developing ability to work as a team playerDeveloping ability to work with ill patients and their families in an empathetic fashion.Computer knowledge.
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.
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.
Purpose:The Radiation Therapist will administer ionizing radiation to the cancer patient for localization and treatment of tumor volumes as prescribed by the physician. The Radiation Therapist will maintain daily patient treatment records and ensure the general well~being of the patient throughout the entire course of therapy.
Accountabilities:Administers Radiation Therapy treatments in compliance with physician prescription and treatment plan.Maintains accurate treatment records.Assists the physician in localizing tumor volumes utilizing CT Simulator:Participates in oncall rotationPerforms and records daily and weekly 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.Participates in Radiation Oncology quality improvement programs
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
37303 Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital - Oncology: Radiation
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hou
rs Per Week:
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Weekday first shift.
Position Requirements:Radiation Oncology Certificate and/or Associates degree in Radiation Therapy Technology.ARRT registry eligible or ARRT license.IEMA licenseCPR
Standard precautions for radiation safety per IDNS.
Developing ability to work as a team playerDeveloping ability to work with ill patients and their families in an empathetic fashion.Computer knowledge.
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.
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.
Purpose:The Radiation Therapist will administer ionizing radiation to the cancer patient for localization and treatment of tumor volumes as prescribed by the physician. The Radiation Therapist will maintain daily patient treatment records and ensure the general well~being of the patient throughout the entire course of therapy.
Accountabilities:Administers Radiation Therapy treatments in compliance with physician prescription and treatment plan.Maintains accurate treatment records.Assists the physician in localizing tumor volumes utilizing CT Simulator:Participates in oncall rotationPerforms and records daily and weekly 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.Participates in Radiation Oncology quality improvement programs
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.