Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Administers radiation therapy by exposing specific areas of the patient's body to prescribed doses of radiation

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Prepares and positions patients and selects anatomic/technical parameters accurately.

• Delivers appropriate patient treatment plan in collaboration with physician and dosimetrist.

• Maintains detailed records of all therapy sessions, noting on the patient's chart such information as the area treated, the radiation dosage, equipment control settings, the patient's reactions, and the total amount of radiation received to date.

• Maintains and adjusts necessary equipment, including linear accelerator

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Graduate of an accredited educational program in Radiation Therapy required

One or more years of experience preferred.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

• BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

• Radiation Therapist credentialed from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date.

• Radiation Therapist credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date.

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

Category: Radiology/Imaging

Organization: UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: 1 - Day

Req ID: 24019242

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.