Radiation Therapist
Company: OSF HealthCare
Location: Bloomington
Posted on: September 18, 2023
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Job Description:
Overview:$12,000 Sign On Bonus!(External applicants only)pay for
this position is $34.22 - $40.26/hour. Actual pay will be
determined by experience, skills and internal equity.POSITION
SUMMARY: The Radiation Therapist will assist with the daily patient
flow of the Radiation Oncology clinical location, evaluate/develop
new process for patient care, and assisting with other activities
to improve Radiation Oncology operations. According to established
procedures, assists physicians by treating patients with prescribed
doses of ionizing radiation supplied and controlled through
specialized radiation equipment. In doing so, prepares treatment
room, explains procedures to patients, positions patients and
administers treatments. Monitors patients during therapy sessions
in order to ensure patients' comfort and to observe changes in
patients' condition. Simulates patient treatment according to the
treatment plan and delivers prescribed doses of ionizing radiation
supplied and controlled through specialized radiation equipment.
Designs and constructs custom treatment devices for individual
patients. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to
provide patient care that is appropriate to the ages of the
patients served.Qualifications:REQUIRED
QUALIFICATIONS:License/Certifications: Current Radiation Therapy
license issued by IEMA Department of Nuclear Safety and registry or
registry eligible with ARRT within 6 months of hire.2 year training
program in Radiation Therapy.Experience: Knowledge of radiation
therapy procedures and equipment operation, and of physics and
patience care techniques at a level acquired through an approved
program in radiation therapy technology, usually lasting one year
beyond radiography training.Interpersonal skills necessary in order
to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, allied health
personnel, and other Medical Center personnel when explaining
procedures and gathering and exchanging patient-related
information.Analytical skills necessary in order to provide
accurate care instructions to patients, interpret physicians'
prescriptions for treatment course and effectively duplicate
treatment plan.OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Keywords: OSF HealthCare, Bloomington , Radiation Therapist, Healthcare , Bloomington, Illinois
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