Radiation Therapist Academic Medical Center, Full-Time, Days

The Radiation Therapist reflects the mission vision and values of NM adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program and complies with all relevant policies procedures guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Radiation Therapist accurately delivers radiation treatments as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist and is responsible for continued patient assessment patient education accurate and current documentation to assure the delivery of quality patient care on a daily basis.

Responsibilities: 

• Promotes NM Patients First Mission.
• Accurately delivers the prescribed and planned course of radiation treatment to the patient including verification of treatment and treatment dose patient positioning and monitoring imaging and treatment delivery.
• Adheres to all departmental policies and procedures ensuring the safety of patients visitors and staff.
• Maintains complete and accurate record of treatments delivered including appropriate documentation of daily treatments and changes or barriers encountered. 
• Reports and documents any deviation from prescribed treatment in accordance with department policy.
• Promotes an environment of cultural safety and dignity in verbal and written actions.
• Provides timely patient education that is consistent with the patients ability to learn.
• Identifies and overcomes barriers to patient education utilizing department resources.  
• Assesses patients for physical and/or psychological reactions to treatment or disease.
• Prepares supplies and equipment needed for patient setup.
• Documents patient setup instructions in accordance with department format.
• Documents and refers patients to nurse or physician as needed.
• Maintains daily schedule in a manner that maximizes patient satisfaction and smooth patient flow through the department.  
• Rotates through all procedure areas (Prentice & Galter) and roles (Chart Check).
• Participates in high acuity treatment and simulation procedures (TSI TBI TNI CSI Anesthesia etc).
• Communicates with patients in a timely manner regarding any delay or wait time. 
• Actively participates in radiation therapy student clinical instruction and evaluates student performance and competency in accordance with the NM Radiation Therapy School standards.
• Ensures that all patients are treated in a safe and timely manner.  
• Assists in problem solving daily operational issues.
• Assists in the training and orientation of new staff.   
• Actively identifies and participates in the design or development of improved practices or procedures.
• Performs and records daily quality control and quality assurance processes.
• Identifies quality concerns and communicates them to the Managers and Quality Committee.  
• Completes proper documentation to ensure accurate patient charging.
• Operates and maintains equipment; Notifies appropriate personnel of problems.  
• Reports any problems or supply needs to the Managers.  
• Recognizes when to elevate a situation and involve leadership or other areas of the department.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with staff throughout the department.
• Maintains a positive attitude even in difficult or challenging situations.
• Maintains collegial respectful relationships with all department staff.
• Supports all department and hospital quality and safety initiatives.
• Identifies areas of improvement in enhancing the patient experience
• Maintains competencies and complies with continuing education requirements of credentialing agencies.
• Maintains infection control standards in procedure rooms/areas of patient care services.
• Promotes a culture of safety and dignity for all department staff in action and words. Ensures that assigned work area meets hospital and department standards of safety and professional appearance. 
• Ensures that assigned work area meets hospital and department standards of safety and professional appearance. 
• Proactively identifies and addresses maintenance and facility issues as needed.  
• Participates in the evaluation of new equipment.
• Assists with special procedures as needed (Brachytherapy Gamma Knife HDR MRgRT etc.)
• Assists with institutional clinical research studies.

Additional Functions:

• Other duties as assigned by Manager.

Qualifications :

Required:

• Illinois Emergency Management Administration (IEMA) license.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) certification or eligibility.
  • If hired without ARRT must obtain within 3 months of starting.
• Graduated from JRCERT/AMA approved course in Radiation Therapy Technology resulting in certification or eligibility for ARRT certification in Radiation Therapy Technology.
• CPR Basic Life Saver certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem solving and organizational skills.

Preferred: 

• Prior experience as a Radiation Therapist in a comparable clinical setting.

Additional Information :

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age sex race color religion national origin gender identity veteran status disability sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and at times internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check.  Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis and we follow all local state and federal laws including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical emotional and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time