Radiation Therapist Radiation Therapist Casual Days NO BENEFITS
Radiation Therapist Radiation Therapist Casual Days NO BENEFITS
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Job Description
This role has Late Morning and Evening hours
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 is responsible for the delivery of radiation therapy treatment to patients at the NMH Cancer Center. The therapist is responsible for adhering to all policies and procedures governing the high quality and compassionate delivery of radiation therapy treatments and simulations. The Radiation Therapist will work in cooperation with other team members to assure all treatment procedures are delivered accurately with compassion and according to the MD prescription provided.
Responsibilities:
- Instructs and prepares patients for radiation therapy or simulations.
- Demonstrates overall knowledge of treatments and use of pertinent equipment.
- Prepare supplies and equipment necessary for positioning and accuracy of treatment.
- Assesses patient pain interfering with treatments. Makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.
- Rooms patients and provides direct patient care under the supervision of a physician and/or direction of an RN/LPN. Records medical histories.
- Prepares patients for treatments and considers specific patient needs; administers care according to individual age and abilities.
- Adheres to CDH Environment of Care policies. Maintains infection control standards for treatment/procedure rooms and areas where patient care services are delivered. Cleans disinfects changes linen etc.
Qualifications :
Required:
- Graduation from an approved 2 or 4year program in Radiation Therapy or a degree in radiography combined with a 1year program in Radiation Therapy.
- American Registry of Registered Technologist (ARRT) within 3 months of graduation new graduates need Certificate of Completion from the college. IEMA/IDNS within 3 months of graduation.
- American Registry of Registered Technologists (ARRT) new graduates need within three months of graduation
- IEMA/IDNS new grads need within three months of graduation
- Physical Demands Requirement:
- Physical demands required for this role include lift/carry up to 50 pounds and a push/pull force up to 50 pounds
Preferred:
- Bachelors of Science
- Proficiency in other languages
Additional Information :
Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer 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.
If we offer you a job we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a casebycase basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Parttime
Employment Type
Part-time
