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Job Title: Radiation Therapist
Job Description: The Radiation Therapist applies ionizing radiation
to the patient in accordance with the prescription and instructions of
the Radiation Oncologist.
Essential and Department Specific Job Functions:
Essential Functions:
- Accurately delivers the planned course of radiation therapy with
minimal supervision.
- Verifies patient information and prepares the treatment room and
equipment.
- Monitors patient\'s condition while undergoing treatment,
recognizing signs of treatment complications and alerting the
physician or nurse if needed.
- Explain procedure to patient, means of communication during
treatment, and procedure to follow if emergency arises during
treatment.
- Reinforce Radiation Oncologist\'s advice to patient regarding
reactions to treatment and their care.
Department-Specific Job Functions:
- Perform quality assurance checks on all treatment plans prior to
treatment.
- Perform image fusion daily on patients treatment (when applicable),
verifying the planned treatment field matches the area of interest
for treatment.
- Perform custom immobilization, through fabrication of patient
specific immobilization devices, to accurately align patients for
daily radiation therapy.
- Follow principles of Radiation protection for patient, self, and
others.
- Conduct daily Quality Assurance checks on Radiation delivery
equipment.
Minimum Requirements:
- College Diploma in Radiation Therapy OR Certificate in Radiation
Therapy
- AHA BLS
- Illinois IEMA license in Radiation Therapy
- ARRT (T)
- Good communication skills to interact effectively with patients,
patient families, and other staff.
- Ability to perform highly complex and varied tasks requiring
independent knowledge, its application to a variety of situations,
and exercise of independent judgement.
- Ability to supervise radiation therapy students.
What we Offer:
- Competitive pay and benefits
- 401k eligibility after 6 months of employment
Allyon, Inc. is an equal employment opportunities (EEO) employer and
terms of employment are without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, age, disability, or genetics. Allyon, Inc. complies
with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in
employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of
employment.