Radiation Therapist - $20,000 Sign On Bonus!

The radiation therapist is responsible for providing safe and accurate radiation
treatment to patients with compassion. A radiation therapist recognizes patient
conditions essential for the successful completion of simulation and treatment,
communicates information among team members, and fosters a collegial working
environment.

Job Relationships

Reports to the Operations Manager, works directly with Radiation Oncologists,
Physicists, & Lead Therapist

Principal Responsibilities

* Receive, relay and document verbal, written and electronic orders in the
patient's radiation oncology record.
* Corroborate a patient's clinical history with procedure and ensuring
information is documented and available for sure by a licensed practitioner
and verifies informed consent for applicable procedure.
* Accurately explain simulation/treatment procedures to patients/family prior
to beginning procedure.
* Perform planning CT scans and apply ionizing radiation to patients in
accordance with the prescription and instruction of the provider.
* Construct/prepare immobilization, beam directional and beam modification
devices.
* Deliver radiation therapy treatments as prescribed by a radiation oncologist.
* Participate in brachytherapy and other procedures as needed.
* Evaluate images for technical quality and ensuring proper identification is
recorded.
* Report all equipment issues to the Radiation Physicist, Operations Manager or
Lead Therapist. Communicate all information concerning equipment issues to
the service engineers.
* Use imaging technologies for the explicit purpose of simulation, treatment
planning and treatment delivery as prescribed by a radiation oncologist.
* Detect and report significant changes in patients' conditions and determining
when to withhold treatment until the radiation oncologist is consulted.
* Perform Quality Assurance tests that are required by the physicians and
physicists.
* Submit charges on each patient for treatments delivered.
* Apply the principles of patient safety during all aspects of patient care.
* Comply with the Springfield Clinic incident reporting policy and procedures.
* Adhere to all OSHA and Springfield Clinic training & accomplishments as
required per policy.
* Provide excellent customer service and adhere to Springfield Clinic's Code of
Conduct and Ethics Standards.
* Perform other job duties as assigned.

Education/Experience

* Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
* Graduate of Committee of Allied Health Education and Accreditation accredited
education program on Radiologic Technology/Radiation Therapy Program.

Licenses/Certificates

* Must maintain current registration with the American Registry of Radiologic
Technologists in Radiation Therapy.
* Must maintain active accreditation in Radiography with the Illinois Emergency
Management Agency, Division of Nuclear Safety.
* CPR per American Heart Association guidelines required within 30 days of
hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

* Knowledge of human anatomy, human physiology, pathology and medical
terminology, comprehension of oncology, radiobiology, radiation physics,
radiation oncology techniques, radiation safety and the psychosocial aspects
of cancer are required.
* Demonstrate accurate manipulation/knowledge of accelerator, treatment table,
gantry, hand pendants, electron cones, console, wedge placement, emergency
stops, intercom, TV cameras, laser accuracy, etc.
* Competency with simulator, simulates radiation treatment fields according to
Radiation Oncologist.
* Competency with linear accelerators, radiation oncology record and verify
systems, portal vision, on board imaging for treatment delivery and CT
scanners for simulation.
* Demonstrate solid understanding of the equipment operation and attached
components.

Working Environment

* Will be exposed to fumes from cleaning agents or x-ray film processor
chemicals, in limited areas.
* Will be exposed to conditions including exposure to blood and body fluids,
tissue, contagious diseases and/or potentially hazardous materials.
* Occasionally heavy lifting required.

PHI/Privacy Level

HIPAA2