Advocate Health Care
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Radiation Therapist
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Advocate Health Care . This range is provided by Advocate Health Care. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$40.30/hr - $60.45/hr Major Responsibilities
Assists the physician in localizing tumor volumes utilizing CT Simulator and measures and records parameters for reproducibility of setup; utilizes treatment positioning and immobilization devices. Obtains CT images during treatment planning that are to the exact specifications of physician. Reports all errors to department manager and/or Medical Physicist. Creates electronic or paper chart. Administers Radiation Therapy treatments in compliance with physician prescription and treatment plan. Reproduces setup in the treatment room as indicated in electronic chart utilizing appropriate positioning / immobilization devices. Maintains visual and audible contact with patients at all times. Attends Weekly Chart Rounds. Maintains accurate treatment records, records treatment data in chart daily, ensures proper billing and statistics with each patient treatment, and ensures dose addition is accurate daily. Calculates, interprets and utilizes computer plans including computing dose calculations, interpreting computer plans and adapting for use in treatment room, and informing Dosimetrist if any special calculations are needed. Performs and records daily and monthly QA machine checks, observes and reports malfunctions, and participates in the morning warm-up program; performs weekly chart checks for QA. Assists in the orientation and education of patients regarding treatments and side effects; reinforces physician advice, reports unusual side effects to physician, facilitates patient and family participation in self-care based on age and disease, and explains procedures to be performed to patient. Instructs and supervises students during training in facility; tours students through CT Simulator and Linac Rooms. Education/Experience Required
Radiation Oncology Certificate and/or Associates degree in Radiation Therapy Technology. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required
Developing ability to work as a team player; developing ability to work with ill patients and their families in an empathetic fashion; computer knowledge. ARRT registry eligible or ARRT license. IDNS license. Physical Requirements And Working Conditions
This position requires heavy lifting of equipment and patients. Must be able to lift 20 lbs. repeatedly. Standard precautions for dealing with body substances and hazardous materials. Standard precautions for radiation safety per IDNS. If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact, lifting up to 35 pounds without assistance is required; for lifts over 35 pounds or when patient cannot assist, patient handling equipment should be used with at least one other associate when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed case-by-case. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
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Join to apply for the
Radiation Therapist
role at
Advocate Health Care . This range is provided by Advocate Health Care. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$40.30/hr - $60.45/hr Major Responsibilities
Assists the physician in localizing tumor volumes utilizing CT Simulator and measures and records parameters for reproducibility of setup; utilizes treatment positioning and immobilization devices. Obtains CT images during treatment planning that are to the exact specifications of physician. Reports all errors to department manager and/or Medical Physicist. Creates electronic or paper chart. Administers Radiation Therapy treatments in compliance with physician prescription and treatment plan. Reproduces setup in the treatment room as indicated in electronic chart utilizing appropriate positioning / immobilization devices. Maintains visual and audible contact with patients at all times. Attends Weekly Chart Rounds. Maintains accurate treatment records, records treatment data in chart daily, ensures proper billing and statistics with each patient treatment, and ensures dose addition is accurate daily. Calculates, interprets and utilizes computer plans including computing dose calculations, interpreting computer plans and adapting for use in treatment room, and informing Dosimetrist if any special calculations are needed. Performs and records daily and monthly QA machine checks, observes and reports malfunctions, and participates in the morning warm-up program; performs weekly chart checks for QA. Assists in the orientation and education of patients regarding treatments and side effects; reinforces physician advice, reports unusual side effects to physician, facilitates patient and family participation in self-care based on age and disease, and explains procedures to be performed to patient. Instructs and supervises students during training in facility; tours students through CT Simulator and Linac Rooms. Education/Experience Required
Radiation Oncology Certificate and/or Associates degree in Radiation Therapy Technology. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required
Developing ability to work as a team player; developing ability to work with ill patients and their families in an empathetic fashion; computer knowledge. ARRT registry eligible or ARRT license. IDNS license. Physical Requirements And Working Conditions
This position requires heavy lifting of equipment and patients. Must be able to lift 20 lbs. repeatedly. Standard precautions for dealing with body substances and hazardous materials. Standard precautions for radiation safety per IDNS. If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact, lifting up to 35 pounds without assistance is required; for lifts over 35 pounds or when patient cannot assist, patient handling equipment should be used with at least one other associate when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed case-by-case. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
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