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Radiation Therapist – Outpatient

TherapistTherapistFull TimeRemoteSeniorTeam 10,001+H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Illinois

Posted

2 days ago

Salary

$43 - $53 / hour

Seniority

Senior

Bachelor DegreeEnglish

Job Description

Radiation Therapist – Outpatient

Northwestern Medicine

• Instructs and prepares patients for radiation therapy or simulations • Demonstrates overall knowledge of treatments and use of pertinent equipment • Prepares supplies and equipment necessary for positioning and accuracy of treatment • Assesses patient pain interfering with treatments • 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 all departmental and radiation safety policies and procedures • Maintains infection control standards for treatment/procedure rooms and areas where patient care services are delivered

Job Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy program
  • IEMA/IDNS in Radiation Therapy Technology
  • ARRT Licensure or eligibility for licensure
  • New graduates need within 3 months of graduation
  • Bachelor of Science preferred

Benefits

  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Loan forgiveness
  • 401(k) matching
  • Lifecycle benefits

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