Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center

Non-profit regional healthcare system with hospitals

Radiation Therapist

Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeUnited States$35.43 - $54.92In-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree is required.
ARRT-Radiography (R) certification is required within one year of hire.
ARRT-T (Radiation Therapy) certification is required.
IEMA certification from the State of Illinois is required.
BLS or CPR certification is required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

Administer appropriate treatments through regular assessment and verification, and document them completely.
Assess and respond to patients' and families' psychosocial needs.
Assess patients daily for treatment side effects and respond accordingly.
Assist with the quality improvement plan.
Educate patients and families about their procedures.
Assess and verify all measurements and data related to each treatment.
Follow and maintain knowledge of proper radiation and chemotherapy hazard procedures.
Handle and dispose of radiation treatment or waste products properly.
Handle patient phone calls for education and reassurance.
Maintain a timely patient schedule.
Maintain composure when dealing with challenging situations, including patients with physical disfigurement, necrotic tissue, and terminal illness.
Maintain quality indicators for radiation equipment.
Monitor all radiation equipment daily for proper performance.
Process changes for patient care correctly and promptly.
Work with the Radiation Oncologist and Dosimetrist to ensure the optimal course of radiation treatment.

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Radiation Therapist

Job Description

Radiation Therapists are responsible and accountable for the radiation therapy process. This process includes, and is not limited to, the interpreting, analyzing, and coordination of optimal radiation therapy for each patient. This individual participates in a medical surveillance prior to starting the position, while performing the position, and upon exiting the position to minimize potential adverse health effects from the hazardous drugs handled in the job.

Department: Radiation Therapy

Hours: PRN *As Needed*

Required: Bachelor's Degree, ARRT-T certificate, IEMA, BLS or CPR within 90 days of hire

Pay: Based on experience, starting at $35.43

Location: Cancer Center

Responsibilities

Administers proper treatments through regular assessment and verification and documents completely., Assesses and responds to patient and family psychosocial needs., Assesses patients daily for treatment side effects and responds with interv, Assists with quality improvement plan for, Educates patients and families appropriately for their procedures., Ensures that all measurements and data are assessed and verified related to each treatment., Follows and has knowledge of proper radiation and chemotherapy hazards., Handles and disposes of radiation treatment or waste products properly., Handles patient phone calls for patient education and/or reassurance needs., Maintains a timely patient schedule., Maintains composure throughout dealings with unpleasant situations; patients physical disfigurement, necrotic tissue, and terminal patients., Maintains quality indicators for radiation equipment., Monitors all Radiation equipment daily for proper performance., Processes changes for patient care correctly and in a timely manner., Work with the Radiation Oncologist and Dosimetrist to ensure the optimal radiation treatment course of treatment.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree (Required)ARRT - Radiography (R) - (within 1 year of hire) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), ARRT-T (Radiation Therapy) - Sarah Bush Lincoln, BLS or CPR certification (within 90 days of hire) - Sarah Bush Lincoln, IEMA - Illinois Emergency Management Agency - State of Illinois

Compensation

Estimated Compensation Range

$35.43 - $54.92

Pay based on experience

About the Company

Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center

Non-profit regional healthcare system with hospitals

Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center operates a nonprofit regional health system with two hospitals, over 57 clinics, stand-alone surgery centers, a regional cancer center, and a hospice. It delivers medical care through its hospital and clinic network using advanced equipment and services, and is expanding a robotics program. The system is distinguished by local governance, a not‑for‑profit mission, strong employee engagement, Magnet-designated nursing, and ongoing investments in facilities and technology to serve the community. Its goal is to improve community health by providing high-quality, accessible care and supporting workforce growth and education.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Charleston, Illinois
Founded: Not listed

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