Radiation Therapist

Radiation Therapist

We are thrilled to offer a unique opportunity that not only provides a competitive salary but also includes a generous sign-on bonus. This bonus can be a valuable asset, especially when it comes to managing expenses such as childcare or your health insurance needs. Secure your financial well-being while enjoying a rewarding career.

Job Description

• Assist with the daily patient flow of the Radiation Oncology clinical location.
• Evaluate and develop new processes for patient care.
• Assist with other activities to improve Radiation Oncology operations.
• According to established procedures, assist physicians by treating patients with prescribed doses of ionizing radiation supplied and controlled through specialized radiation equipment.
• Prepare treatment room, explain procedures to patients, position patients, and administer treatments.
• Monitor patients during therapy sessions to ensure comfort and observe changes in condition.
• Simulate patient treatment according to the treatment plan and deliver prescribed doses of ionizing radiation.
• Design and construct custom treatment devices for individual patients.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care appropriate to the ages of the patients served.

Requirements

• Current Radiation Therapy license issued by IEMA Department of Nuclear Safety and registry or registry eligible with ARRT within 6 months of hire.
• Completion of a 2-year training program in Radiation Therapy.
• Knowledge of radiation therapy procedures and equipment operation, and of physics and patient care techniques at a level acquired through an approved program in radiation therapy technology, usually lasting one year beyond radiography training.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, allied health personnel, and other Medical Center personnel when explaining procedures and gathering and exchanging patient-related information.
• Analytical skills necessary to provide accurate care instructions to patients, interpret physicians' prescriptions for treatment course, and effectively duplicate treatment plans.

Benefits

• $25,000 sign-on bonus.
• OSF will invest in you on day 1; candidates with 5+ years of direct experience will receive 24 hours of vacation and holiday time available for use beginning day 1, in addition to generous time-off benefits.

Total Rewards

OSF HealthCare is dedicated to providing Mission Partners with a comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition, and well-being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career. Expected pay for this position is $39.13 - $51.21/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills, and internal equity. This is an hourly position.