Radiation Therapy

Days M-F 8 am to 4: 30 pm Description: Unit Notes:OSF

Call Off Policy: Equivalent of 12 hours every 13 weeks with no penalty or need to pay for the shift- Non-billable

Orientation Hours: 12 hours, :- Last four (4) digits of clinician's SSN- Clinician's middle initial- Requested time off- Needs IL license- Your candidate understands OSF is a Drug-Free Campus and they must produce a negative drug screen for all panelsCerts Required: ARRT; IEMAPOSITION

SUMMARY: The radiation therapist is licensed to administer radiation treatments topatients in accordance with the prescription and instructions of the radiation oncologist. The radiationtherapist is an integral member of the health care team and collaborates with the radiation oncologist,radiation oncology nurse, medical dosimetrist and physicist to coordinate services, ensure qualitypatient care and provide continuity of care. During the treatment course, the therapist will contribute tothe assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the patient's plan of care. The practice ofthe radiation therapist consists of, but is not all inclusive of, delivering prescribed care, observingpatients for reactions, following radiation safety guidelines, assisting with dosimetry and tumorlocalization procedures, maintaining appropriate records, performing equipment checks andparticipating in patient teaching for the adult/geriatric population. The radiation therapist functions asthe patient advocate throughout the course of therapy. A radiation therapist who is not officiallylicensed by the State of Illinois but has graduated from an approved radiation therapy school andawaiting licensure may perform all essential functions of the job description as described with theexception of not turning the key to deliver the radiation without direct supervision by a licensedtherapist.MINIMUM

EDUCATION: Graduate of accredited school of radiation therapy technology.PREFERRED

EDUCATION: Associates Degree or Bachelor s Degree.PREFERRED

EXPERIENCE: Three years of related work experience in radiation therapytechnology, including ability to treat with Varian Trubeam, ARIA record and verify, multi-leafcollimator, HDR Brachytherapy and dosimetry.REQUIRED

REGISTRATION: Licensed by the State of Illinois Department of NuclearSafety or License-Pending State of Illinois Department of Nuclear Safety (for recentgraduates of approved Radiation Therapy School). Application must have beensubmitted, evidenced by application copy.REQUIRED

CERTIFICATION: American Registry of Radiation Therapists within oneyear of graduation from Radiation Therapy School.ENVIRONMENTAL/ WORKING

CONDITIONS: Regulatory guidelines are followed andSAMC policies and procedures are adhered to so as to prevent unnecessary exposure toelectrical and radiant energy hazards.RESPONSIBLE TO: Manager

Radiation Oncology Cancellation Policy: 12 hours per 13 weeks

Charting System: EPIC