Sign upLog in

Medical Dosimetrist-Radiation Therapy

Carle Health

Urbana, IL

Apply
JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), Dosimetry, Emergency Management, Healthcare, Homeland Security, Hospital, Medical Records, Medical Treatment, Medicine, Nursing, Quality Assurance, Radiation Therapy, Radiology, Social Security Administration, Training/Teaching, Treatment Plan
LOCATION
Urbana, IL
POSTED
8 days ago
The Radiation Therapist applies ionizing radiation to the patient in accordance with the prescription and instructions of the Radiation Oncologist. The Radiation Therapist position qualifies for a sign-on bonus! Field of Study Radiation Therapy Registered in Radiation Therapy (T) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Licensed Radiologic Technologist - Radiation Therapy - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) Work Experience Ability to perform highly complex and varied tasks requiring independent knowledge, its application to a variety of situations, and exercise of independent judgement. Ability to supervise radiation therapy students. Accurately delivers the planned course of radiation therapy with minimal supervision. Verifies patient information and prepares the treatment room and equipment. Monitors patient's condition while undergoing treatment, recognizing signs of treatment complications and alerting the physician or nurse if needed. Explain procedure to patient, means of communication during treatment, and procedure to follow if emergency arises during treatment. Reinforce Radiation Oncologist's advice to patient regarding reactions to treatment and their care. Perform quality assurance checks on all treatment plans prior to treatment. Perform image fusion daily on patients treatment (when applicable), verifying the planned treatment field matches the area of interest for treatment. Perform custom immobilization, through fabrication of patient specific immobilization devices, to accurately align patients for daily radiation therapy. Conduct daily Quality Assurance checks on Radiation delivery equipment. The place where growth meets balance – and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health. Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance™. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers.

About the Company

C

Carle Health