Radiation Therapist II- Radiation Oncology

Radiation Therapist II- Radiation Oncology Hiring Department : Radiation Oncology Location : Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID : Posting Close Date : 11/12/2024 About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. Description: Position Summary Employees at this level administer radiation therapy to patients and assist the chief therapist in the implementation and coordination of special procedures within the department. They work under general supervision from a designated supervisors and from Radiation Oncologists. Duties & Responsibilities Assists the Radiation Oncologist, Physicist, and Chief Technologist in the simulation of treatment Transmits simulation procedures to the treatment machines to assure accurate reproduction of the treatment area Positions patients in proper orientation to the simulator using appropriate immobilization devices and treatment aids Assists the treatment planning team in basic calculations of radiation dosage by gathering information and measurements (e.g., patient's thickness, beam energy, tumor depth); interprets formulas and tables necessary to perform dosimetry calculations Explains the treatment procedures to the patient and answers any questions Maintains daily records and documents of each patient's treatment; ensures that charts are assembled in a timely manner and contains appropriate information (e.g., set-up photographs, field photographs, face photo, test results, etc.); reviews and documents port film on a daily basis Performs weekly verification of patient treatment site to ensure ongoing accuracy Maintains treatment rooms through daily machine warm-up and documentation procedures (e.g., report equipment functioning, maintain inventory, restock supplies) Accurately performs proper billing procedures in accordance with departmental policies Assists in and monitors the orientation and training of Radiation Therapist I and Radiation Therapist II; may perform initial set-up checks on complex patients for Radiation Therapist I and Radiation Therapist II staff. Performs other duties as assigned Responsible for on call coverage according to monthly rotation schedule Responsible for covering lead role according to schedule Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications Licensure in radiation therapy technology as required by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Board certified One year (12 months) of full-time work experience in radiation therapy comparable to a Radiation Therapist I level of this series Preferred Qualifications Employees at this level administer radiation therapy to patients and assist the chief therapist in the implementation and coordination of special procedures within the department. They work under general supervision from a designated supervisor. A(n) Radiation Therapist II typically - assists the Radiation Oncologist, Physicist, and Chief Technologist in the simulation of treatment. transmits simulation procedures to the treatment machines to assure accurate reproduction of the treatment area. positions patients in proper orientation to the simulator using appropriate immobilization devices and treatment aids. assists the treatment planning team in basic calculations of radiation dosage by gathering information and measurements (e.g., patient's thickness, beam energy, tumor depth); interprets formulas and tables necessary to perform dosimetry calculations. explains the treatment procedures to the patient and answers any questions. maintains daily records and documents of each patient's treatment; ensures that charts are assembled in a timely manner and contains appropriate information (e.g., set-up photographs, field photographs, face photo, test results, etc.); reviews and documents port film on a daily basis. performs weekly verification of patient treatment site to ensure ongoing accuracy. maintains treatment rooms through daily machine warm-up and documentation procedures (e.g., report equipment functioning, maintain inventory, restock supplies). accurately performs proper billing procedures in accordance with departmental policies. assists in and monitors the orientation and training of Radiation Therapist I; may perform initial set-up checks on complex patients for Radiation Therapist I staff. performs related duties as assigned. 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Created: 2024-11-01