Radiation Therapist - Part-Time (Benefit-Eligible)

Christie Clinic's department of Radiation-Oncology is looking for a part-time(20 hours/week and benefit-eligible) registered/licensed Radiation Therapist between the hours of Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm at the University clinic, with no night or weekend requirements.

The candidate should be registered with the ARRT and licensed by IEMA. The Radiation Oncology staff consists of 1 Radiation Oncologist, 1 nurse, 1 receptionist, 1 part-time Physicist and 3.5 RTT’s. The department is very patient focused. The clinic utilizes Varian equipment including a True Beam, Eclipse and ARIA software. Experience is preferred.

Duties include the delivery of therapeutic doses of radiation to treat cancer patients as directed by Radiation Oncologist.

JOB DUTIES: (This list may not include all of the duties assigned.)

• Deliver planned course of radiation, independently.
• Verify patient treatment prescription, diagnosis and chart information.
• Monitor patients receiving radiation. 
• Prepare room and equipment for patient.  Oversee equipment and accessories for proper operation.
• Maintain patient markings.  Observe patient adverse reactions and report information and findings to Radiation Oncologist.
• Maintain quality control procedures for equipment.  Report poor or inaccurate operation of equipment.
• Maintain clean environment for patient.
• Observe radiation safety measures for patients and personnel.
• Assist in tumor localization procedures, prepare immobilization devices, perform simulations, etc.
• Assist in dosimetry procedures.
• Perform and document daily accelerator warm-up and QA procedures. 
• Perform mold room duties. 
• Maintain record of daily treatment and other records, as required by department quality assurance and quality improvement activities.
• Assist in the orientation of new personnel.
• Perform patient billing, as needed.
• Complete HealthCare Estimates (HCE’s) for insurance authorizations.  Assist in obtaining authorizations from insurance companies.  Document approval in the EMR. 
• Perform related work as required.

Required Qualifications:

• Registered Radiation Therapy Technologist Certificate or 4 year degree through a Radiation Therapy Baccalaureate program
• Maintain accreditation through ARRT
• Maintain licensure through IEMA and Department of Nuclear Safety

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Demands include sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping stretching and lifting patients.  Hearing within, or correctable to, normal range, vision correctable to 20/20 and manual dexterity for the operation of office equipment is required.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed in a clinical setting with possible exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, hazardous waste, bodily fluids and other waste common to a health care environment.  Requirements may include working irregular hours. 

PAY AND BENEFITS:

The estimated pay range for this position is exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related criteria. 

We also offer a substantial benefits package, including: