Radiation Therapist II - Radiation Oncology

Hiring Department: Radiation Oncology

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1033663

FTE: 1

Work Schedule: 40 hours per week

Shift: Days

# of Positions: 1

Workplace Type: On-Site

Posting Close Date: May 8th, 2025

Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $49.65 - 53.75 / Hourly Wage

About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity. Learn more: https://hospital.uillinois.edu/about-ui-health

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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 staff.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
  
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Licensure in radiation therapy technology as required by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) http://www.state.il.us/iema/dns.asp
• 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
  
  
  

To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.

Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment.

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