Radiation Therapist
Oak Lawn, IL
TalentBurst, Inc
5x8 hrs, Days

Title: Radiation Therapist

Location: Oak Lawn Illinois 60453

Duration: 13 Weeks

Shift: 8hr Day Shift (40) Shift Information: 8a-4:30-5p
Clinical Interviewing- Yes, with NM approval to offer On Call, Call Back Requirements: None Weekend Rotation: None Holiday Requirements: None Floating Requirements: None

About Facility

• Level 1 Trauma Center

• Magnet Designation

• Comprehensive Stroke Center

• Beds: 749

General Information

• Beds: 3 treatment rooms

• Will you accept a traveler with 1 year of experience: Yes, more experience is preferred.

• Will you accept a first-time traveler: Yes

Patient Types:

• Oncology patients

• 95% outpatient and some inpatient/emergency appointments

Patient Ratios:

• RN: 1:1

• Outpatient 55 average patients/week

• 10 consults/week

• 15 follow ups/week

• Therapist: 1:1

• 20 patients in each machine/day

Required Certifications:

• RN: BLS

• Tech/Therapist: ARRT, BLS, IDNS (Illinois Department of Nuclear Safety) – IEMA

Skills required

• Radiation Therapist - Treatment with true beam

• Rooming and setting patients up in the treatment room

Support on the Unit:

• 12 therapists

• 4 Registered Nurses

• 2-3 Physicians

Charting System:

• EPIC

• Mosaic

• Alaris

• Pyxis

Floating: If yes, where:

• None

Orientation: (facility and unit)

• 1 day of NEO

Scheduling:

• Weekend rotation: None

• Mon-Friday 08:00-4:30

• Will they be on call: If so, what is that schedule: None

• Holiday Expectations: Closed on Holidays

• Approval of time off: Submit to Team Lead for approval for the week of Christmas

Other notes or things you want us to check/verify:

• Scrub Color: Any color

• Free Parking: Free Parking available in designated areas

• Culture: Fast pace, flexible, team-oriented

• No artificial fingernails or extenders allowed during direct patient contact. Natural nail tips must be kept less than 1/4 -inch long

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