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

On Call, Call Back Requirements: None

Weekend Rotation: None

Holiday Requirements: None

Floating Requirements: None
 

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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