Radiation Therapist
Peoria, Illinois
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
$1,870-3,236/weekMedical Solutions Allied will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
Job Opportunity: Radiation Therapist
Location: Peoria, Illinois
Specialty: SFMC - Radiation Therapy
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Description
- Assist with daily patient flow in Radiation Oncology clinical location
- Evaluate and develop new processes for patient care
- Assist physicians by treating patients with prescribed doses of ionizing radiation using specialized radiation equipment
- Prepare treatment room, explain procedures to patients, position patients, and administer treatments
- Monitor patients during therapy sessions to ensure comfort and observe condition changes
- Simulate patient treatment according to treatment plan and deliver prescribed radiation doses
- Design and construct custom treatment devices for individual patients
- Provide patient care appropriate to the ages of patients served
Required Qualifications
- Current licensure with Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) Department of Nuclear Safety
- Registry or registry eligible with ARRT within 6 months of hire
- Completion of a 2-year training program in Radiation Therapy
- Knowledge of radiation therapy procedures, equipment operation, physics, and patient care techniques acquired through an approved radiation therapy technology program
- Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, allied health personnel, and other medical staff
- Analytical skills to provide accurate care instructions, interpret physicians' prescriptions, and replicate treatment plans
Schedule
- Shift: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Facility
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
2 nurses recommend working with OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
- Short Term Acute Care
- 644 beds
Peoria, IL
About
The largest city on the Illinois River, Peoria's downtown offers scenic views of the water, with the Peoria RiverFront district one of the oldest urban areas in the state. It attracts visitors and locals of all ages as a prime spot for outdoor festivals, concerts and gatherings and offers outstanding restaurants, cultural centers and a river trail. The Riverfront Museum focuses on history, art and science and features five major permanent galleries and rotating exhibits. Over 9,000 acres of parkland, including the Luthy Botanical Garden and Peoria Zoo, attract nature lovers near and far. And everyone enjoys the seasonal Peoria RiverFront Market and Peoria Farmers Market at Metro Centre and their vast array of fresh, local fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, baked goods, honey and more.
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