Radiation Therapist - PRN (As Needed)

Christie Clinic's department of Radiation-Oncology is seeking a PRN (as needed and eligible for 401k & vacation PTO accrual) registered/licensed Radiation Therapist between the hours of Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm at the University clinic, with no night or weekend requirements.

Duties include the delivery of therapeutic doses of radiation to treat cancer patients as directed by Radiation Oncologist. The department is very patient focused, and utilizes Varian equipment including a True Beam, Eclipse and ARIA software. 

The candidate should be registered with the ARRT and licensed by IEMA.

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• None

CERTIFICATE/LICENSE: 

• Maintain accreditation through ARRT

• Maintain licensure through IEMA and Department of Nuclear Safety

• CPR Certification

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 vacation pay as well as a 401k plan.