RADIATION THERAPIST

Company: NorthShore University HealthSystem
Location: Evanston
Posted on: October 28, 2024

Job Description:

Position Highlights:

• Position: Radiation Therapist
• Location: Multiple locations across Chicagoland Area.
• Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
• Hours: Day shift, and on-call requirements 6-8 weekends per year
• Required Travel: Must be willing to float to other NorthShore hospitals as needed What you will need:
  • License:IEMA License and application of ARRT required. Must obtain ARRT 2 years after employment.
  • Education:Completion of radiation therapy program; minimum of a two-year associate degree/certificate required
  • Certification:CPR certification required
  • Experience:Previous experience strongly preferred. Excellent customer service and communication skills required. What you will do:
    • Administer radiation for the purpose of treating diseases, primarily cancer
    • Perform simulations, treatment planning, and special procedures
    • Perform quality assurance activities, detecting equipment malfunctions and taking appropriate action
    • Perform weekly chart checks NorthShore - Edward-Elmhurst Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. Located in Naperville, Linden Oaks Behavioral Health, provides for the mental health needs of area residents. For more information, visit
      
      When you work for NorthShore - Edward-Elmhurst Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.
      NorthShore - Edward-Elmhurst Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.
      
      Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.
      
      EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.

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