Radiation Therapist
Company: Advocate Aurora Health
Location: Downers Grove
Posted on: August 1, 2022
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Job Description:
Position Requirements:Radiation Oncology Certificate and/or
Associates degree in Radiation Therapy Technology. Able to
communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and
co-workers.Basic computer skills.ARRT registry-eligible or ARRT
license.IDNS license.CPRThis position requires heavy lifting of
equipment and patients. Must be able to lift 20lbs.
repeatedly.Standard precautions for dealing with body substances
and hazardous materials. Standard precautions for radiation safety
as per IDNS.Able to work flexible hours.Able to perform job with a
high degree of accuracy in a fast-paced work environmentIf position
has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following
lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement
effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without
assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is
unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is
expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when
available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be
assessed on a case-by-case basis.Purpose:Through the use of
Radiation Therapy equipment, the Radiation Therapist will
administer ionizing radiation to the cancer patient for
localization and/or treatment of tumor volumes as prescribed by the
physician. The Radiation Therapist will maintain daily patient
treatment records and ensure the general well-being of the patient
throughout the entire course of therapy. To act as a team member to
achieve system, hospital and deparment
KRA''s.Accountabilities:Health Outcomes - Promote clinical outcomes
by consistently providing excellent clinical practices in Radiation
Oncology.Patient Satisfaction - Promote patient satisfaction by
promoting Cancer Center initiatives to provide positive patient
experiences and assisting the Manager with meeting KRAs related to
patient satisfaction.Physician Satisfaction - Enhances physician
engagement by providing consistent partnership to our physicians by
meeting the performance standards of the department.Associate
Engagement - Promote positive associate engagement by exhibiting
Standards of Behavioral ExcellenceFunding Our Future - Promotes
funding our future by assuring processes are followed that ensure
accurate and timely charge capture.
Keywords: Advocate Aurora Health, Downers Grove , Radiation Therapist, Healthcare , Downers Grove, Illinois
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