Radiation Therapist
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onRutledge @ SIU School of Medicine, Rutledge Street, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, 62702, United States
About the Role
The Radiation Therapist plays a vital role in delivering safe, accurate, and compassionate radiation treatment to patients. This position is central to the oncology team, requiring the ability to recognize critical patient conditions, communicate effectively with physicians and physicists, and foster a supportive working environment.
Team & Collaboration
This role reports to the Operations Manager and works directly alongside Radiation Oncologists, Physicists, and the Lead Therapist. Success in this position depends on seamless collaboration to ensure patient safety and treatment precision.
Working Environment
The role involves working in a clinical setting where staff may be exposed to fumes from cleaning agents or x-ray film processor chemicals in limited areas. Employees must be prepared for conditions involving exposure to blood and body fluids, tissue, contagious diseases, and potentially hazardous materials. The position may occasionally require heavy lifting.
Compliance & Safety
Radiation Therapists are expected to apply patient safety principles during all aspects of care, adhere to the Springfield Clinic incident reporting policy, and comply with all OSHA and clinic-specific training requirements. The role also requires strict adherence to the clinic's Code of Conduct and Ethics Standards, as well as HIPAA2 privacy levels.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Rutledge @ SIU School of Medicine, Rutledge Street, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, 62702, United States
Springfield, Illinois
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleCorroborate patient clinical history and verify informed consent for procedures
- check_circleDeliver radiation therapy treatments as prescribed by a radiation oncologist
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Radiation Therapy, Radiation Oncology, Brachytherapy, CT Scans, Linear Accelerators, Simulator, Portal Vision, On Board Imaging, CT Scanners, CPR.
Education: Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Frequently asked questions about Radiation Therapist at Springfield Clinic
What does a Radiation Therapist at Springfield Clinic do?expand_more
In this Radiation Therapist at Springfield Clinic role, you will corroborate patient clinical history and verify informed consent for procedures; deliver radiation therapy treatments as prescribed by a radiation oncologist; evaluate images for technical quality and ensure proper patient identification; and report equipment issues to physicists and communicate with service engineers.
What are the requirements for this Radiation Therapist role?expand_more
To qualify for the Radiation Therapist at Springfield Clinic position, applicants should have: High School Diploma or GED equivalent; Graduate of JRCERT accredited Radiologic Technology/Radiation Therapy program; Current ARRT registration in Radiation Therapy; Active Illinois Emergency Management Agency accreditation in Radiography; CPR certification per American Heart Association guidelines; and Knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, medical terminology, oncology, radiobiology, radiation physics, and radiation safety.
Where is the Radiation Therapist role at Springfield Clinic located?expand_more
Radiation Therapist at Springfield Clinic is based in Rutledge @ SIU School of Medicine, Rutledge Street, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, 62702, United States. This is a on-site role.