Radiation Therapist III - Radiation Oncology

University of Illinois Chicago
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Mar 26, 2025
Radiation Therapist III - Radiation Oncology Radiation Therapist III - Radiation Oncology Hiring Department: Radiation Oncology Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1031346 FTE: 1 Work Schedule: 40 hours per week Shift: Flex Days # of Positions: 1 Workplace Type: On-Site Posting Close Date: 4/8/2025 Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $79,000.00 - 110,000.00 / Annual Salary About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity. Learn more: https://hospital.uillinois.edu/about-ui-health Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits. Position Summary The incumbent, independently, or in coordination with other Radiation Therapists(s) in the department performs simulation procedures and delivers ionizing radiation therapy to patients, in accordance with the written prescription and instructions provided by the Radiation Oncology physician, and the treatment plan as prepared by the Physicist staff. The Chief Radiation Therapist will coordinate day to day activities of the radiation therapists and will perform technical and supervisory duties in the Radiation Therapy department, enforcing established departmental and hospital policies and procedures in order to provide high quality and efficient patient care. Is required to demonstrate leadership and ability to make decisions and solve problems as they arise. Duties & Responsibilities Provides daily, direct supervision of the Radiation Therapists' performance and the treatment delivery process to ensure timely, safe, efficient and cost-effective patient care. Collaborates with Physicians, Physicists, Dosimetrists, Nursing and support staff to plan and implement corrective actions in order to improve treatment delivery standards. Assist staff in identifying and solving problems within the clinic. Maintains interpersonal and professional relations with staff. Coordinates chart rounds and monitors compliance with departmental as well as regulatory policies and guidelines. Creates a daily treatment schedule that provides the appropriate time for each patient set-up, resulting in the minimum wait time prior to the patient visit. Maintains a daily accurate and complete patient record of radiation therapy treatments. Follows all Federal, State, and Medical Center Safety precautions and guidelines for working in a certified radiation area. Follows all University, Medical Center, and departmental policies and procedures. Participates in a departmental Quality Assurance program and related activities. Performs daily equipment warm up, documentation procedures. Maintains inventory and restocking of supplies. Demonstrates professional and consistent customer service skills when working with patients, family members, significant others, coworkers, and other Medical Center staff and vendors. Performs initial set-up checks on complex patients for Radiation Therapist I and Radiation Therapist II staff. Monitors the progress, maintains proper documentation and record keeping of Radiation Therapist I, Radiation Therapist II staff and agency staff. Works on special clinical, equipment and quality improvement projects at the direction of the Radiation Oncology Director. Assists the Radiation Oncology Director in the orientation and education of the Medical Residents. Assumes the leadership role in the absence of the Radiation Oncology Director. Identifies opportunities for improvement, quality concerns or risk issues, and brings them to the attention of the Radiation Oncology Director and/or Risk Management. Ensures that charts are assembled on a timely basis and contains the following information: set- up photographs, field photographs, face photo, and other required records/reports/test results. Performs weekly verification of patient treatment site(s) to ensure ongoing accuracy. Coordinates timely requisition, receipt, care and maintenance of equipment and supplies. Participates in the hiring process, provides orientation, on-going training and education, assists in performance evaluation, implements disciplinary actions, and other related activities. Serves as the staff advocate by actively supporting and encouraging open, honest staff participation in the decision making processes and in conflict resolution. Performs audits to ensure accuracy in billing practices in accordance to with departmental policies. Minimum Qualifications Licensure in radiation therapy technology as required by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) http://www.state.il.us/iema/dns.asp American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Board certified Five years (60 months) of experience in radiation therapy or a related science or health care field Bachelor's Degree (120 semester hours) equals 3 years (36 months) AND Two years (24 months) Full-time work experience comparable to a Radiation Therapist II level of this series, including supervisory experience To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application. Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. 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