Radiation Therapist in Rockford, Illinois at Swedish American

Pay Range: $38.32 - $57.48 / hour

Sign-on bonus: Up to $10,000

Additional components of compensation may include:

• • Evening & night shift differential
  • Overtime
  • On-call pay

Benefits information: https://careers.uwhealth.org/benefits/

At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have:

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance

• Annual wellness reimbursement

• Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids

• Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs!

• Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development

• Strong shared governance structure

• Commitment to employee voice

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are seeking a Radiation Therapist to:

• Join our world-class team of doctors, nurses and other health care professionals in providing everything from preventive health care to highly specialized programs.
• Provide quality care in a compassionate patient- and family- centered environment.
• Administer ionizing radiation to patients in accordance with prescription.
• Perform established procedures following hospital and department philosophy, policies and standards.
• Greet patients and explain procedures answering and questions or alleviating fears regarding procedure or radiation exposure.
• Properly potion patients and equipment according to the oncologists prescription while respecting patient ability and comfort.
• Monitor, maintain and perform equipment quality control checks maintaining a neat, clean and safe environment and reporting malfunctions to proper resources.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement activities and educational experiences in support of departmental philosophy and objectives, as well as, Health System initiatives.
• Responsible for all billing and charges.

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

Graduate of an approved school of Radiation Therapy Technology program.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

Current license from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and current certification (or eligible for certification) in Radiation Therapy from the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT)

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Successful completion of annual clinical, age and job specific competencies and skill verification tools required.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships and clearly and calmly communicate in English both verbally and win writing with patients, medical staff and the public.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.