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Radiation Therapist- Proton Center Full time

1 month ago

Warrenville

Job DescriptionCompany Description At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better? Job Description The hours for this role are 11:30a-8p (but do shift based on clinic volumes) The Radiation Therapist - NM Proton Center reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. • Assists in ensuring that all patients are treated in a safe manner., • Adheres to all departmental and radiation safety policies and procedures, ensuring the safety of patients, visitors and staff at all times., • Ensures that assigned work area meets organization’s standards of safety and professional appearance., • Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with staff throughout the department., • Maintains equipment and monitors supply levels in assigned area. Reports any problems or supply needs to appropriate person., • Proactively identifies quality issues to be addressed and brings to the attention of the Manager and Quality Committee as appropriate., • Actively identifies and participates in the design or development of improved practices or procedures., • Accurately delivers the prescribed and planned course of radiation treatment to the patient, including verification of treatment and treatment dose, patient positioning and monitoring, imaging, and treatment delivery., • Maintains complete and accurate record of treatments delivered, including appropriate documentation and billing of proton treatments and any changes or barriers encountered. Any deviation from prescribed treatment is reported and documented in accordance with department policy., • Provides education to patients on the proton treatment delivery system and physics of proton therapy in a manner that is timely and consistent with the patient’s ability to learn., • Assesses patients for unusual physical and/or psychological reactions to treatment or disease. Documents and refers to nurse, physician, or social worker as needed., • Maintains daily schedule in a manner that maximizes patient satisfaction and patient flow through the department. Communicates with patients in a timely manner regarding delays., • Recognizes need to elevate a situation and involve leadership when necessary., • Ability to be a mentor and educator for students, new hires, and staff in the center in regards to proton therapy equipment and accessories., • Engage with proton vendor engineers, dosimetrists, nurse, nurse navigator, child life specialist, proton physics staff, and other staff for proton planning and treatment delivery., • Performs and records daily quality control and quality assurance processes including evaluation of machine outputs, table rotation accuracy, laser alignment, imaging panel alignment and subsystem QA such as external patient positioning systems and CBCT., • Knowledge of proton radiobiology in order to recognize tissues changes during treatment and proton specific considerations regarding anatomy or accessories the proton beam may pass through including apertures, compensators, and range shifters., • Knowledge of advanced imaging and treatment techniques requiring knowledge of anatomy and proton radiation therapy dose distribution and ability to evaluate images for technical quality and proper positioning., • Assess proton beam paths, evaluating intervening densities, and identifying the need for quality assurance CT or appropriateness of delivery., • Utilization of additional systems to aid in setup and treatment (i.e. Treatment Chairs, OID and Ocular Camera, CRad, CBCT)., • Ability to perform complex simulations protocols and treatment procedures using the proton delivery system and subsystems including: Vertical CT Simulations; Thoracic Treatment chair; Intracranial Treatment Chair; Cranio-spinal irradiation; Pediatric Radiotherapy; Sedated Pediatric Radiotherapy; Stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT); high dose radiotherapy including Quad Shot and Grid treatment; Ocular; Bariatric Setups and Treatment., • Assist in the selection, planning, fabrication, quality review and approval of treatment devices to aid in beam delivery modification and ensure appropriate placement based on beam properties and location of target volume to ensure no attenuation of beam., • Prepare and administer oral contrasts and perform special contrast procedures such as urethrograms., • Assists with institutional clinical research studies with responsibilities including knowledge of protocol requirements for treatment planning CT specifications, post treatment imaging, documentation and on treatment rescan protocols., • Other duties as assigned by Manager.Qualifications Required: • IDNS Certification or eligibility for certification in Radiation Therapy Technology., • ARRT Licensure or eligibility for licensure., • Bachelor Degree in Radiological Science/ Radiation Therapy or its equivalence in education, training, and experience., • Completion of an approved course in Radiation Therapy Technology, resulting in certification or eligibility for ARRT certification in Radiation Therapy Technology., • Certificate in Proton Therapy Technology within 1 year of employment., • Physical Demands Requirement:, • Prior experience as a Radiation Therapist in a comparable clinical setting., • Demonstrated clinical and technical competence in proton radiation therapy., • Strong communication and interpersonal skills., • Strong problem solving and organizational skills. Additional Information Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status. Background Check Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act. Artificial Intelligence Disclosure Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. Benefits We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more. Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.

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