Radiation Therapist

Location: Elk Grove Village, IL

Facility: Ascension Alexian Brothers

Department:  Radiation Therapy

Schedule: Day shift | Full-time

Salary range: $40.55 - $59.30 per hour

Sign-On Bonus: Up to $10,000.00

• Accurately prepare and position patients, selecting appropriate anatomic and technical parameters.
• Deliver the prescribed patient treatment plan in collaboration with the physician and dosimetrist.
• Maintain and adjust necessary equipment, including the linear accelerator.
• Maintain detailed records of all therapy sessions and ensure compliance with all regulatory agency standards.
• Ensure prompt submission of high-quality images and documents sent to PACS.

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Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Radiation Therapist credentialed from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Radiation Therapist credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
  obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date required. 

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

• one or more year acute care facility experience. 

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community

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