Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Loyola Medical Center located in the western suburbs and approximately, 35 minutes from downtown Chicago. Easy access to I290 or I55.

Loyola Medicine, treating the whole person with compassion—to "also treat the human spirit."

Our Vision

As a mission-driven innovative health organization, we will become the national leader in improving the health of our communities and each person we serve. We will be the most trusted health partner for life.

Hours:

• Monday - Friday
• Days
• Area: Radiation Oncology
• Location: LUMC- Maywood, IL

About the Job

The Radiation Therapist II is an experienced radiation therapist demonstrating full technical competency in all radiation therapy treatment procedures. This position collaborates with the Lead Radiation Therapist and Practice Manager to maintain department efficiency and quality of care, particularly in regards to treatment delivery processes. He/she maintains total functionality as a practicing radiation therapist while also serving as a resource/mentor to their radiation therapy peers.

Here is what you'll do

• Demonstrates full technical competency in all radiation therapy treatment procedures:
• Responsible to start and maintain a course of radiation therapy with minimal risk and complications. Administer therapy accurately and safely monitor and report effects, reactions, responses and incompatibilities.
• Administers daily radiation therapy treatments, checks prescriptions, information in Aria and other related systems, ID patients correctly, explains procedures to patients, prepares rooms & patients for treatment, maintains patient's markings.
• Promotes a safe work environment
• Ensures open channels of communication within the department, other hospital staff, patients & patients family.
• Share responsibilities for implementation of department/ hospital philosophy in rendering quality patient care.
• Performs CT simulation and schedules patients as needed
• Additional duties as assigned.

Here is what you'll need

Minimum Required:

• Associate's degree
• 3 years of previous job-related experience
• Specific Degree(s): Radiation Therapy

Licensure/Certifications
Required:

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT)
• Approved Radiation Therapy License (IEMA)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association

Perks & Benefits

• Benefits from Day One (Medical and Dental)
• Daily Pay "NEW"
• Competitive Shift Differentials 
• Career Development
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Participation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• 403(b) with Employer Match
• On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC)
• Referral Rewards
• Perks Program

Our Promise to You

Joining Loyola Medicine is being a part of an organization that treats the human spirit in our patients and fellow colleagues. We are a part of a community which believes in giving back to those we serve.

• We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities
• We live and breathe our guiding behaviors: we support each other in serving, we communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions, and we are continuous learners

Pay Range: $43.00 - $62.91 per hour

Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles. 

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Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.