Description

American Traveler seeks a Radiation Therapist with active licensure, ARRT certification, and a minimum of 1 year of experience for a Magnet-designated Level 1 Trauma Center's Radiation Oncology department in the South Chicago area.

Details

• Work in a Radiation Oncology department at a 749-bed, Magnet-designated Level 1 Trauma Center located in the South Chicago area
• Patient population is primarily oncology, with 95% outpatient volume and some inpatient/emergency appointments
• Average caseload of approximately 55 outpatient treatments, 10 consults, and 15 follow-ups per week
• 20 patients per machine per day with a 1:1 therapist-to-patient ratio
• Treatment performed using TrueBeam linear accelerator
• Charting systems include Epic, Mosaic, Alaris, and Pyxis
• Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM day shift; no weekend rotation
• No floating, on-call, or holiday requirements — facility is closed on holidays
• Time off during the week of Christmas requires Team Lead approval

Requirements

• Active Illinois Radiation Therapist license required if applicable
• Current ARRT and BLS certifications required
• IDNS (Illinois Department of Nuclear Safety) / IEMA certification required
• Minimum of 12 months of experience in Radiation Therapy, with most recent experience within the last year
• Experience with TrueBeam linear accelerator required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Ability to room patients and set up treatment positions independently
• At least 1 professional reference from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN, dated within the last year
• Middle name or initial, date of birth, and last 4 digits of SSN required for consideration

Additional Information

• Deliver radiation therapy treatments using the TrueBeam system and support patient setup in the treatment room
• Team includes 12 therapists, 4 RNs, and 2–3 physicians on unit
• 1-day facility/unit orientation (NEO)
• Work environment is fast-paced, flexible, and team-oriented
• Natural nails only during direct patient contact — tips must be kept under 1/4 inch; no artificial nails or nail extenders
• Any scrub color is acceptable
• Free parking available in designated areas
• First-time travelers are accepted for this position
• Former employees of Advocate Health or any of its subsidiaries must have been separated for at least 12 months before being eligible
• Local candidates are accepted at the same rate — no radius rule applies