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| Company Name: |
Carle Health |
| Location: |
Urbana, IL |
| Position Type: |
Full Time |
| Post Date: |
01/26/2026 |
| Expire Date: |
03/27/2026 |
| Job Categories: |
Administrative and Support Services, Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Other, Healthcare, Practitioner and Technician, Information Technology, Law Enforcement, and Security, Quality Control, Medical |
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Radiation Therapist - Oncology
Overview The Radiation Therapist applies ionizing radiation to the patient in accordance with the prescription and instructions of the Radiation Oncologist. Qualifications EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS College Diploma Radiation Therapy CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) license and Basic Life Support (BLS). Must be credentialed in Radiation Therapy Technology by the ARRT or registry eligible. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Good communication skills to interact effectively with patients, patient families, and other staff. Ability to perform highly complex and varied tasks requiring independent knowledge, its application to a variety of situations, and exercise of independent judgement. Ability to supervise radiation therapy students. Responsibilities Accurately delivers the planned course of radiation therapy with minimal supervision. Verifies patient information and prepares the treatment room and equipment. Monitors patient's condition while undergoing treatment, recognizing signs of treatment complications and alerting the physician or nurse if needed. Explain procedure to patient, means of communication during treatment, and procedure to follow if emergency arises during treatment. Reinforce Radiation Oncologist's advice to patient regarding reactions to treatment and their care. Perform quality assurance checks on all treatment plans prior to treatment. Perform image fusion daily on patients treatment (when applicable), verifying the planned treatment field matches the area of interest for treatment. Perform custom immobilization, through fabrication of patient specific immobilization devices, to accurately align patients for daily radiation therapy. Follow principles of Radiation protection for patient, self, and others. Conduct daily Quality Assurance checks on Radiation delivery equipment. About Us Find it here. Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance – and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all here at Carle Health. Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,500 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses and is recognized as a Great Place to Work®. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital and Carle Health Pekin Hospital hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance™. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com.
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| Company Name: |
Carle Health |
| Website: | https://careers.carlehealth.org/jobs/6636?lang=en-us |
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