Job Summary:

The University of Illinois Radiation Oncology Center is seeking a Radiation Therapist II.  The Radiation Therapist at this level will administer radiation therapy to patients and assist the chief therapist in the implementation and coordination of special procedures within the department.

This position will work under general supervision from a designated supervisor and from Radiation Oncologists.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Assist the Radiation Oncologist, Physicist, and Chief Technologist in the simulation of treatment
• Transmit simulation procedures to the treatment machines to assure accurate reproduction of the treatment area
• Position patients in proper orientation to the simulator using appropriate immobilization devices and treatment aids
• Assist the treatment planning team in basic calculations of radiation dosage by gathering information and measurements (e.g., patient's thickness, beam energy, tumor depth); interprets formulas and tables necessary to perform dosimetry calculations
• Explain the treatment procedures to the patient and answers any questions
• Maintain daily records and documents of each patient's treatment; ensures that charts are assembled in a timely manner and contains appropriate information (e.g., set-up photographs, field photographs, face photo, test results, etc.); reviews and documents port film on a daily basis
• Perform weekly verification of patient treatment site to ensure ongoing accuracy
• Maintain treatment rooms through daily machine warm-up and documentation procedures (e.g., report equipment functioning, maintain inventory, restock supplies)
• Accurately performs proper billing procedures in accordance with departmental policies
• Assist in and monitors the orientation and training of Radiation Therapist I; may perform initial set-up checks on complex patients for Radiation Therapist I staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Acceptable Qualification Required:

• Licensure in radiation therapy technology as required by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)
  http://www.state.il.us/iema/dns.asp
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Board certified
• One year (12 months) of full-time work experience in radiation therapy comparable to a Radiation Therapist I level of this series

Preferred Qualifications

• American Heart Association (AHA) BLS CPR Certification

To Apply: For fullest consideration, please complete an online application by clicking the Apply for Position button below.

Please upload all valid certifications and transcripts within the document section of your online application. Documentation of high school completion (official transcripts, copy of diploma or GED certificate) is required in order to be eligible for this position within the University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System.

All civil service positions require an exam.  The exam for this position is a Credentials Assessment.  You will not be required to report in person for this exam.

Credential Assessment Exam Scoring Information:

The updated online application and all uploaded, relevant documents, such as a resume and/or college transcript will be used in the calculation of the exam score. These documents should be uploaded prior to the position close date. 

When completing your online application, please be sure to provide detailed information about your job knowledge and specific duties and responsibilities, as your qualifications for any Civil Service position will be primarily determined based on what is contained in the application. Dates of employment and if employed on a full or part time basis (including number of hours per week) must be indicated for each position held. Additional consideration will be given to supporting documentation i.e. resume, transcripts, licenses, and certifications so please be sure to attach all applicable documents.

If a degree or college coursework is required, you must provide official transcripts.

Transcripts/Licenses/Certifications MUST be uploaded electronically to your online application through the "Documents" page on the Civil Service Employment Application (page 4). Be sure to select the appropriate document type before uploading the document.

If your educational institution provides electronic transcripts, please have them sent to alsera@uic.edu

If your educational institution doesn’t provide electronic transcripts, they must mail the transcripts to:

University of Illinois at Chicago
Recruitment and Staffing
Human Resources Building Room 109
715 S. Wood Street M/C 862
Chicago IL 60612
Attn: HD6614-Radiation Therapist -AH  

If an application and all applicable forms, transcripts, and supporting documents are not submitted by the close date, the applicant/employee will not be considered for this position and will be denied. 

For fullest consideration, the above mentioned requirements must be submitted no later than Thursday, February 25, 2021.

We appreciate your interest in employment at the University of Illinois at Chicago. 

The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  

This position requires Illinois residency within 180 days of the hire date.