Location US-IL-Peoria

ID 2025-15751

Category

Allied Health

Position Type

As Needed (PRN)

Remote

No

Shift

Day

Schedule

As Needed

Weekend Requirements

None

Holiday Requirements

None

On-Call Requirements

None

According to established procedures, assists physicians by treating patients with prescribed doses of ionizing radiation supplied and controlled through specialized radiation equipment. In doing so, prepares treatment room, explains procedures to patients, positions patients and administers treatments and obtains images. Monitors patients during therapy sessions to ensure patients' comfort and to observe changes in patients' condition. Simulates patient treatment according to the treatment plan and designs and constructs custom treatment devices for individual patients. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care that is appropriate to the ages of the patients served. Participates in a variety of clerical duties necessary for department functioning.

Quality Work Assurance

• Conducts all aspects of job in an ethical manner in support of hospital’s commitment to ethical behavior in all areas of personal and professional activity.


• Demonstrates knowledge of and follows Carle Health Methodist’s infection control plan and emergency procedures specific to Radiation Center.


• Documents all necessary information in the performance of technical procedures and quality control measures.


• Maintains compliance and is responsible for executing and monitoring technical practices in order to meet necessary standard recommendations and requirements of government agencies (i.e., IDPH, ACR, FDA, JCAHO, OSHA).

Daily Work Duties

• Works in collaboration with members of the interdisciplinary team to assure care is coordinated across the continuum.


• Communicates effectively inter and intra departmentally with other healthcare professionals and customers to provide accurate, timely information and to reduce problems and minimize exceptions.


• Communicates with the department supervisor/director and documents as necessary when problems or unusual circumstances arise.


• Performs CT simulations independently, consistently, effectively and accurately.


• Performs daily quality assurance checks, delivers daily treatments and operates the TrueBeam and Edge Therapy machines using the highest safety standards. Accurately and consistently sets up patients for treatment.


• Provides service in a timely manner. Participates in making recommendations to the department leader regarding utilization of supplies, equipment and quality improvement.


• Performs clinical setups proficiently.


• Performs computerized documentation on the electronic medical record (ARIA) that is timely and accurate, including order entry, billing and coding functions


• Ensures appropriate treatment codes are charged for various treatment modalities and related positioning devices.


• Enters appropriate treatment data into the record and verify system as well as knowledge of system at a level consistent with the ability to problem solve.


• Demonstrates knowledge of digital equipment/computers and PAC’s.


• Works extended hours to meet clinic needs when necessary.

Process Work Improvement

• Identifies ways to improve processes, recommends solutions and implements appropriately. Measures outcomes and utilizes data to recommend changes.


• Seeks out opportunities to learn and grow both interpersonally and functionally.


• Attends in-services, CPR/AED training, on the job training, and continuing education programs to meet developmental needs and keep abreast of new technologies.


• Performs functions other than described as assigned.


• Completes competency validation process as assigned by supervisor/director.


• Demonstrates initiative to improve quality, leading at a minimum quarterly QA meetings.


• Communicates with the department supervisor/director and documents as necessary when problems or unusual circumstances arise.

Certifications: Licensed Radiologic Technologist - Radiation Therapy - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA); Registered in Radiation Therapy (T) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT); Registered in Radiography (R) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT); Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA), Education: College Diploma: Radiation Therapy (Required), Work Experience:

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 at Carle Health.

Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center 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.

The compensation range for this position is $37.86per hour - $65.12per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model.



Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.

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