Chief Therapist, Radiation Oncology

Company: Northshore
Location: Glenview
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

Position Highlights:Position: Chief Therapist, Radiation OncologyLocation: Glenbrook Hospital Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time (40 hrs/wk)Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30AM-4:00PM with rotating hours and on-call every 4-6 weeks rotating with all staff. Required Travel: Travel to other sites required.What you will need:License: IEMA license. Education: Completion of certified radiation therapy program, BA preferred. Certification: BLS/CPR and ARRT certification required.Experience: Minimum 3 years' experience in Radiation Therapy.What you will do:Assist the Manager in the efficient operation of the Radiation Therapy Department. Oversees the daily operations of the Radiation Therapy clinic, daily supervision and yearly assessments of the staff therapist and ancillary staff as needed. Ability to perform all aspects of the staff therapist job duties. Administers ionizing radiation for the purpose of treating diseases, primarily cancer. Delivers radiation therapy treatments as prescribed by a radiation oncologist. Performs simulations, treatment planning and special procedures done in the department.NorthShore University HealthSystem (NorthShore) is an integrated healthcare delivery system consistently ranked as a Top 15 Teaching Hospital in the U.S. The NorthShore system, headquartered in Evanston, Ill., includes six award-winning hospitals - Evanston, Glenbrook, Highland Park, Northwest CommunitySkokie, and Swedish. NorthShore comprises three exemplary physician networks, totaling more than 4,250 doctors across immediate, primary, specialty and complex care; and 170+ office locations and 35+ immediate care centers. NorthShore has an established reputation with more than 17,000 team members system-wide.NorthShore is committed to excellence in its academic mission and supports teaching and research as the principal teaching affiliate of the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine.NorthShore was the first health system in Illinois to receive Magnet designation-the highest, most prestigious honor that demonstrates excellence in nursing and high standards in patient care. The system earned Magnet re-designation in 2019. When you work for NorthShore, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.At NorthShore University HealthSystem, diversity, equity and inclusion are at the core of our mission to support our team members and patients - irrespective of race, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation or socioeconomic status. We believe that by recognizing and embracing our differences we create an organization that welcomes all to contribute and grow. We invite all candidates to our team, as we continue to build on the incredible value our diverse talent brings to our organization, our community and our patients.Please explore our website (www.northshore.org) to better understand how NorthShore delivers on its mission "to preserve and improve human life" through superior clinical care, academic excellence and innovative research.NorthShore is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.#ZRN

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