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Rockford, Illinois

Radiation Therapist

Radiation TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$39.13–$51.21 /hr

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Job Description

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Expected pay for this position is $39.13 - $51.21/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity.

This is an Hourly position.

$20,000 Sign on Bonus

OSF will invest in you on day 1! Candidates with 5+ years of direct experience will receive 24 hours of Vacation and Holiday time that will be available for use beginning day 1. This is in addition to our generous time-off benefits.

Eligible candidates may also qualify for a relocation bonus.

Overview

Position Summary

The Radiation Therapist will assist with the daily patient flow of the Radiation Oncology clinical location, evaluate/develop new process for patient care, and assisting with other activities to improve Radiation Oncology operations.

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.

Monitors patients during therapy sessions in order to ensure patients' comfort and to observe changes in patients' condition. Simulates patient treatment according to the treatment plan and delivers prescribed doses of ionizing radiation supplied and controlled through specialized radiation equipment.

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.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

License/Certifications

  • Current Radiation Therapy license issued by IEMA Department of Nuclear Safety AND ARRT Radiology registered or successful completion of ARRT Radiology registry within 6 months of hire.

Experience

  • Knowledge of radiation therapy procedures and equipment operation, and of physics and patience care techniques at a level acquired through an approved program in radiation therapy technology, usually lasting one year beyond radiography training. Interpersonal skills necessary in order to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, allied health personnel, and other Medical Center personnel when explaining procedures and gathering and exchanging patient-related information. Analytical skills necessary in order to provide accurate care instructions to patients, interpret physicians' prescriptions for treatment course and effectively duplicate treatment plan.

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Key Responsibilities

The Radiation Therapist assists physicians by treating patients with prescribed doses of ionizing radiation using specialized equipment. They are responsible for preparing treatment rooms, positioning patients, and monitoring patient comfort and condition throughout therapy sessions.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment planningClinical proceduresCommunicationPatient positioningRadiation safety

Radiation Therapy Career Context

In Illinois, the Radiation Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$104k (19 salary observations; 51 listings), vs ~$115k nationally (200 salary observations; 1,088 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-03-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$94k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $94k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Radiation Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 11.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Of the 40 active Radiation Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 23% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Top Radiation Therapist Jobs

11 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution11 jobs

6
<$130k
0
$130k-140k
2
$140k-150k
2
$150k-160k
1
$164k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution11 jobs

0
1-2
0
3-4
1
5-6
10
7-8
0
9-10

Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Lead Proton Radiation Therapist

Inova · Fairfax, Virginia

$48.51-$79.07/hr
#2

Radiation Therapist

Kaweah Health · Hanford, California

$50.24-$75.36/hr
#3

Radiation Therapist

$43.77-$72.95/hr
#4

Radiation Therapist

$67-$70/hr
+ 9 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 1.5
Below most Radiation Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 592 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Rockford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$193k
Typical market rent
$1,195/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.2
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Rockford, IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

$20,000 Sign-on Bonus
24 hours vacation/holiday time on day 1
Relocation bonus eligible
Comprehensive benefits package
PSLF eligible employer