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Duly Health and Care
Schaumburg, Illinois

Radiation Therapist

Radiation TherapistIncludes callNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$40 - $60/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Ask the employer about nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

At Duly Health and Care, you are supported to do your best work and make a meaningful impact every day. You will be part of a collaborative, physician-led team that works as one and puts patients at the center of everything we do.

With a connected network of providers, care teams, and services across primary and specialty care, surgery centers, imaging, lab, and therapy, you are part of a system designed to deliver high-quality, coordinated care.

Together, we create an environment where you can grow, contribute, and help improve the experience and outcomes for every patient we serve. Radiation Therapist - Schaumburg Full Time - 40 hours per week.

Location: Schaumburg Hours: Monday through Friday various hours 6:30am – 4:00pm Some travel to Lisle on occassion Sign-On Bonus - $10,000 Join Us at Our Brand-New Schaumburg Medical Campus Duly Health and Care is excited to expand cancer services in our newly opened, state-of-the-art Schaumburg building—designed to bring world-class care, advanced technology, and an exceptional patient experience to the northwest suburbs.

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Radiation Therapist to join our growing oncology team and deliver best-in-class care in a modern, patient-centered environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits that include healthcare navigation assistance. Access to a mental health benefit at no cost. Employer provided life and disability insurance. $5,250 Tuition Reimbursement per year. Immediate 401(k) match. 40 hours paid volunteer time off.

A culture committed to community engagement and social impact. Up to 12 weeks parental leave at 100% pay and a financial benefit for adoption and surrogacy for non-physician team members once eligibility requirements are met.

Responsibilities Takes steps and follows procedures to secure and safeguard patient and confidential information. Assesses patient's condition, age, size and other medical conditions to best determine if treatment can be performed within the prescribed plan.

Review radiation oncologist's prescribed dose prior to the administration of radiation; checks to ensure that prescribed doses are mathematically correct and when needed, consults with the radiation physicist and/or treatment plan to determine factors for treatment.

Assists and monitors patient during treatment; recognizes significant complications, notes, problems, complaints or occurrences; notifies physician as needed. Able to answer patient questions and provide emotional support as needed.

Operates specialized radiation therapy equipment; recognizes malfunctions and refers service as needed; selects technical factors per treatment plan. May arrange patient transportation to and from the department to provide patient care.

Provides patient / significant other education and explanation of procedures being performed. Explains waiting times in excess of established protocol. Assists radiation oncologist / physicist with brachytherapy procedures.

Maintains records of treatments and doses administered according to departmental policies and procedures. Performs chart checks as required; assists physicist with record keeping. Will perform all other duties/responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications Successful completion of an accredited course study in Radiation Oncology Technology. Preferred ARRT(T) registered or meets eligibility requirements for examination.

Examination must be completed within six months of eligibility Licensure by State of Illinois - IEMA Division of Nuclear Safety Obtains continuing education credits as required Maintains CPR certification Prefer a minimum of one year of professional radiation therapist experience in a clinical or hospital setting The compensation for this role includes a base pay range of $40.00-60.00, with the actual pay determined by factors such as skills, experience, education, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity.

Additional compensation may be available through shift differentials, bonuses, and other incentives. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package. Let’s start with what matters. People. Purpose. Care.

At Duly Health and Care, we believe healthcare works best when it’s personal, connected, and led by people who truly care. We are a physician-led medical group built on trusted relationships, teamwork, and a shared commitment to putting patients first in every decision we make.

Our team members are caregivers, collaborators, problem-solvers, and leaders. Together, we show up with compassion, act with purpose, and take ownership of the care we deliver and the experience we create.

Whether you’re caring directly for patients or supporting the teams who do, your role matters here, and your voice is valued. We listen with intention, work as one, and challenge ourselves to keep improving, not for recognition, but because our patients, families, and communities count on us.

Innovation at Duly isn’t about chasing what’s next for its own sake. It’s about finding better ways to deliver high-quality, affordable, and accessible care, today and into the future.

If you’re looking for meaningful work, supportive teammates, and the opportunity to help shape the future of care while staying grounded in compassion and community, you’ll find your place at Duly. Current Duly Health and Care team members: Please do not apply through this external site.

To be considered, log in to Workday through the OneDuly intranet and click on Career Opportunities to apply. This ensures your application is reviewed appropriately. If you have questions, please connect with your leader or HR Business Partner for support.

Key Responsibilities

The Radiation Therapist is responsible for administering prescribed radiation doses and operating specialized therapy equipment while monitoring patients for complications. They also provide patient education, maintain treatment records, and assist with brachytherapy procedures.

Requirements

Candidates must have completed an accredited course in Radiation Oncology Technology and hold a State of Illinois IEMA license. ARRT(T) registration and at least one year of professional clinical experience are preferred.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

ARRT (preferred)

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentDose CalculationEquipment OperationPatient MonitoringClinical DocumentationPatient Safety

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Radiation Therapist at Duly Health and Care a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Radiation Therapist roles — ranked against 726 active Radiation Therapist roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Mental Health Therapy Career Context

In Illinois, the Mental Health Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$103k (14 salary observations; 43 listings), vs ~$109k nationally (159 salary observations; 894 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-07-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

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

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Jul 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$104k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $104k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Radiation Therapist Jobs

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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution11 jobs

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$48.51-$79.07/hr
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$43.77-$72.95/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 7.2this job 6.1
Better work-life than 40% of Mental Health Therapy (Radiation Therapist) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 126 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in Schaumburg

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$408k
Typical market rent
$2,147/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
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.

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

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About Duly Health and Care

Hospitals and Health Care
Downers Grove
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus ($10,000)
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision
Free mental health benefit
Employer-provided life and disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement ($5,250/year)
401(k) match
Paid volunteer time (40 hours)
Parental leave (12 weeks at 100% pay)