Radiation Therapist - Full-time Days

1 month ago
Illinois$41.10 - $61.65/hrFull TimeMental Health Therapy

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Job Description

About the Role

Join American Addiction Centers as a Radiation Therapist – Full-Time Days, $85K-$128K in United States. Department: 37303 Advocate Lutheran General Hospital - Oncology: Radiation Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: M-F 5 8’s, 0800-1630 Pay Range $41.10 - $61.

Key Responsibilities

  • Administers Radiation Therapy treatments in compliance with physician prescription and treatment plan.
  • 1)Is able to reproduce setup in the treatment room as indicated in treatment chart utilizing appropriate positioning aides.
  • 2)Maintains visual and audible contact with patients at all times.
  • 3)Reports all errors to the Supervisor, Radiation Oncology.

Requirements

  • 3)Participates in the early morning warm-up program.
  • Assists in the orientation and education of patients regarding treatments and side effects.
  • 1)Reinforces Radiation Oncologist and nurse’s advice regarding side effects.
  • 2)Reports any unusual side effects to Nursing and/or Radiation Oncologist.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $41.10 - $61.65/hr

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with American Addiction Centers in United States.

Key Skills

Radiation Therapy AdministrationPatient PositioningTreatment Chart ReviewElectronic Chart ManagementBilling AccuracyDose CalculationTumor LocalizationRadiographic TechniquesPlanning CTOn Board Imaging (OBI)Machine Quality AssurancePatient EducationStudent InstructionSanitationTeamworkEmpathy
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Radiation Therapist - Full-time Days at American Addiction Centers a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Mental Health Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Mental Health Therapy position at American Addiction Centers is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

American Addiction Centers lists compensation for this psychologist position at $41k to $61k annually.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $61000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Illinois.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Radiation Therapy Administration, Patient Positioning, Treatment Chart Review, Electronic Chart Management, Billing Accuracy, Dose Calculation, Tumor Localization, Radiographic Techniques. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The primary duties involve administering Radiation Therapy treatments according to physician prescriptions, maintaining accurate treatment records using the IMPAC system, and assisting physicians with tumor localization using radiographic techniques. Additional responsibilities include performing da...

Benefits package: Health/Welfare Benefits, Paid Time Off Programs, Flexible Spending Accounts, Family Benefits, Retirement Plans with Employer Match, Educational Assistance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About American Addiction Centers

Hospitals and Health Care
Brentwood, Tennessee
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Benefits & Perks

Health/Welfare Benefits
Paid Time Off Programs
Flexible Spending Accounts
Family Benefits
Retirement Plans with Employer Match
Educational Assistance
6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

1mo ago