Pays $39.13 - $51.21/hr — Radiation Therapist market median is ~$104k (39 jobs)
About the Role
Radiation Therapist. Assists with patient flow and treatment delivery. $39.13-$51.21/hr. Alton, IL.
Join OSF HealthCare as a Radiation Therapist – $39-51/hr in Alton, Illinois, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $39.13 - $51.21/hr.
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Market-competitive total rewards
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join OSF HealthCare as a Radiation Therapist – $39-51/hr.
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.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current Radiation Therapy license from the IEMA Department of Nuclear Safety and be ARRT registry eligible. A 2-year training program in Radiation Therapy is required.
Certifications
Key Skills
Radiation Therapy Career Context
Of the 47 active Radiation Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
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 19.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 1.5/10 on work-life balance for Radiation Therapist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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