UChicago Medicine logo
UChicago Medicine
Chicago, Illinois

Radiation Therapist, Radiation Oncology, Registry, Days

Radiation Therapist 8.0 Work-LifeNo nightsPer Diem

Compensation

Pay not listed

The week · per this posting

Ask the employer about the pay range, the work setting, call expectations and time off.

Posted 5mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, in a patient-focused and engaging role as a Registry Radiation Therapist with our Hyde Park Radiation Oncology clinic.

In this role, under the general supervision of the Radiation Oncologist, the Radiation Therapist administers ionizing radiation and participates in the planning of patients receiving radiation therapy.

Essential Job Functions

  • Support medical center and department policies
  • Perform initial set-up checks, chart QA for new set-ups, & maintain consistency in daily setups
  • Maintain a clean and orderly work area
  • Perform simulation and treatment procedures
  • Assist with training and evaluation of radiation therapy students
  • Ensure adherence to patient safety standards
  • Participate in the evaluation of treatment devices
  • Participate and support department QA and QI initiatives
  • Adhere to Radiation Protection guidelines at all times
  • Attend staff meetings and department in-services
  • Maintain compliance with medical center and regulatory agency standards in regard to annual training, infection control, and credentialing requirements
  • Support the team concept and departmental goals
  • Performs other duties as requested by senior management

Required Qualifications

  • A completed high school diploma or GED from an accredited educational body
  • The satisfactory completion of a formal radiation therapy program from an AMA approved educational body
  • Certification from the American Registry for Radiology Technologists (ARRT) or be eligible to sit for the board exam
  • License with the Illinois Emergency Medical Agency (IEMA)

Position Details

  • Job Type/FTE: PRN, 0.1 FTE
  • Shift: Day
  • Unit/Department: Radiation Oncology
  • CBA Code: Non-Union

We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other.

We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.

UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities

UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.

Compensation & Benefits Overview

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits.

The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.

The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.

Key Responsibilities

The Radiation Therapist administers ionizing radiation and assists in the planning of patient treatment under the supervision of a Radiation Oncologist. They are also responsible for performing simulation procedures, maintaining equipment safety, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and have completed a formal radiation therapy program from an AMA-approved body. Certification from the ARRT and licensure with the Illinois Emergency Medical Agency (IEMA) are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient careIonizing radiation administrationTreatment planningQuality assuranceQuality improvementClinical documentation

Radiation Therapy Career Context

In Illinois, the Radiation Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$104k (34 salary observations; 55 listings), vs ~$114k nationally (319 salary observations; 1,164 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)). 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Radiation Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Radiation Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 7.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Radiation Therapist, Radiation Oncology, Registry, Days at UChicago Medicine a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Radiation Therapy — ranked against 594 active Radiation Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Top contract/1099 Radiation Therapist Jobs

26 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution18 jobs

4
<$115k
9
$115k-130k
1
$140k
3
$145k-160k
1
$164k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks18 jobs

401k / retirement match
100%
Sign-on bonus
22%
CME allowance
17%
Loan repayment
11%
Relocation assistance
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#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
+ 24 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Radiation Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 594 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights

Living in Chicago

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$356k
Typical market rent
$2,342/mo
Residents’ average commute
33 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.