Pays $42.05 - $55.04/hr — Radiation Therapist market median is ~$104k (39 jobs)
About the Role
Lead Radiation Therapist. Assists with patient flow and treatment delivery. $42.05-$55.04/hr. Alton, IL.
Join OSF HealthCare as a Lead Radiation Therapist – $42-55/hr in Alton, Illinois, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $42.05 - $55.04/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 Lead Radiation Therapist – $42-55/hr.
Key Responsibilities
The Lead Radiation Therapist assists with daily patient flow, evaluates clinical processes, and operates specialized radiation equipment to deliver prescribed treatments. They also act as a point of contact for physicians, perform daily charging and auditing of CPT codes, and construct custom treatment devices.
Requirements
Candidates must have a two-year training program in radiography and at least two years of experience as a radiation therapist. Required certifications include ARRT registration and current IEMA Department of Nuclear Safety licensure.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
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 ~$101k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $101k 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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