Radiation Therapist-Outpatient Cancer Center Casual Status Days
Job Description
About the Role
Join Northwestern Memorial Healthcare as a Radiation Therapist – Outpatient Cancer Center, Casual Days in United States. Company Description At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Instructs and prepares patients for radiation therapy or simulations.
- Demonstrates overall knowledge of treatments and use of pertinent equipment.
- Prepare supplies and equipment necessary for positioning and accuracy of treatment.
- Assesses patient pain interfering with treatments.
Requirements
- Required: Illinois Emergency Management Administration (IEMA) license.
- American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) certification or eligibility.
- If hired without ARRT, must obtain within 3 months of starting.
- Graduated from JRCERT/AMA approved course in Radiation Therapy Technology, resulting in certification or eligibility for ARRT certification in Radiation Therapy Technology.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $90K - $126K
- Signing bonus: $1.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only, a signing bonus, student loan benefits. Work with Northwestern Memorial Healthcare in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Radiation Therapist-Outpatient Cancer Center Casual Status Days at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare 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. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
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 Northwestern Memorial Healthcare 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
Northwestern Memorial Healthcare lists compensation for this psychologist position at $90k to $126k annually.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Illinois.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
- Transparent compensation ($90k–$126k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Radiation Therapy, Patient Preparation, Equipment Operation, Patient Care, Pain Assessment, Medical History Recording, Infection Control, Compassionate Delivery. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.
Core responsibilities: The Radiation Therapist is responsible for the high-quality and compassionate delivery of radiation therapy treatments and simulations to patients at the NMH Cancer Center, working cooperatively with team members to ensure accurate delivery according to the physician's prescription. Key duties inclu...
Benefits package: 401k matching, Tuition reimbursement, Loan forgiveness, Lifecycle benefits. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
No nights (Independent predictor ↓ burnout)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Per Diem
Posted
3d ago
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