Radiation Therapist - Part Time Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

2 days ago

Chicago, Illinois$43.43-$65.14/hrPart TimeMental Health Therapy

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ No Nights

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Northwestern Memorial Healthcare as a Radiation Therapist – Part-Time Days, Sign-On Bonus 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: $43.43-$65.14/hr (Est. $90k-$135k/year)

Signing bonus: $1.

401(k) with employer match.

Student loan repayment assistance.

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Part-Time 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

Radiation therapyPatient careSimulationEquipment operationInfection controlMedical history recordingPain assessmentPositioningClinical documentationRegulatory compliance

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Radiation Therapist - Part Time 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 $135k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $135491 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Chicago, 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–$135k)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Radiation therapy, Patient care, Simulation, Equipment operation, Infection control, Medical history recording, Pain assessment, Positioning. 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 accurate and compassionate delivery of radiation therapy treatments and simulations to patients. They work in cooperation with the medical team to ensure procedures follow physician prescriptions while maintaining high standards of patient care and safe...

Benefits package: Tuition reimbursement, Loan forgiveness, 401(k) matching, Lifecycle benefits, Sign-on bonus eligibility. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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