Lead CT Radiation Therapist

Work Schedule: 100% FTE, full-time. Day shift, MON-FRI rotating hours between 6:00am-5:30pm.

You will work at the UW Health Carbone Cancer Center in Rockford, IL.

We are seeking an experienced, motivated Lead CT Radiation Therapist to join the dynamic, dedicated Radiation Oncology team at the Carbone Cancer Center!

About This Position

This role functions within a dyad leadership model, partnering closely with the Lead Radiation Therapist to support clinical excellence, staff development, and workflow optimization.

In this position, you will serve as the department’s expert in CT Simulation techniques, providing mentorship and hands‑on guidance to radiation therapists during their CT rotations. This role also affords the opportunity to work on two state of the art linear accelerators alongside a motivated team.

Additional Components of Compensation May Include

• Evening, night, and weekend shift differential
• Overtime
• On-call pay

At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have:

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance
• Annual wellness reimbursement
• Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids
• Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs!
• Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development
• Strong shared governance structure
• Commitment to employee voice

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of Radiation Therapy Technology program.

Required

Work Experience

• At least five years experience as a technologist in a hospital radiation therapy department. Required

Licenses & Certifications

• Current license from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and current certification in Radiation Therapy from the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT). Required

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day.

It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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