Radiation Therapist - PRN
Listed compensation
$35.17-$52.76/hr
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
If you are a current Duly/SBC/QMG employee, please apply through the Internal Career Site.
At Quincy Medical Group, you are supported to do your best work and make a meaningful impact every day. You will be part of a collaborative, physician-led team that works as one and puts patients at the center of everything we do.
With a connected network of providers, care teams, and services across primary and specialty care, surgery centers, imaging, lab, and therapy, you are part of a system designed to deliver high-quality, coordinated care. Together, we create an environment where you can grow, contribute, and help improve the experience and outcomes for every patient we serve.
About the Role
As a Radiation Therapist at Quincy Medical Group, you will play a vital role in delivering radiation treatments to patients with cancer and other conditions requiring radiation therapy.
Working closely with radiation oncologists, medical physicists, dosimetrists, nurses, and other members of the oncology team, you will provide compassionate, patient-centered care while ensuring the safe and accurate delivery of prescribed treatments.
This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients throughout their cancer care journey.
Schedule: Hours may vary based on patient volume and departmental needs.
Position based in Quincy, Illinois.
Collaborative oncology environment focused on delivering high-quality cancer care and exceptional patient experiences.
Primary Responsibilities
- Administer radiation therapy treatments as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist.
- Accurately position patients and operate radiation therapy equipment to ensure precise treatment delivery.
- Review treatment plans and verify treatment parameters prior to administration.
- Monitor patients during treatment and respond appropriately to patient needs and concerns.
- Educate patients and families regarding treatment procedures, expectations, and side effect management.
Maintain accurate treatment records and documentation within the electronic medical record and radiation oncology systems.
Collaborate with physicians, physicists, dosimetrists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to support quality patient care.
- Perform quality assurance checks and follow established safety protocols and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain treatment equipment and report operational concerns as appropriate.
- Provide compassionate support to patients throughout their treatment experience.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support radiation oncology operations.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy program required.
- Current certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiation Therapy [ARRT(T)] required.
- Current state licensure, if applicable, required.
- Current CPR certification required.
- Previous radiation therapy experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of radiation therapy principles, patient positioning, treatment delivery, and safety practices.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, patient-centered environment.
- Commitment to providing safe, high-quality, compassionate patient care.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits that include healthcare navigation assistance.
- Access to a mental health benefit at no cost.
- Employer provided life and disability insurance.
- $5,250 Tuition Reimbursement per year.
- Immediate 401(k) match.
- 40 hours paid volunteer time off.
- A culture committed to community engagement and social impact.
Up to 12 weeks parental leave at 100% pay and a financial benefit for adoption and surrogacy for non-physician team members once eligibility requirements are met.
The compensation for this role includes a base pay range of $35.17 - $52.76 per hour, with actual pay determined by factors such as skills, experience, education, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. Additional compensation may be available through bonuses and other incentives. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package.
If you are committed to putting our patients first and helping shape the future of care, you belong at QMG.
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
Key Responsibilities
The Radiation Therapist administers prescribed radiation treatments while ensuring patient safety and accurate equipment operation. They collaborate with the oncology team to monitor patient progress and provide compassionate care throughout the treatment journey.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
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 (325 salary observations; 1,172 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)), so the posted ~$91k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $91k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $73k–$110k | Radiation Therapy median $110k (middle half $99k–$136k)12 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Illinois vs national | $104k median in Illinois | $114k nationally (−9%)34 state / 325 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$91k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Radiation Therapy listings in Illinois | 24 active | 593 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 35% no call · 65% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Radiation Therapy pay trend | −7.1% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
| Quincy Medical Group | #11 of 11 for pay | Top Employers work-life index |
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