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Quincy Medical Group
Quincy, Illinois

Radiation Therapist - PRN

Radiation TherapistPer Diem

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.

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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

Electronic medical recordsOncology carePatient educationCommunication skillsOrganizational 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).

What does the Radiation Therapy market look like in Illinois?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$73k–$110kRadiation 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 powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Radiation Therapy listings in Illinois24 active593 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 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 payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Radiation Therapist Jobs

30 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

19 jobs
9
<$120k
6
$120k-135k
2
$135k-150k
2
$150k-165k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

22 jobs
401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
32%
Loan repayment
9%
CME allowance
9%
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$68.45-$98.92/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 1.9
Below most Radiation Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 593 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Quincy Medical Group

Hospitals and Health Care
Quincy, Illinois
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Free mental health benefit
Employer-provided life and disability insurance
$5,250 tuition reimbursement per year
Immediate 401(k) match
40 hours paid volunteer time off
Up to 12 weeks parental leave at 100% pay
Adoption and surrogacy financial benefit

Living in Quincy

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$191k
Typical market rent
$1,126/mo
Residents’ average commute
14 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.