Radiation Therapist
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Job Description
- Your future role at a glance
- Location: Elk Grove Village, IL
- Facility: Ascension Alexian Brothers
- Department: Radiation Oncology
- Schedule: Day shift | Part-time
- How you’ll make an impact in this role
- Safely administer radiation therapy by delivering prescribed doses to specific patient areas.
- Prepare and accurately position patients, collaborating with physicians and dosimetrists to execute treatment plans.
- Maintain and calibrate technical equipment, including linear accelerators, to ensure operational accuracy.
- Maintain detailed session records and ensure prompt, high-quality submission of all images and data to PACS.
- Enforce regulatory standards and maintain a clean, safe, and orderly department environment.
- What minimum requirements you’ll need
Licensure / Certification / Registration
BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Radiation Therapist credentialed from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Radiation Therapist credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date required.
Education
High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
- Benefits that help you thrive
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Time to recharge: paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
- Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
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Key Responsibilities
The Radiation Therapist is responsible for safely administering radiation therapy by delivering prescribed doses and accurately positioning patients. They also maintain and calibrate technical equipment while ensuring detailed session records and images are submitted promptly.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a BLS provider certification and IEMA Radiation Therapist credential, with an ARRT credential required within 12 months. Educational requirements include a high school diploma with 2 years of experience, an associate's degree, or 4 years of applicable experience.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
Key Skills
Radiation Therapy Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Radiation Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 13.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Of the 50 active Radiation Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
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