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Elk Grove Village, Illinois

Radiation Therapist

Radiation TherapistNo nightsPart-Time

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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.

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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

Patient positioningTreatment planningRegulatory complianceIEMA certificationARRT certificationClinical documentation

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.

Top Radiation Therapist Jobs

25 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution15 jobs

5
<$125k
3
$125k-150k
4
$150k-175k
3
$175k-200k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks16 jobs

401k / retirement match
94% this job
Sign-on bonus
44%
Loan repayment
13%
CME allowance
13%
Relocation assistance
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Radiation Therapist II-2

Sutter Health · Sumter, South Carolina

$65.1-$91.14/hr
#2

San Luis Obispo Radiation Therapist II

Sutter Health · San Luis Obispo, California

$65.1-$91.14/hr
#3

Radiation Therapist - Radiology Oncology

$58.07-$90.14/hr
#4

Lead Proton Radiation Therapist

$48.51-$79.07/hr
+ 23 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 5.1
Better work-life than 50% of Radiation Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 565 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Elk Grove Village

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$404k
Typical market rent
$1,813/mo
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

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

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Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Prescription Coverage
HSA/FSA Options
Employer-Matched 403(b)
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance