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Harvey, Illinois

IMH RGS Radiation Therapist - Radiation Oncology, Registry

Radiation TherapistIncludes callNo nightsPer Diem

Compensation

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, Ingalls Memorial Hospital, as a Radiation Therapy Technician in the Radiation Oncology department in Harvey. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.

Join the hospital trusted by Chicago’s Southland, Ingalls Memorial Hospital, in this role as a Radiation Therapy Technician in Harvey, IL.

Under the supervision of the Lead Therapist of Radiation Therapy and the medical direction of the Radiation Oncologist, administers ionizing radiation to patient for therapeutic purposes; assists Radiologist with radioactive isotope treatment, general and surgical procedures; schedules patients and maintains necessary records; assists in teaching radiation therapy students. These services are provided for both inpatients and outpatients of all ages.

Maintains ACR standards at all time in the Radiation Therapy department

Required Qualifications

  • Graduate of an AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology and maintains certification with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
  • Retains an active Radiation Therapy accreditation with the Illinois Department of Nuclear Safety.
  • Registry eligible applicants must provide proof of application for temporary license.
  • Must successfully complete and maintain CPR certification.

Position Details

  • Job Type/FTE: 0.01FTE
  • Shift: Days, Registry / PRN
  • Unit/Department: Radiology Radiation
  • CBA Code: Non-Union

We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other.

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As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.

Compensation & Benefits Overview

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits.

The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.

The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.

Key Responsibilities

Administers ionizing radiation to patients for therapeutic purposes under the supervision of a lead therapist and radiation oncologist. Assists with radioactive isotope treatments, maintains patient records, and participates in teaching radiation therapy students.

Requirements

Requires graduation from an AMA-approved School of Radiologic Technology and active certification with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Must hold an active Radiation Therapy accreditation with the Illinois Department of Nuclear Safety and maintain current CPR certification.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Ionizing radiation administrationPatient careSurgical procedure assistanceRecord maintenanceStudent instructionACR standards compliance

Radiation Therapy Career Context

In Illinois, the Radiation Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$104k (30 salary observations; 61 listings), vs ~$112k nationally (238 salary observations; 1,138 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-03-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Radiation Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

Radiation Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedRadiation Therapy median $110k (middle half $99k–$136k)15 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Illinois vs national$104k median in Illinois$112k nationally (−7%)30 state / 238 national salary observations
Cost of livingIllinois index 100.0US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Radiation Therapy listings in Illinois25 active578 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 32% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 4% offer loan repayment689 active listings, Oct 2026
Radiation Therapy pay trend+1.2% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing 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

27 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

16 jobs
3
<$110k
5
$110k-120k
7
$120k-130k
0
$130k-140k
1
$140k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

22 jobs
401k / retirement match
95%
Sign-on bonus
32%
CME allowance
14%
Loan repayment
9%
Relocation assistance
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$42.11-$67.37/hr
#2

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$41.1-$61.65/hr
#3

Radiation Therapist, Staff - Radiation Oncology (Galveston)

$85k-$126k
#4

Radiation Therapist - Radiation Therapy Technologist (RTT) - Oncology - Boulder, CO

$40-$60/hr
+ 25 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Radiation Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 578 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in Harvey

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$112k
Typical market rent
$1,696/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

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