Pays $46.44-$65.02/hr — Radiation Therapist market median is ~$104k (27 jobs)
Radiation Therapist-Huntley Oncology Clinic Full-time Days
About the Role
Full-time Radiation Therapist, day shift. $96K-$135K. Northwestern Medicine, Huntley, IL.
Join Northwestern Memorial Healthcare as a Radiation Therapist – Full-Time Days, $96K-$135K in Huntley, Illinois, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $46.44 - $65.02/hour.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401(k) matching
- Lifecycle benefits
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- Sign-on bonus eligibility
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only, student loan benefits. Work with Northwestern Memorial Healthcare in Huntley, Illinois, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Radiation Therapist is responsible for delivering safe, high-quality radiation treatments and simulations while ensuring accurate patient positioning and imaging. They must also maintain precise treatment records, monitor patient status, and collaborate with the clinical team to ensure adherence to safety and regulatory standards.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Radiologic Technology with board certification in Radiation Therapy. Required credentials include IEMA licensure, ARRT certification, and AHA BLS certification.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Radiation Therapy Career Context
Of the 50 active Radiation Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$116k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $116k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Radiation Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 5.1/10 on work-life balance for Radiation Therapist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
Benefits analysis: Compared to 27 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...
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