Pays $46.44-$65.02/hrRadiation Therapist market median is ~$104k (27 jobs)

Radiation Therapist-Huntley Oncology Clinic Full-time Days

Radiation TherapistNo nightsFull-Time
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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

BLSBoard CertificationARRT

Key Skills

Radiation therapyPatient positioningSimulation proceduresTreatment imagingDose verificationPatient educationEquipment maintenanceQuality assuranceDocumentationClinical safetyInfection controlProblem solvingInterdisciplinary collaboration

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 ANALYSIS

This 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...

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About Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Chicago, Illinois
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Tuition reimbursement
Loan forgiveness
401(k) matching
Lifecycle benefits
Medical, dental, vision insurance
Sign-on bonus eligibility