Radiation Therapist

Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital is seeking a Radiation Therapist to provide high-precision treatments for oncology patients on a per diem basis in Chicago, IL. You will work with the radiation oncology team to ensure accurate delivery and QA while utilizing ARIA/Truebeam systems.

Requirements include ARRT certification, ARIA/Truebeam experience, and a strong commitment to patient safety and education. Per Diem schedule, dayshift, with a competitive pay rate around $43.00 hourly.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited school of radiation therapy technology.
• ARRT certification required.
• Two years’ experience as a radiation therapist preferred.
• Experience with ARIA and Truebeam.
• Cyberknife and HDR experience preferred.
• American Heart Association BLS card required.
• Demonstrate ability and willingness to educate other staff. Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide radiation therapy treatments and function as an essential member of the radiation oncology treatment team in order to provide quality care to our patients.
• Demonstrate competency to deliver a planned course of radiation therapy accurately and safely.
• Use appropriate machine settings to deliver treatment while visually monitoring the patient and treatment console during treatment.
• Take verification images and check treatment plans and parameters prior to initial treatment.
• Report any deviations in treatment plan to appropriate channels and perform QA activities.

Skills

2 years experience

Educate staff

Independent

Education

ARRT certification

High School Diploma or equivalent

Graduate of accredited school of radiation therapy technology

AHA BLS card

Tools

ARIA

Truebeam

Cyberknife

HDR

Job description

Employment Status

Per Diem

Overview

• Department: Radiology Diagnostic
• Schedule: Variable- PRN
• Facility: St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital
• Location: Chicago, IL 60622

Why Work as a Radiation Therapist at Resurrection Medical Center?

• Practice at the Top of Your License: Deliver high-precision treatments to high-acuity oncology patients in a fast-paced setting, focusing on exact positioning, dosage accuracy, and critical technical decision-making for complex cancer cases.
• Drive Treatment Excellence: Play a pivotal role in the oncology care continuum by ensuring treatment fidelity and patient safety, collaborating directly with radiation oncologists and medical physicists to optimize clinical outcomes.
• Experience Clinical Variety: Utilize state-of-the-art linear accelerators and imaging technology across diverse treatment protocols—including IMRT, SBRT, and IGRT—helping patients navigate their recovery with advanced technical support.

Interview Process

• Streamlined interview process with minimal steps and quick scheduling
• Clear communication and timely feedback throughout the process
• Fast, efficient decision‑making that respects your time

Responsibilities

Provide radiation therapy treatments and function as an essential member of the radiation oncology treatment team in order to provide quality care to our patients. Demonstrate competency to deliver a planned course of radiation therapy accurately and safely. Use appropriate machine settings to deliver treatment while visually monitoring the patient and treatment console during treatment. Takes appropriate verification images. Check treatment plans and parameters prior to initial treatment. Reports any deviations in treatment plan to appropriate channels. Performs and maintains Quality Assurance activities.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited school of radiation therapy technology.
• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) certification required.
• Two years’ experience as a radiation therapist preferred.
• Experience and competence with ARIA and Truebeam.
• Cyberknife and HDR experience preferred.
• American Heart Association BLS card required.
• Demonstrate ability and willingness to educate other staff. Ability to work independently.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Pay Transparency

Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $43.00. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf