Radiation Therapist - Oncology - Days

Swedish Hospital; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Annual incentive plan

Shift/holiday pay

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking

Health savings account

Retirement match

Paid time off

Job summary

Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights, IL seeks a Radiation Therapist, Oncology, to join a dynamic, adult‑focused team. You will simulate treatment setups, perform dosimetric calculations and deliver prescribed ionizing radiation under supervision, with supportive collaboration from clinicians and therapists.

The role offers a Monday–Friday schedule with varied start times, a Saturday call rotation every 7–8 weeks, and a sign-on bonus up to $15,000.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy program.
• Candidate for ARRT (R) (Radiation Therapy) certification; must complete and be registered within one year.
• Current CPR Certification (American Heart Association).
• Illinois IEMA licensure.
• Experience with Varian equipment or ARIA EMR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Simulates treatment set‑ups, performs dosimetric calculations and delivers ionizing radiation as prescribed.
• Assists in patient care and management.
• Adheres to clinical, technical and operational policies and procedures.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

CPR certification

Education

Graduate of accredited Radiation Therapy program

ARRT Radiography Therapy candidate

Illinois IEMA licensure

Tools

Varian equipment

ARIA EMR

Job description

Hourly Pay Range:

$38.96 - $60.39 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights:

• Sign-on Bonus: $15,000
• Position : Radiation Therapist, Oncology
• Location : Northwest Community Hospital - Arlington Heights, IL
• Full Time | 40 hours/week
• Hours : Shifts will vary Monday-Friday, from 6:30am-3:00pm, 7:00am-3:30pm, 7:30am-4:00pm, 8:00am-4:30pm, with a Saturday requirement every 8 weeks.

Summary:

Our department offers a dynamic and diverse clinical environment with multiple advanced treatment platforms - Varian Halcyon linear accelerator, Varian TrueBeam linear accelerator, and Accuray CyberKnife robotic radiotherapy system - along with a dedicated Varian Bravos HDR brachytherapy suite. We also utilize a Philips wide-bore CT simulator to support high-quality, patient-centered treatment planning and simulation. Varian Aria & Epic EMR systems support documentation and workflow across the entire department for seamless integration of care.

This variety of technology supports a full spectrum of advanced radiation therapy techniques, including CBCT and kV/MV imaging, IMRT, prone treatments, stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), and stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), as well as HDR brachytherapy applications such as cylinders and tandem and ring procedures. We also integrated the Varian IDENTIFY system for surface-guided radiation therapy (SGRT), enabling respiratory gating and deep inspiration breath hold (DIBH) techniques to enhance treatment precision and patient safety.

You'll be joining a collaborative team that includes three radiation oncologists, dedicated nursing support, three physics, three dosimetry staff, and a core team of approximately eight radiation therapists. We treat an average of 65-75 adult patients per day across all treatment units, allowing for a steady yet manageable workflow in a solely adult patient population.

Standard treatment hours run from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Therapist schedules rotate through staggered shifts (6:30-3:00, 7:00-3:30, 7:30-4:00, and 8:00-4:30) , supporting both coverage and work-life balance. The therapy team participates in a rotating Saturday call schedule (~once every 7-8 weeks). The department is closed on holidays. At this time, therapists are based at this location and do not rotate between sites.

We actively collaborate with radiation therapy students, providing a supportive clinical environment where they can build confidence, strengthen technical skills, and connect classroom learning to real world patient care. Our team values teaching and mentorship, helping students grow into competent and compassionate future therapists.

Northwest Community is part of the Endeavor Health system, a newer integrated network built on a strong community foundation. This site itself has proudly served the community for nearly 70 years. Looking ahead, we are entering an exciting period of growth. Plans are underway for a new state-of-the‑art cancer institute on our campus, with construction anticipated to begin in late 2026 or early 2027 and patient care projected to begin in early 2029. This expansion will bring new technology, expanded services, and additional opportunities for professional growth as patient volumes increase.

What you will do:

• Simulates treatment set‑ups, performs dosimetric calculation, and accurately delivers ionizing radiation as prescribed by the radiation oncologist while working under general supervision of the System Manager, Radiation Oncology.
• Assists in patient care and management.
• Adheres to clinical, technical and operational policies and procedures.

What you will need:

• Education : Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy program, required .
• Certification : At a minimum, must be a candidate for ARRT (R) (American Registry of Radiological Technology) (Radiology Therapy) certification. Must successfully complete certification exam and be registered within one year of start date into position.
• Current CPR Certification issued by the American Heart Association, required .
• License : IEMA (Illinois Emergency Management Agency) licensure, required .
• Experience : previous experience with Varian equipment and previous experience with ARIA EMR, preferred .

Benefits (For full time or part time positions):

• Eligibility for our Annual Incentive Plan, which offers the potential to earn a certain percentage amount of your base salary based on organizational performance. (For AIP eligible positions)
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee's job (For eligible positions)
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Comm