Radiation Therapist: Patient-First Oncology Specialist

Northwestern Medicine; Geneva (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

401(k) matching

Lifecycle benefits

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Radiation Therapist to deliver precise radiation therapy and simulations at the NMH Cancer Center. You will work with a team to ensure high-quality, compassionate patient care and adhere to MD prescriptions and safety standards.

The role requires ARRT certification or eligibility, a JRCERT/AMA-approved training, and CPR certification. You will support positioning, equipment readiness, and patient comfort throughout treatments.

Qualifications

• IEMA license required.
• ARRT certification or eligibility; if hired without ARRT, must obtain within 3 months.
• Graduation from a JRCERT/AMA approved Radiation Therapy Technology course; ARRT certification eligibility.
• CPR Basic Life Saver certification through the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Instructs and prepares patients for radiation therapy or simulations.
• Demonstrates knowledge of treatments and use of pertinent equipment.
• Prepare supplies and equipment necessary for positioning and accuracy of treatment.
• Assess patient pain interfering with treatments and contact physician for intervention.
• Rooms patients and provides direct patient care under physician supervision and/or direction of an RN/LPN; records medical histories.
• Prepares patients for treatments and considers specific patient needs; administers care according to age and abilities.
• Adheres to infection control standards; maintains clean and safe treatment areas.

Education

Illinois Emergency Management Administration (IEMA) license

Graduated from JRCERT/AMA approved course in Radiation Therapy Technology

ARRT certification or eligibility

CPR Basic Life Saver certification (AHA)

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Radiation Therapist to deliver precise radiation therapy and simulations at the NMH Cancer Center. You will work with a team to ensure high-quality, compassionate patient care and adhere to MD prescriptions and safety standards.

The role requires ARRT certification or eligibility, a JRCERT/AMA-approved training, and CPR certification. You will support positioning, equipment readiness, and patient comfort throughout treatments.