Radiation Therapist - Per Diem 1 - Days
About The Position
The Radiation Therapist works in the oncology department at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights, Illinois, delivering prescribed radiation treatments and supporting patient care. The department serves adult patients and treats an average of 65–75 patients per day across its treatment units. Therapists work under the general supervision of the System Manager, Radiation Oncology, and follow clinical, technical, and operational policies and procedures. The department uses Varian Halcyon and TrueBeam linear accelerators, an Accuray CyberKnife robotic radiotherapy system, a Varian Bravos HDR brachytherapy suite, and a Philips wide-bore CT simulator. Its treatment capabilities include CBCT and kV/MV imaging, IMRT, prone treatments, SRS, SBRT, and HDR brachytherapy procedures. The Varian IDENTIFY system supports surface-guided radiation therapy, respiratory gating, and DIBH. Varian Aria and Epic EMR systems support documentation and workflow. The therapist joins a collaborative department with radiation oncologists, nursing, physics, dosimetry, and other radiation therapists. Schedules vary across weekday shifts, and the team participates in a rotating Saturday call schedule approximately once every 7–8 weeks. The department is closed on holidays, and therapists are based at this location rather than rotating between sites. This is a per-diem Level 1 position requiring 32–72 hours per six-week schedule. The role also takes place in a teaching environment that collaborates with radiation therapy students. The organization is planning a new cancer institute on the campus, with construction anticipated to begin in late 2026 or early 2027 and patient care projected to begin in early 2029.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy program.
- At minimum, be a candidate for ARRT (R) certification; successfully complete the certification exam and become registered within one year of the position start date.
- Current CPR certification issued by the American Heart Association.
- IEMA (Illinois Emergency Management Agency) licensure.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience with Varian equipment.
- Previous experience with ARIA EMR.
Responsibilities
- Simulate treatment setups, perform dosimetric calculations, and accurately deliver ionizing radiation as prescribed by the radiation oncologist.
- Assist with patient care and management.
- Adhere to clinical, technical, and operational policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Premium pay, such as shift, on-call, and holiday pay, based on the employee’s job.
- Incentive pay for select positions.
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
- Career Pathways to promote professional growth and development.
- 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.
- Community involvement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
Associate degree
