RADIATION THERAPIST - RAD THERAPY CENTER (40 HRS/WK DAYS)

Riverside Healthcare • Bourbonnais, IL

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About The Position

The Radiation Therapist at Riverside Healthcare’s Cancer Treatment Center administers radiation therapy as prescribed by a radiation oncologist. The therapist ensures patients receive safe, accurate, and compassionate care, working with a multidisciplinary team to support positive patient outcomes.

The role includes administering prescribed treatments, positioning patients, fabricating immobilization devices, performing CT simulations, and operating radiation therapy equipment such as linear accelerators. The therapist monitors patients during treatment, educates patients and families, collaborates with clinicians on treatment planning, performs quality assurance, maintains treatment records, and supports regulatory compliance. The position also requires professional, timely communication with patients and customers and flexibility with assignments within the employee’s professional scope, duties, and licensure.

This is a 1.0 FTE position, 40 hours per week on days. Starting and ending times may vary, with an early, mid, and late rotation. The stated pay range is USD $37.54–$50.29 per hour.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Radiation Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current, valid Radiologic Technologist license in Illinois.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Strong critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities and a patient-centered approach to care.
• Proficiency with medical equipment and electronic health record software.
• Compassionate, detail-oriented approach and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards of care.

Responsibilities

• Accurately administer prescribed radiation therapy using appropriate equipment while targeting treatment areas and minimizing exposure to surrounding healthy tissue.
• Position patients according to treatment plans and use immobilization devices as needed to ensure accurate, reproducible treatments.
• Fabricate individualized immobilization devices and assist with other custom devices as directed by a physician, physicist, or dosimetrist.
• Perform CT simulations, including scanning patients at appropriate levels, transferring and reconstructing images, coordinating with the Gammex laser system, and marking isocenters.
• Operate and maintain radiation therapy equipment, including linear accelerators; perform warm-up procedures and quality assurance on ancillary equipment.
• Observe patients during treatment, provide immediate care when necessary, and report unusual reactions or side effects to the radiation oncologist.
• Educate patients and families about radiation therapy, address concerns, and provide guidance on managing side effects.
• Collaborate with radiation oncologists, dosimetrists, and other healthcare professionals on treatment planning and modifications based on clinical needs and patient responses.
• Perform quality assurance checks on equipment and treatment plans to support accuracy and compliance with safety standards.
• Maintain accurate patient treatment records, including daily logs and treatment plan changes.
• Support compliance with DNV and Commission on Cancer regulations and document required clinical patient information during rooming.
• Follow AIDET format and standards; greet and acknowledge customers promptly and professionally.
• Demonstrate flexibility with assignments within professional scope, duties, and licensure.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and training.
• Engage in assigned community health initiatives and outreach programs.
• Provide emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, families, and friends.
• Maintain and administer medications accurately, including sample logging in the EMR and medication room management, in accordance with regulatory standards.
• Measure health outcomes against patient care goals and standards and make necessary adjustments to care plans.
• Assist weak or infirm patients from wheelchairs to treatment couches and help transfer patients from gurneys using a moving board and sheets.

Benefits

• Paid time off programs (for 0.5–1.0 FTE).
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits (for 0.5–1.0 FTE).
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Paid Leave Hours accrued as worked (for 0.001–0.49 FTE).
• Premium pay, such as shift differential.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
• Employee well-being programs and career development programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree