Radiation Therapist - Oncology - Days

Endeavor Health • Arlington Heights, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Radiation Therapist works in the Oncology department at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights, Illinois, delivering radiation therapy in a collaborative, adult-only clinical environment. The department treats an average of 65–75 patients per day and uses advanced platforms including Varian Halcyon and TrueBeam linear accelerators, an Accuray CyberKnife system, a Varian Bravos HDR brachytherapy suite, and a Philips wide-bore CT simulator. Varian Aria and Epic EMR systems support documentation and workflow. Treatment techniques include CBCT and kV/MV imaging, IMRT, prone treatments, SRS, SBRT, HDR brachytherapy, surface-guided radiation therapy, respiratory gating, and DIBH.

The position is full-time at 40 hours per week, with staggered weekday shifts between 6:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Therapists participate in a rotating Saturday call schedule approximately once every seven to eight weeks; the department is closed on holidays. Therapists are based at this location and do not rotate between sites. The role includes collaboration with radiation therapy students in a supportive teaching and mentorship environment.

The department is part of Endeavor Health. A new cancer institute is planned for 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 a 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.
• Work under the general supervision of the System Manager, Radiation Oncology.
• Assist in patient care and management.
• Adhere to clinical, technical, and operational policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Potential eligibility for an Annual Incentive Plan based on organizational performance.
• Premium pay, such as shift, on-call, and holiday pay, for eligible positions.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Potential annual increases based on performance.
• Career pathways for 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.
• Sign-on bonus of $15,000.

What This Job Offers

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