RADIATION THERAPIST - RAD THERAPY CENTER (20 HRS/WK DAYS)

Riverside Healthcare • Bourbonnais, IL

2d • Onsite

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 and accurate treatment with compassionate, technically proficient care. This role works with a multidisciplinary team to support positive patient outcomes through patient-focused care and close attention to detail.

The therapist delivers prescribed treatments, positions patients, fabricates immobilization and other custom devices, performs CT simulations, and operates radiation therapy equipment. The role includes monitoring patients during treatment, educating patients and families, collaborating on treatment planning, performing quality assurance, maintaining treatment records, and supporting regulatory compliance. The therapist also follows AIDET standards and demonstrates flexibility with assignments within professional scope, duties, and licensure.

This position is listed as 20 hours per week on days. The posted pay range is USD $37.54–$50.29 per hour. Work involves patient transfers and lifting, exposure to radiation-treatment equipment and certain chemicals, and use of required protective clothing.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Radiation Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current and valid Radiologic Technologist license in the state of 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 and detail-oriented, with the 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 deliver prescribed radiation therapy using radiation therapy equipment while minimizing exposure to healthy tissue.
• Position patients according to treatment plans and use immobilization devices as needed for 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, and perform quality assurance and warm-up procedures 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 and provide guidance on managing side effects.
• Collaborate with radiation oncologists, dosimetrists, and other healthcare professionals on treatment planning and modifications.
• Perform regular quality assurance checks on equipment and treatment plans to support accuracy and safety compliance.
• Maintain accurate patient treatment records, daily treatment logs, and documentation of treatment-plan changes.
• Support clinic compliance with DNV and Commission on Cancer regulations and document required clinical patient information during rooming.
• Follow AIDET standards and greet and acknowledge customers promptly and professionally.
• Demonstrate flexibility with assignments within professional scope, duties, and licensure.
• Participate in professional development and training programs.
• Engage in community health initiatives and outreach programs as assigned.
• Provide emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients and their families and friends.
• Maintain and administer medications accurately, including sample logging in the EMR and medication-room management.
• Measure health outcomes against care goals and standards and adjust care plans as needed.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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