Radiation Therapist – Outpatient, Full-time, Days

Northwestern Medicine

Radiation Therapist providing patient care and conducting radiation therapy simulations at Northwestern Medicine. Responsible for assessing patient pain and ensuring treatment accuracy.

Posted 7/11/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $43 - $54 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Radiation Therapy, including patient preparation, treatment administration, and adherence to safety protocols. Proficient in patient care, assessment, and maintaining infection control standards in clinical settings.

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Radiation TherapyPatient CareARRT LicensureInfection Control StandardsPatient Assessment

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Hard Skills

Radiation Therapy TechniquesPatient PositioningMedical History RecordingTreatment SimulationEquipment Preparation

Soft Skills

CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsAttention to Detail

Certifications & Qualifications

IEMA/IDNS CertificationARRT Licensure or Eligibility

Industry Keywords

Radiation Safety PoliciesPatient Care ServicesInfection ControlAccredited Radiation Therapy ProgramBachelor of Science Preferred

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Instructs and prepares patients for radiation therapy or simulations
Demonstrates overall knowledge of treatments and use of pertinent equipment
Prepare supplies and equipment necessary for positioning and accuracy of treatment
Assesses patient pain interfering with treatments
Make appropriate physician contact for intervention
Rooms patients and provides direct patient care under the supervision of a physician, and/or direction of an RN/LPN
Records medical histories
Prepares patients for treatments and considers specific patient needs; administers care according to individual age and abilities
Adheres to all departmental and radiation safety policies and procedures
Maintains infection control standards for treatment/procedure rooms and areas where patient care services are delivered

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy program
IEMA/IDNS in Radiation Therapy Technology
ARRT Licensure or eligibility for licensure
New graduates need within 3 months of graduation
Preferred Bachelor of Science

Benefits

Comp & perks

tuition reimbursement
loan forgiveness
401(k) matching
lifecycle benefits