Radiation Therapist – Full-time Days

Northwestern Medicine

Radiation Therapist at Northwestern Medicine preparing patients for radiation therapy and managing care. Demonstrates technical knowledge and adheres to safety protocols in patient treatment.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $43 - $60 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 assessing patient needs and providing direct care under supervision, ensuring accurate treatment delivery.

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Radiation Therapy TechnologyPatient CareARRT LicensureIEMA/IDNS CertificationMedical History Recording

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Hard Skills

Patient PreparationTreatment AdministrationPain AssessmentEquipment PreparationRadiation Safety Compliance

Soft Skills

CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsAttention to Detail

Certifications & Qualifications

ARRT LicensureIEMA/IDNS Certification

Industry Keywords

Radiation TherapyPatient SimulationDirect Patient CareAccredited Radiation Therapy ProgramBachelor of Science

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy program
IEMA/IDNS in Radiation Therapy Technology
ARRT Licensure or eligibility for licensure
Bachelor of Science (Preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

tuition reimbursement
loan forgiveness
401(k) matching
lifecycle benefits