Radiation Therapist – Outpatient

Northwestern Medicine

Radiation Therapist delivering radiation treatments and direct patient care at Northwestern Medicine’s Huntley outpatient facility. Preparing patients, equipment, treatment rooms, and medical records while following radiation and infection-control standards.

Posted 8/7/2026full-timeRemote • Huntley • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $43 - $60 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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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 and assessment, ensuring compliance with infection control standards and departmental procedures.

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Radiation TherapyPatient CareIEMA/IDNS QualificationARRT LicensureInfection Control

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Hard Skills

Patient PositioningTreatment AccuracyMedical History RecordingPain AssessmentEquipment Preparation

Soft Skills

CommunicationAttention to DetailEmpathy

Certifications & Qualifications

ARRT LicensureIEMA/IDNS Qualification

Industry Keywords

Radiation Safety PoliciesInfection Control StandardsPatient Treatment ProceduresAccredited Radiation Therapy Program

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Instruct and prepare patients for radiation therapy or simulations
Demonstrate knowledge of treatments and pertinent equipment
Prepare supplies and equipment for patient positioning and treatment accuracy
Assess patient pain that interferes with treatments and contact physicians for intervention
Room patients and provide direct patient care under physician or RN/LPN supervision or direction
Record medical histories
Prepare patients for treatments while considering individual age and abilities
Administer care according to patient needs
Follow departmental and radiation safety policies and procedures
Maintain infection control standards in treatment and patient-care areas
Clean and disinfect areas and change linen

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy program
IEMA/IDNS qualification in Radiation Therapy Technology
ARRT licensure or eligibility for licensure
New graduates must obtain IEMA/IDNS qualification and ARRT licensure or eligibility within 3 months of graduation
Preferred: Bachelor of Science

Benefits

Comp & perks

Tuition reimbursement
Loan forgiveness
401(k) matching
Lifecycle benefits
Competitive benefits supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being
Protection for unexpected life events
Sign-on bonus may be offered for the position, subject to eligibility