Radiation Therapist

About the job

Work Schedule

Per Diem, varied schedule. Day/Evening shift, Monday-Friday. You will work at the UW Health Carbone Cancer Center of Rockford.

We are currently seeking a Radiation Therapist to:

• Provide patient education to encourage cooperation, understanding, and optimal treatment outcomes.
• Monitor, maintain, and perform routine quality control checks on radiation therapy equipment; ensure a clean, safe, and organized treatment environment.
• Assist the Radiation Oncologist with patient‑related procedures in accordance with established protocols.

Additional components of compensation may include:

• Evening, night, and weekend shift differential
• Overtime
• On-call pay

At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have:

Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance Annual wellness reimbursement Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs! Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development Strong shared governance structure Commitment to employee voice

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of Radiation Therapy Technology program. Required

Licenses & Certifications

• Current license from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and current certification (or eligible for certification) in Radiation Therapy from the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT). Required
• Basic Life Support/CPR Certification. Upon Hire Required

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Job Description

UW Northern Illinois benefits

Additional Information

• Job Identification: 53615
• Job Category: Clinical / Direct Patient Care (non-RN)
• Locations: 3535 N Bell School Rd, Rockford, IL, 61114, US
• FTE: 0.005
• Pay Range: $39.94 - $59.91 / hr