Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois·Janesville, Wisconsin
The Radiation Therapist is responsible for performing core functions including scheduling, simulation, patient set-up, and accurate and timely delivery of external beam treatments while practicing appropriate radiation safety procedures. This role also requires accurate completion of patient charts, knowledge of treatment calculations, and designing/fabricating treatment blocks.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Possesses core knowledge of required Radiation Therapist functions, including scheduling, simulation, patient set-up, and treatment.
Demonstrates a functional knowledge of all major components of department equipment.
Delivers external beam treatments in an accurate and timely fashion with a high degree of accuracy.
Assesses and addresses patient's needs while under treatment.
Practices appropriate Radiation Safety procedures.
Accurate and timely completion of patient charts according to established standards and procedures.
Demonstrates knowledge of standard and advanced treatment calculations and treatment plans.
Designs and fabricates blocks accurately and efficiently.
Performs Simulation with a high degree of accuracy in a timely fashion with little or no supervision.
Utilizes appropriate scripting, barriers, and patient identifiers as required per position.
Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations:
Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.
Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions.
Partnering - Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals.
Cost - Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.
Education and Experience
Graduate of an accredited radiation therapy program Experience as a radiation therapist preferred
Certification and Licensure
ARRT registration in radiation therapy required (or eligible upon hire and attain within one year) Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days
Skills and Abilities Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Good interpretive/analytical skills Strong organizational skills Ability to perform multiple functions with minimal direction, independent of supervision Complex problem solving
The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to talk and hear; stand, walk, and sit; use hands to finger, handle, feel, and reach with hands and arms.
The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, taste and smell.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move 25 to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 50 to 100 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and have the ability to adjust and focus.
Level of Supervision
Performs routine duties independent of supervision, but consults with the Radiation Oncologist, Medical Physicist, Medical Dosimetrist and Radiation Oncology Supervisor/Manager/Director as required.
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
$38.80 - $60.14
Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer [https://careers.mercyhealthsystem.org/jobs]. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and benefits, including retirement, time off, on-demand pay, access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more. Click here [https://www.mercyhealthsystem.org/join-our-team/benefits/] for more details.
At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.
Candidates must graduate from an accredited radiation therapy program and possess ARRT registration in radiation therapy (or be eligible upon hire). Experience as a radiation therapist is preferred, and approved CPR or BLS certification is required within 90 days of hire.
Market context
Wisconsin employers typically seek radiation therapists in hospital and cancer-care settings, where demand is tied to oncology service volume and replacement hiring. This role is competitive because candidates need formal radiation therapy training, ARRT certification, and CPR at hire, while benefits commonly include health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, paid parental leave, and dental coverage. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certification status and recent clinical experience before applying.