Nevada System of Higher Education·Evanston, Illinois
Simulates treatment set-ups and delivers ionizing radiation as prescribed by the radiation oncologist. Assists in patient care and management while adhering to clinical and operational policies.
$37.47 - $58.08 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.
Simulates treatment set-ups, performs dosimetric calculation, and accurately delivers ionizing radiation as prescribed by the radiation oncologist while working under general supervision of the System Manager, Radiation Oncology.
Assists in patient care and management.
Adheres to clinical, technical and operational policies and procedures.
Education: Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy program, required.
Certification: At a minimum, must be a candidate for ARRT (R) (American Registry of Radiological Technology) (Radiology Therapy) certification. Must successfully complete certification exam and be registered within one year of start date into position.
Current CPR Certification issued by the American Heart Association, required.
License: IEMA (Illinois Emergency Management Agency) licensure, required.
Experience: previous experience with Varian equipment and previous experience with ARIA EMR, preferred.
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Requires graduation from an accredited Radiation Therapy program and IEMA licensure. Must be a candidate for ARRT (R) certification and hold a current AHA CPR certification.
Market context
Illinois oncology centers and hospital departments continue to rely on radiation therapists for scheduled treatment delivery, so demand is tied to steady cancer care volumes and staffing coverage on day shifts. This role is competitive because employers typically want accredited training, IEMA licensure, ARRT (R) candidacy, and current AHA CPR certification. Before applying, confirm your licensure status and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform, which condense the original job description to save research time.