Nevada System of Higher Education·Arlington Heights, Illinois
The role involves simulating treatment set-ups, performing dosimetric calculations, and delivering ionizing radiation as prescribed by the oncologist. Additionally, the therapist 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.
Our department offers a dynamic and diverse clinical environment with multiple advanced treatment platforms — Varian Halcyon linear accelerator, Varian TrueBeam linear accelerator, and Accuray CyberKnife robotic radiotherapy system — along with a dedicated Varian Bravos HDR brachytherapy suite. We also utilize a Philips wide-bore CT simulator to support high-quality, patient-centered treatment planning and simulation. Varian Aria & Epic EMR systems support documentation and workflow across the entire department for seamless integration of care.
This variety of technology supports a full spectrum of advanced radiation therapy techniques, including CBCT and kV/MV imaging, IMRT, prone treatments, stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), and stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), as well as HDR brachytherapy applications such as cylinders and tandem and ring procedures. We also integrated the Varian IDENTIFY system for surface-guided radiation therapy (SGRT), enabling respiratory gating and deep inspiration breath hold (DIBH) techniques to enhance treatment precision and patient safety.
You’ll be joining a collaborative team that includes three radiation oncologists, dedicated nursing support, three physics, three dosimetry staff, and a core team of approximately eight radiation therapists. We treat an average of 65–75 adult patients per day across all treatment units, allowing for a steady yet manageable workflow in a solely adult patient population.
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AM to 4:00 PM.
Therapist schedules rotate through staggered shifts (6:30-3:00, 7:00–3:30, 7:30–4:00, and 8:00–4:30), supporting both coverage and work-life balance. The therapy team participates in a rotating Saturday call schedule (~once every 7-8 weeks). The department is closed on holidays. At this time, therapists are based at this location and do not rotate between sites.
We actively collaborate with radiation therapy students, providing a supportive clinical environment where they can build confidence, strengthen technical skills, and connect classroom learning to real world patient care. Our team values teaching and mentorship, helping students grow into competent and compassionate future therapists.
Northwest Community is part of the Endeavor Health system, a newer integrated network built on a strong community foundation.
This site itself has proudly served the community for nearly 70 years.
Looking ahead, we are entering an exciting period of growth.
Plans are underway for a new state-of-the-art cancer institute on our campus, with construction anticipated to begin in late 2026 or early 2027 and patient care projected to begin in early 2029.
This expansion will bring new technology, expanded services, and additional opportunities for professional growth as patient volumes increase.
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.
Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org [http://www.endeavorhealth.org].
When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.
Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org [http://www.endeavorhealth.org]) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”.
Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.
At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging—each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together.
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Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Radiation Therapy program with IEMA licensure and CPR certification. ARRT (R) certification is required within one year of hire, with experience in Varian equipment and ARIA EMR preferred.
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