Quincy Medical Group·Quincy, Illinois
Deliver prescribed radiation treatments and perform planning CT simulations while ensuring patient safety and accuracy. Collaborate with providers and physicists to maintain high-quality care and compliance with safety standards.
Quincy Medical Group is seeking a skilled and patient-focused Radiation Therapist to join our oncology team. In this role, you will deliver prescribed radiation treatments and perform planning CT simulations while ensuring patient safety, comfort, and accuracy at every step. This position plays a critical role in the patient care journey, requiring strong technical expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to provide compassionate support to patients undergoing cancer treatment. You will work closely with providers, physicists, and the broader care team to ensure high-quality treatment delivery and compliance with all safety standards. Primary Responsibilities: The Radiation Therapist performs planning CT simulations using proper positioning, immobilization, and marking techniques to ensure accurate and reproducible treatments. You will deliver prescribed radiation therapy with precision, verifying patient identity, treatment parameters, and provider orders prior to each session. Responsibilities include preparing treatment rooms and equipment, maintaining patient communication throughout procedures, and monitoring patients for side effects or concerns, reporting findings to the provider as needed. You will assist with tumor localization, dosimetry support, and contrast studies, while ensuring adherence to radiation safety standards for patients and staff. This role also includes maintaining accurate documentation in the electronic medical record, supporting scheduling and workflow coordination, performing daily quality assurance checks on treatment machines and CT simulators, and identifying and reporting equipment issues. You will contribute to chart checks, billing accuracy, and compliance with regulatory, safety, and quality standards while helping maintain a high level of patient care throughout the treatment process. Benefits & Compensation
Core Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, including a health navigation assistant.
Life & Disability Insurance: Employer-provided life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually to support your educational goals.
Paid Time Off: Starting at 17 frontloaded PTO days, 6 paid holidays, and 5 paid volunteer days.
Parental Benefits: Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave, childcare assistance, and financial support for adoption and surrogacy.
Financial Perks: Bi-weekly 401(k) employer match and access to earned wages before payday through the Instant Pay Benefit.
Requires graduation from an ARRT-approved Radiology and Radiation Therapy program with current ARRT registration and Illinois licensure. BLS/CPR certification is mandatory, and 6-12 months of experience is preferred.
Market context
Behavioral health positions in Illinois often draw steady interest because employers look for licensed or graduate-prepared candidates who can work in clinical, community, or care-coordination settings. This role is competitive because the required background is specific—either a master’s degree in a human services field or an active Illinois RN license, with behavioral health experience preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your licensure, degree, and setting experience before applying.
