Radiation Therapist I - Radiation Oncology

Hiring Department: Radiation Oncology

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1035626

FTE: 1

Work Schedule: 40 hours per week

Shift: Days

# of Positions: 1

Workplace Type: On-Site

Posting Close Date: August 13th, 2025

Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $43.07 - 56.83 / Hourly Wage

About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity. Learn more: https://hospital.uillinois.edu/about-ui-health

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Position Summary

Employees at this level operate radiation therapy equipment as prescribed by a Radiation Oncologist to deliver prescribed doses of radiation in the treatment of malignant or non-malignant diseases. They work under the direct supervision of more senior Radiation Therapists and Radiation Oncologists.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Positions the patient for treatment utilizing appropriate patient immobilization devices
• Delivers prescribed doses of radiation to specified areas of the body, which includes assuring accurate equipment parameters and alignment through treatment verification systems, applying dosimetry calculations and isodose plans to treatment procedure, and recognizing and implementing changes in treatment set-ups
• Maintains daily records and documents of each patient's treatment (e.g., treatment parameters, set-up, special instructions, delivery of treatment, photographs, test results); records, documents, and files films of the patient's treatment area weekly for review
• Maintains treatment rooms through daily machine warm-up and documentation procedures (e.g., report equipment functioning, maintain inventory, restock supplies)
• Performs simulation and treatment procedures as instructed by the Radiation Oncologist
• Performs weekly verification of patient treatment site to ensure ongoing accuracy
• Performs proper billing procedures in accordance with departmental policies
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Licensure in radiation therapy technology as required by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)
  
  

http://www.state.il.us/iema/dns.asp

• Current/valid Basic Life Support CPR certification by the American Heart Association
  
  

To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.

Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment.

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