Radiation Therapist Oncology

Join to apply for the Radiation Therapist role at Ascension . 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Schedule: PRN/As Needed Monday-Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm; NO weekends or holidays! Hospital: Ascension Saint Joseph Location: Chicago, IL Salary: $41.00 per hour Benefits Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer. Responsibilities Administer radiation therapy by exposing specific areas of the patient’s body to prescribed doses of radiation. Prepare and position patients and select anatomic parameters accurately. Deliver appropriate patient treatment plan in collaboration with physician and dosimetrist. Maintain detailed records of all therapy sessions. Maintain and adjust necessary equipment, including linear accelerator. Position patients and select anatomic and technical parameters accurately. Ensure all activities comply with regulatory agency standards. Ensure prompt submission of high‑quality images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers, and patient data/history). Assist in maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area, and any other areas in the department. Licensure / Certification / Registration BLS Provider obtained within 1 month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Radiologic Technologist credentialed from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Radiation Therapist credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained within 12 months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date. Education High school diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR associate’s degree/technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job‑specific experience required. Additional Preferences NO weekends or holidays! Why Join Our Team Ascension Illinois delivers compassionate, personalized care throughout Chicago and its surrounding suburbs. As one of the largest health systems in Illinois with 15 hospitals and more than 230 sites of care, you will find an environment that allows you to thrive and create a career path you love. Join a diverse team of more than 17,000 associates and more than 600 providers who are dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care to all. Ascension is a leading non‑profit, faith‑based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states. Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. Pay Non-Discrimination Notice Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants. E-Verify Statement This employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full-time Job function Health Care Provider Industries Hospitals and Health Care #J-18808-Ljbffr Ascension