Lead CT Radiation Therapist

Job Description

Work Schedule:

100% FTE, full-time. Day shift, MON-FRI rotating hours between 6:00am-5:30pm.


You will work at the UW Health Carbone Cancer Center in Rockford, IL.

This position is eligible for up to $20,000 sign-on bonus.


We are seeking an experienced, motivated Lead CT Radiation Therapist to join the dynamic, dedicated Radiation Oncology team at the Carbone Cancer Center!

About this position:

This role functions within a dyad leadership model, partnering closely with the Lead Radiation Therapist to support clinical excellence, staff development, and workflow optimization.

In this position, you will serve as the department's expert in CT Simulation techniques, providing mentorship and hands-on guidance to radiation therapists during their CT rotations. This role also affords the opportunity to work on two state of the art linear accelerators alongside a motivated team.

Additional components of compensation may include:

• Evening, night, and weekend shift differential
• Overtime
• On-call pay

At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have:

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance
• Annual wellness reimbursement
• Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids
• Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs!
• Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development
• Strong shared governance structure
• Commitment to employee voice

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited Radiation Therapy program. Required

Work Experience

• 3 years of experience as an active Radiation Therapist. Required
• At least five (5) years of experience as an active Radiation Therapist Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Current license from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and current certification in Radiation Therapy from the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT). Required
• Current CPR/BLS certification. Required

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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