Radiation Therapist - Radiation Oncology
Company: Carle Health
Location: Champaign
Posted on: January 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Overview The Radiation Therapist applies ionizing radiation to
the patient in accordance with the prescription and instructions of
the Radiation Oncologist. Sign-on Bonus and Relocation available!
Qualifications Educational Requirements Education Level Field of
Study Associate's Degree Radiation Therapy Licensure/Certification
Requirements Licenses/Certifications Registered in Radiation
Therapy (T) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
And Licensed Radiologic Technologist - Radiation Therapy - Illinois
Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) And Basic Life Support (BLS)
within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA) Experience
Requirement Work Experience Length of Experience 1 years
Specialized Knowledge and Skills Requirements Good communication
skills to interact effectively with patients, patient families, and
other staff. Ability to perform highly complex and varied tasks
requiring independent knowledge, its application to a variety of
situations, and exercise of independent judgement. Ability to
supervise radiation therapy students. Responsibilities Essential
Functions Accurately delivers the planned course of radiation
therapy with minimal supervision. Verifies patient information and
prepares the treatment room and equipment. Monitors patient's
condition while undergoing treatment, recognizing signs of
treatment complications and alerting the physician or nurse if
needed. Explain procedure to patient, means of communication during
treatment, and procedure to follow if emergency arises during
treatment. Reinforce Radiation Oncologist's advice to patient
regarding reactions to treatment and their care. Department
Specific Job Function Perform quality assurance checks on all
treatment plans prior to treatment. Perform image fusion daily on
patients treatment (when applicable), verifying the planned
treatment field matches the area of interest for treatment. Perform
custom immobilization, through fabrication of patient specific
immobilization devices, to accurately align patients for daily
radiation therapy. Follow principles of Radiation protection for
patient, self, and others. Conduct daily Quality Assurance checks
on Radiation delivery equipment. About Us Find it here. Discover
the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive
and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth
meets balance – and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at
Carle Health. Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare
system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals,
physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle
BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health
Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health
Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold
Magnet 74; designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing
care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois
College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical
school, and Health Alliance™. We offer opportunities in several
communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth
and life-long careers at Carle Health. We are an Equal Opportunity
Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant
for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin,
religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran,
and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local
protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may
provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the
Department of Homeland Security with information from each new
employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more
information: . Compensation and Benefits The compensation range for
this position is $36.62per hour - $62.99per hour. This represents a
good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of
posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a
candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but
not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications,
location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model.
Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team
members and providers. To learn more visit
careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.
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