Radiation Therapist
Oak Lawn, IL
Cross Country Allied
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Radiation Therapist, Radiation Therapy, Oak Lawn, Illinois. This position provides radiation therapy services for oncology patients in primarily outpatient settings, with occasional inpatient or emergency appointments. The role supports treatment-room setup and patient care in a fast-paced, flexible, team-oriented environment.

Job Details

• Schedule: Day shift, 8 hours per shift, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Radiation Therapist certification or equivalent professional qualification
  • American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) credential
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • State nuclear safety credential
  • Ability to perform radiation therapy treatment with a true beam system
  • Ability to room patients and set them up in the treatment room
• Preferred Qualifications: More than one year of radiation therapy experience is preferred.
• Additional Information:
  • Patient population consists primarily of oncology patients, with approximately 95% outpatient care and some inpatient or emergency appointments.
  • Patient care is provided at a 1:1 therapist-to-patient ratio, with approximately 20 patients per treatment machine each day.
  • The role supports treatment-room operations and collaborates with radiation therapists, registered nurses, and physicians.
  • No weekend rotation, on-call coverage, or holiday coverage is scheduled.
  • One day of new employee orientation is provided.
  • Any scrub color may be worn.
  • Artificial fingernails and nail extensions are not permitted during direct patient contact; natural nail tips must be shorter than 1/4 inch.
  • Assignment dates are 12/07/2026 through 03/06/2027.

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits