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Sentara Health
Hampton, Virginia

Radiation Therapist

Radiation TherapistNo callPer Diem

Listed compensation

$44.05-$65.34/hr

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Job Description

City/State

Norfolk, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview

  • Sentara is hiring a Radiation Therapist for the Brock Cancer Center, in Norfolk, Virginia.
  • Shift: PRN/Flex
  • Minimum of 8 hours per week (Option up to 40-hours!)

Overview

Provide radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a Radiation Oncologist according to established practices and standards.

Education

  • Associates Degree in Radiologic Technology REQUIRED
  • Certification/Licensure

ARRT Certification PREFERRED

All new graduates will remain Radiation Therapist I for the first 2 years of employment and are required to pass boards within 6 months of hire.

Completion of an approved certification program prior to 2016 in lieu of Associates degree will also be considered.

Experience

No Experience Required

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We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $44.05 - $65.34 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

  • Medical, Dental, Vision plans
  • Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
  • Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
  • Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
  • Emergency Backup Care
  • Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
  • Life Insurance
  • 401k/403B with Employer Match
  • Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
  • Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
  • Pet Insurance
  • Legal Resources Plan
  • Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Key Responsibilities

Provide radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a Radiation Oncologist. Ensure all treatments are delivered according to established practices and safety standards.

Requirements

Requires an Associate degree in Radiologic Technology and the ability to pass boards within 6 months of hire. ARRT certification is preferred for all candidates.

Key Skills

Patient careClinical standardsRadiation safety

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Radiation Therapist at Sentara Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Radiation Therapy — ranked against 578 active Radiation Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Radiation Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Radiation Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 43% have no call, 57% require no weekends.

Radiation Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Radiation Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · top 25% in radiation therapyranked against 578 Radiation Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$92k–$136kRadiation Therapy median $104k (middle half $101k–$118k)35 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$113k in purchasing powerVirginia index 101.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Radiation Therapy listings in Virginia28 active578 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 43% no call · 57% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonus · $10k loan repaymentUS healthcare professional listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 4% offer loan repayment689 active listings, Oct 2026
Radiation Therapy pay trend+1.2% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (578 Radiation Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Radiation Therapist Jobs

28 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

18 jobs
4
<$115k
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5
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2
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3
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

22 jobs
401k / retirement match
95% this job
Sign-on bonus
32% this job
Loan repayment
9% this job
CME allowance
9% this job
Relocation assistance
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 6.4
Better work-life than 80% of Radiation Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 578 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • On-site
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About Sentara Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Virginia Beach, Virginia
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision plans
Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
401k/403B with Employer Match
Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year
Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
Pet Insurance

Living in Hampton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$268k
Typical market rent
$1,690/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.