Radiation Therapist
Listed compensation
$44.05-$65.34/hr
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about weekend coverage and nights and shift pattern.
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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · top 25% in radiation therapy | ranked against 578 Radiation Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $92k–$136k | Radiation Therapy median $104k (middle half $101k–$118k)35 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$113k in purchasing power | Virginia index 101.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Radiation Therapy listings in Virginia | 28 active | 578 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 43% no call · 57% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus · $10k loan repayment | US 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 |
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