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RADIATION THERAPIST-REG - PER DIEM

Radiation TherapistPer Diem

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

  • Job Opportunity
  • Job ID: 49214
  • Positions Location: Lansing, MI Job Description General Purpose of Job: Provide

Description

Positions Location: Lansing, MI

Job Description

General Purpose of Job:

Provide radiation therapy services to cancer patients as directed by an authorized user (radiation oncology physician) in accordance with the established standards of the department.

Essential Duties

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Associates may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

Delivers accurately the prescribed planned course of radiation therapy in accordance with the radiation oncologist written directive and maintains legible and accurate records of daily treatment as required.

Performs radiation simulations procedures and observes patients for unusual reactions and/or events.

Performs procedures related to physics/dosimetry with and without supervision of the physicist and/or dosimetrist.

Follows all mandated departmental radiation safety, emergency, and hazardous materials procedures.

Reports and records equipment deficiencies to the Manager and/or Bio-Medical Engineering.

Responsible for supervision, instruction and education of students.

Attends departmental meetings and conferences.

Assists in nursing related functions as necessary.

Responsible for coordination of work flow to accommodate quality patient care and patient treatments.

Job Requirements

General Requirements

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within 60 days of hire.
  • Radiation Therapy American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registered.

Work Experience

  • None

Education

  • JRCERT accredited radiation therapy program graduate.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

  • Demonstrates effective communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrates ability to work as a team member.
  • Demonstrates ability to work independently as needed.

University of Michigan Health-Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Job Family

Clinical Professional/Technical/Allied Health

Requirements

  • Shift Days
  • Degree Type / Education Level Associate
  • Status Per Diem
  • Facility Sparrow Hospital
  • Experience Level New Grad

Key Responsibilities

Provide radiation therapy services to cancer patients as directed by a radiation oncology physician. Maintain accurate records and ensure adherence to safety procedures.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

TeamworkIndependenceRecord KeepingSimulation ProceduresEquipment ReportingNursing Functions

Radiation Therapy Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Radiation Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Of the 50 active Radiation Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Top contract/1099 Radiation Therapist Jobs

24 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution17 jobs

5
<$125k
3
$125k-150k
4
$150k-175k
3
$175k-200k
2
$200k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks15 jobs

401k / retirement match
93%
Sign-on bonus
53%
CME allowance
20%
Loan repayment
13%
Relocation assistance
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Radiation Therapist II

Sutter Health · Sacramento, California

$70.83-$99.15/hr
#2

Radiation Therapist

Montage Health · Monterey, California

$72.18-$96.52/hr
#3

Radiation Therapist - Pacific Cancer Care

$75-$95/hr
#4

Radiation Therapist II-2

$65.1-$91.14/hr
+ 22 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 1.5
Below most Radiation Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 579 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Lansing

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$193k
Typical market rent
$1,222/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.0
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Lansing-East Lansing, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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