Radiation Therapist
Listed compensation
$46.72-$70.89/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Where You’ll Work
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891.
Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.
Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.
Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education.
Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.
We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence.
When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As a Radiation Therapist, you will be responsible for accurately delivering prescribed courses of radiation therapy to cancer patients, ensuring clinical precision and patient comfort.
Every day you will meticulously position patients, operate sophisticated radiation equipment, perform daily quality assurance checks, and carefully monitor patients throughout treatment, providing support and clear communication.
To be successful, you will demonstrate exceptional technical proficiency, meticulous attention to detail, and compassionate patient care, crucial for safe and effective cancer treatment.
Performs treatment assessment and planning to all patient groups in accordance with the physician treatment plan.
Simulates the patient treatment position for radiation delivery in CT room according to physician’s treatment parameter orders.
Constructs various patient immobilization devices per physician orders.
Follows department dosimetry guidelines to calculate monitor units for the linear accelerator per physician prescription, when necessary.
Delivers treatment to all patient groups using a linear accelerator in accordance with the physician treatment plan.
Prepares patient for treatment by assisting in directing or transporting patient to treatment room.
Job Requirements
Required
- Graduation from an accredited program in Radiation Therapy Technology., upon hire and
- Medical Radiographer: WA, upon hire and
- Registered Technologist Radiation Therapy, upon hire and
- Basic Life Support (through AHA) - CPR, upon hire
Preferred
One year of directly related work experience that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge skills/abilities
Key Responsibilities
Responsible for accurately delivering prescribed radiation therapy courses to cancer patients using linear accelerators. Duties include patient positioning, operating sophisticated equipment, and performing daily quality assurance checks.
Requirements
Requires graduation from an accredited Radiation Therapy Technology program and current licensure as a Medical Radiographer in WA. BLS/CPR certification and registration as a Technologist in Radiation Therapy are mandatory.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Radiation Therapist at St Michael Medical Center a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Radiation Therapist) — ranked against 126 active Mental Health Therapy (Radiation Therapist) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Mental Health Therapy Career Context
Of the 40 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% have no call, 65% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Jul 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$122k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $114k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$122k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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