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UT Health San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas

Radiation Therapist (Radiation Oncology Mays Cancer Center)

Radiation TherapistNo nightsFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

Under general supervision, responsible for assisting with the administration of targeted doses of radiation as prescribed by a radiologist in the treatment cancer and other diseases.

Benefits Overview

UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees.

Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits.

Medical - UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction.

Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists.

Employees receive $50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.

Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.

Vision - Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits.

Disability - Employees can enroll in the Disability Insurance which provides income if a non-work related illness or injury prevents you from working.

FSAs - Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.

Retirement - Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.

Time Off - A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options:

  • Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.
  • Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.
  • Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.
  • Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each year.

Discounts - Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.

EEO Statement

UT Health San Antonio is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our policy to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

Key Responsibilities

The primary responsibility involves assisting in the administration of targeted doses of radiation as prescribed by a radiologist for the treatment of cancer and other diseases. This requires meticulous attention to detail to ensure patients receive the correct amount of radiation.

Requirements

Candidates must be detail-oriented, capable of following exact instructions and measurements, and possess strong interpersonal skills for interacting with stressed patients. Required qualifications include registration by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists in Radiation Therapy and Texas state licensure, or eligibility for licensure, with licensure required within 180 days of employment.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Radiation AdministrationTargeted DosingPatient InteractionPhysical StaminaTechnical SkillsEquipment OperationMedical Radiological Technology

Radiation Therapy Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Radiation Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 11.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Of the 50 active Radiation Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Radiation Therapist Jobs

27 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution17 jobs

5
<$115k
7
$115k-130k
1
$140k
3
$145k-160k
1
$164k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks20 jobs

401k / retirement match
90% this job
Sign-on bonus
35%
CME allowance
10%
Loan repayment
5%
Relocation assistance
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$48.51-$79.07/hr
#2

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$50.24-$75.36/hr
#3

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$43.77-$72.95/hr
#4

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$67-$70/hr
+ 25 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 5.1
Better work-life than 50% of Radiation Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 592 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in San Antonio

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$226k
Typical market rent
$1,386/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.7
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About UT Health San Antonio

Research Services
San Antonio, Texas
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance (free for employees)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Retirement Plan (TRS or ORP)
Paid Time Off (128-208 hours/year)
Extended Illness Bank