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Madison, Wisconsin

Radiation Therapist – Proton Therapy Center

Radiation Therapist 8.0 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$83,533 - $125,299/year

Listing transparency5 of 6 stated

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
No weekends
Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Work Schedule

100% FTE, day shift, 40 hours per week. Monday through Friday position, 8-hour
shifts between the hours of 7:00AM to 5:00PM, though hours can vary slightly
depending on patient census. You will work in the Proton Therapy Clinic at
Eastpark Medical Center in Madison, WI. Our Proton Center will be opening in
Spring 2026. Candidates will join and be trained in proton therapy, create
workflows and aid in development of new program standard operating procedures.
This position may be eligible for a $5,000.00 sign-on bonus. Hours may vary
based on the operational needs of the department.

Pay

* This position may be eligible for a $5,000.00 sign-on bonus.
* Relocation assistance may be available for qualified applicants

Be part of something remarkable

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

We are seeking Radiation Therapists to

* Simulate and treat patients in our brand new, state-of-the-art proton therapy
center.
* Perform routine, complex, and specialized work as well as integration and
administration of new technology.
* Proton radiation therapy interest required, and experience highly preferred

Learn more about Proton Therapy at UW Health.
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At UW Health, you will have

* An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid
time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption
assistance. Full time benefits for part time work.
* Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and
allow for work-life balance.
* Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department
that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
* Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth
by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
* The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former
colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

Qualifications
* Graduate of a School in Radiation Therapy Technology Required

Licenses & Certifications
* Certified as a Radiation Therapist by the American Registry of Radiologic
Technologists Upon Hire Required
* CPR certification Upon Hire Required

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging
UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for
everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for
people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as
we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each
employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW
Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Eastpark Medical Center - UW Health’s state-of-the-art ambulatory facility
located across from East Madison Hospital on Eastpark Blvd. transforms the
patient experience. It is home to many specialties, including women’s complex
care, adult cancer care, advanced imaging and laboratory services and innovative
clinical trials.

Job Description

[https://uwhealth.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?id=4164&entityid=3&p=UWH]

UW Hospital and Clinics benefits
[https://www.uwhealth.org/files/uwhealth/careers-assets/benefits/HR-110695-17-Benefits-Flier-for-UWHC-Employees.pdf]

Key Responsibilities

Simulate and treat patients within a state-of-the-art proton therapy center. Assist in the development of new program standard operating procedures and create clinical workflows.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient SimulationRadiation TreatmentWorkflow CreationTechnology Integration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Radiation Therapist – Proton Therapy Center at UW Health a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Mental Health Therapy (Radiation Therapist) — ranked against 153 active Mental Health Therapy (Radiation Therapist) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Mental Health Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% have no call, 75% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$104k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $111k in an average-cost state. 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution9 jobs · 8 employers

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Work-life snapshot

8.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 5% in Mental Health Therapy (Radiation Therapist)

  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • On-site

Living in Madison

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$433k
Typical market rent
$1,616/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.3
State income tax
Up to 7.7%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Madison, WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About UW Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Madison, WI
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health and dental insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plans
Two-week paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Tuition benefits
Referral bonus
Sign-on bonus $5,000