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Madison, Wisconsin

Radiation Therapist – Proton Therapy Center

Radiation Therapist 8.0 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$84K–$125K /yr

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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Posted 5mo ago · Verified live

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.

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

UW Hospital and Clinics benefits

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 10% in Mental Health Therapy (Radiation Therapist) — ranked against 92 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, 35% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Jul 2026).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.0 / 10 · top 10% in mental health therapy (radiation therapist)ranked against 92 Mental Health Therapy (Radiation Therapist) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$111k in purchasing powerWisconsin index 94.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Work settingon-sitepeers: 35% no call · 70% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$5k sign-onUS healthcare professional listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 4% offer loan repayment670 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,623 in the last 30 days1,577 the 30 days before (+66%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Mental Health Therapy pay trend−5.7% vs prior quarter—through Jul 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (92 Mental Health Therapy (Radiation Therapist) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

median 7.2this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Mental Health Therapy (Radiation Therapist) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 92 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • On-site
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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

Living in Madison

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$430k
Typical market rent
$1,837/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 (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.