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VHC Health
Arlington, Virginia

Senior Radiation Therapist

Radiation TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$96k-$181k

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Job Description

Position Title

Senior Radiation Therapist

Job Description

Purpose & Scope:

Under general supervision is responsible for all aspects of technical and clinical duties in Radiation Oncology Department.

Education

College diploma in radiological procedure is required.

Experience

Five years of experience in radiation therapy is required.

Certification/Licensure

Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiation Therapy required.

Additional Job Description

At VHC Health, every role contributes to exceptional care, better outcomes, and stronger communities.

In addition to your base compensation, VHC Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements), as well as additional wellness and retirement benefits designed to support our employees and their families.

VHC Health is committed to wage transparency and equitable pay practices. The compensation offered for this position—whether expressed as an annual salary or hourly rate—is determined based on a variety of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors.

These factors include, but are not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, relevant training and experience, skill level, shift differentials (where applicable), internal equity, and current market conditions.

The posted hiring range reflects the range VHC Health, in good faith, believes is appropriate for this role at the time of posting. This range may be adjusted in the future based on business needs or market changes.

No portion of compensation is considered earned until it is vested and determined in accordance with the terms of applicable policies and benefit plans.

The availability and amount of any bonuses, incentives, or other benefits are subject to the terms of those plans and may be modified at the sole discretion of VHC Health, in accordance with applicable law. VHC Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

VHC Health maintains a drug-free workplace. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited at all VHC Health locations.

Key Responsibilities

The Senior Radiation Therapist is responsible for performing all technical and clinical duties within the Radiation Oncology Department. They ensure high-quality patient care while adhering to departmental standards and safety protocols.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a college diploma in radiological procedures and possess at least five years of experience in radiation therapy. Additionally, registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiation Therapy is required.

Qualifications

Education
High school
Experience
5+ years of experience

Radiation Therapy Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$139k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $137k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Radiation Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 18% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

What does the Radiation Therapy market look like in Virginia?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$137k in purchasing powerVirginia index 101.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Radiation Therapy listings in Virginia30 active595 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 18% no call · 70% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Radiation Therapy pay trend−7.1% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Radiation Therapist Jobs

11 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution11 jobs · 9 employers

5
<$155k
2
$155k-185k
2
$185k-215k
1
$227k
1
$251k

Annual compensation range

#1

Radiation Therapist Lead

Sutter Health · Santa Cruz, California

$86.08-$120.5/hr
#2

Radiation Therapist

Sutter Health · Castro Valley, California

$78.08-$109.3/hr
#3

Radiation Therapist II-2

$65.1-$91.14/hr
#4

Radiation Therapist - Radiology Oncology

$58.07-$90.14/hr
+ 9 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 593 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About VHC Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Arlington, VA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Wellness and retirement benefits

Living in Arlington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.00M≈ 10.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,702/mo≈ 34% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.9
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.