Radiation Therapist
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Job Description
Join our team as a day shift, PRN, Radiation Therapist in Athens, TX.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
Get to Know Your Team
UT Health Athens is a 127-bed facility, including a 24-hour ED, designated as a Level IV trauma center and Level IV stroke center; advanced diagnostic technology; 10-bed ICU; maternity unit radiation therapy center; and a stand-alone ED in Gun Barrel City.
Responsibilities
The Radiation Therapist Delivers radiation therapy treatments to cancer patients as prescribed by the physician and directed by the physics department.
Perform manual calculations.
Fabricate custom shielding blocks.
Perform Q.A. checks and warm-up Linear Accelerators.
Maintain constant communication with patients and family members to lend support and provide information concerning treatment.
Responsible for supervising all phases of student clinical rotations.
Qualifications
Job Requirements
Graduate of an approved school of radiation therapy technology or a school of radiologic technology and a one year radiation therapy program.
Must be registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology in Radiation Therapy and licensed by the State of Texas.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
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 10.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Of the 50 active Radiation Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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