Radiation Oncology - Radiation Therapist

Radiation TherapistIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Includes call
Weekends
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Job Description

Radiation Oncology - Radiation Therapist

Basic Purpose of the Job

Using radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and to ensure safety of patients and staff. Prepare and administer radiation therapy to patients using appropriate equipment under direction of physician.

Explain test procedures and safety precautions to patients and assist them during procedures. Calculate, measure and record radiation dosage or radiopharmaceuticals received, used and disposed, using computer and following physician's prescription.

Collect and analyze data from the computer-generated image for interpretation by a physician. Follow the directives of physicians, radiology management, and hospital administration in performing activities. Participate in all department and hospital directed Quality Assurance activities. Perform other duties in the department as directed by management.

Minimum Education

§ Certificate of Completion from an approved Radiation Therapy Technology Program

Minimum Work Experience

Two-year experience preferred

Required Licenses / Certifications

  • Must possess a current certification of completion from an approved Radiation Therapy Technology Program.
  • Must possess a current ARRT certification and state licensure.
  • BLS/CPR as a healthcare provider as per the American Heart

Key Responsibilities

The Radiation Therapist is responsible for preparing and administering radiation therapy to patients while ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols and government regulations. They also calculate radiation dosages, assist patients during procedures, and participate in departmental quality assurance activities.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a certificate of completion from an approved Radiation Therapy Technology Program and possess current ARRT certification and state licensure. A minimum of two years of experience is preferred, along with active BLS/CPR certification.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient careDosage calculationMedical imagingClinical data analysis

Radiation Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Radiation Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Radiation Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Top Radiation Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution19 jobs

3
<$130k
9
$130k-155k
3
$155k-180k
3
$180k-205k
1
$206k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks16 jobs

401k / retirement match
81%
Sign-on bonus
63%
CME allowance
25%
Loan repayment
13%
Relocation assistance
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 3.0
Higher than about 2 in 10 of 540 Radiation Therapy listings

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

  • Includes call