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Lady Lake, Florida

Lead Radiation Therapist

Radiation TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

2026-11-02

Country

United States of America

Location: Villages Cancer Center

Why Join FCS

At Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, we believe our people are our strength and we invest in them. In addition to having a positive impact on the people and communities we serve, associates benefit from significant professional opportunities, career advancement, training and competitive wages.

Offering competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits packages to include tuition reimbursement, 401-K match, pet and legal insurance.

A Little Bit About FCS

Since 1984, Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute & Research Institute (FCS) has built a national reputation for excellence. With over 250 physicians, 220 nurse practitioners and physician assistants and nearly 100 locations in our network.

Utilizing innovative clinical research, cutting-edge technologies, and advanced treatments, we are committed to providing world-class cancer care.

We are recognized by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) with a national Clinical Trials Participation Award, FCS offers patients access to more clinical trials than any private oncology practice in Florida.

Our patients have access to ground-breaking therapies, in a community setting, and may participate in national clinical research studies of drugs and treatment protocols.

In the past five years, the majority of new cancer drugs approved for use in the U.S. were studied in clinical trials with FCS participation prior to approval.

Through our partnership with Sarah Cannon, we are one of the largest clinical research organizations in the United States. Often, FCS leads the nation in initiating research studies and offering ground-breaking new therapies to patients.

Come join us today!

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Vice President, Radiation Services Manager, Dosimetrist, Physicist and/or the Radiation Oncologist the Radiation Therapist Lead is responsible for the coordination of care as it relates to radiation oncology.

  • Responsible for the daily operations of the technical operations.
  • This includes daily treatments on the linear accelerators, special procedures and simulations.
  • Responsible to know, understand and uphold the SOP’s.
  • Orient and train staff on SOP’s and new procedures.
  • Assure safe staffing levels on linear accelerators.

Qualifications

  • Associate’s degree is required.
  • Must have ARRT (T) certification.
  • A valid Florida Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT, RTT) license in state of employment.
  • Associate’s degree is required.
  • Five (5) years of previous clinical radiation therapy experience required.
  • Management/Leadership experience is needed.
  • BLS required (AHA preferred)

Core Capabilities

Analysis & Critical Thinking: Critical thinking skills including solid problem solving, analysis, decision-making, planning, time management and organizational skills.

Must be detailed oriented with the ability to exercise independent judgment, as well as the ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

Ability to assess patient needs and condition is essential.

Interpersonal Effectiveness: Developed interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, diplomacy, tact, conflict management, delegation skills, and diversity awareness.

Ability to work effectively with sensitive and confidential material and sometimes emotionally charged matters.

Communication Skills: Effective communication skills (oral, written, presentation), is an active listener, and effectively provides balanced feedback.

  • Fluency in the English language with excellent oral and written communication skills is required.
  • Customer Service & Organizational Awareness: Strong customer focus.

Ability to build an engaging culture of quality, performance effectiveness and operational excellence through best practices, strong business and political acumen, collaboration and partnerships, as well as a positive employee, physician and community relations.

Self-Management: Effectively manages own time, conflicting priorities, self, stress, and professional development.

  • Self-motivated and self-starter with ability work independently with limited supervision.
  • Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-site environment with demonstrated ability to juggle competing priorities and demands from a variety of stakeholders and sites.
  • Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required.
  • Certifications/Licenses: A valid Florida Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT/RTT) license required.

ARRT Certified BLS Certified CPR Certified

  • Valid state Driver’s License for travel to satellite offices and offsite meetings.
  • Compliance with the company Driver Safety Operations and Motor Vehicle Records Check Policy is required

SCREENINGS – Background and Drug Screens

Safeguarding our patients and each other is an important part of how we deliver the best care possible to the communities we serve. All offers of employment at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background screening.

Additionally, as a condition of employment, FCS requires all new hires to receive various vaccinations, including the influenza vaccine, barring an approved exemption. In addition, FCS is a drug-free workplace, and all new hires will be subject to drug testing. Medical Marijuana cards are not recognized.

EEOC

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) is committed to helping individuals with disabilities to participate in the workforce and ensure equal opportunity to compete for jobs.

If you require an accommodation to submit a resume for positions at FCS, please email FCS Recruitment (Recruiter@FLCancer.com) for further assistance. Please note this email address is intended to request an accommodation as part of the application process. Any other correspondence will not receive a response.

FCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical operationsStaff training

Radiation Therapy Career Context

Of the 48 active Radiation Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 35% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

Radiation Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Radiation Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedRadiation Therapy median $111k (middle half $99k–$136k)461 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingFlorida index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Radiation Therapy listings in Florida52 active672 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 35% no call · 58% no weekends48 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 4% offer loan repayment672 active listings, Nov 2026
New Radiation Therapy listings183 in the last 30 days130 the 30 days before (+41%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Radiation Therapy pay trend+3.4% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Radiation Therapist Jobs

24 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

15 jobs
3
<$105k
3
$105k-115k
7
$115k-125k
2
$125k-135k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

18 jobs
401k / retirement match
94%
Sign-on bonus
44%
Loan repayment
11%
CME allowance
11%
Relocation assistance
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Radiation Therapist

Advocate Health · Illinois

$41.1-$61.65/hr
#2

Radiation Therapist, Staff - Radiation Oncology (Galveston)

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) · Galveston, Texas

$85k-$126k
#3

Radiation Therapist - Radiation Therapy Technologist (RTT) - Oncology - Boulder, CO

$40-$60/hr
#4

Radiation Therapist - Full-time - Days

$36.37-$59.64/hr
+ 22 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 572 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Florida Cancer Specialists

Hospitals and Health Care
Fort Myers, Florida
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Tuition reimbursement
401-K match
Pet insurance
Legal insurance

Living in Lady Lake

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$339k
Typical market rent
$1,497/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.4
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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