Radiation Therapist
Listed compensation
$40.87-$62.3/hr
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Job Description
Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer.
As the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, Moffitt employs some of the best and brightest minds from around the world. Join a dedicated team of nearly 11,000 who are shaping the future we envision. Moffitt has been recognized as a Best and Brightest Company to Work For in the Nation and is continually named one of the Tampa Bay Times’ Top Workplaces.
Summary
Location: Moffitt at Speros Outpatient Center and Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation Proton Center 16370 Wilton Way, Land O'Lakes, Florida 34638
Radiation therapists work under the guidance of radiation oncologists to administer prescribed radiation treatment to cancer patients. Their responsibilities include performing patient treatments, machine warmups, calculations, simulations, and ensuring radiation safety measures.
Operating specialized equipment, such as linear accelerators, they deliver precise radiation to specific areas of the body while closely monitoring patients, maintaining records, and providing emotional support. This role requires technical proficiency, attention to detail, and a compassionate approach to patient care.
Salary Range
$40.87 - $62.30
Salary ranges posted for this position represent the expected base pay range for the role. Actual compensation may vary based on location and a variety of job-related factors, including experience, skills, education, and internal equity among Team Members in similar positions.
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Key Responsibilities
Radiation therapists administer prescribed radiation treatments to cancer patients under the guidance of radiation oncologists. They are responsible for operating specialized equipment, performing simulations, and ensuring patient safety throughout the treatment process.
Requirements
The role requires technical proficiency in operating linear accelerators and the ability to perform precise calculations and machine warmups. Candidates must demonstrate strong attention to detail and a compassionate approach to providing emotional support to patients.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Radiation Therapy Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$107k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $104k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida 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, 68% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $85k–$130k | Radiation Therapy median $111k (middle half $99k–$133k) | 403 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$104k in purchasing power | Florida index 103.4 (US = 100) | BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Radiation Therapy listings in Florida | 149 active | 2,196 nationally | live on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 18% no call · 68% no weekends | 40 benchmarked listings |
| Radiation Therapy pay trend | +8.3% vs prior quarter | — | through Sep 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$107k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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