Cancer Center-Radiation Therapist
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Job Description
Employment Type: Part time
Shift: Day Shift
Description
At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.
MercyOne Genesis serves a 17-county bi-state region of the Quad Cities (Davenport and Bettendorf, Iowa, and Rock Island and Moline, Ill.) metropolitan area and the surrounding communities of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois. But when it comes to clinical capabilities and quality, we exceed those geographical limits. We have earned distinction as a two-time national Top 15 Health System, and recognition for being in the top 1 percent in the nation for patient safety.
Join the MercyOne Genesis Family! We are looking to hire a Cancer Center - Radiation Therapist!
As a Cancer Center - Radiation Therapist at MercyOne Genesis, you will:
- Deliver radiation therapy treatment to patients in accordance with physician’s prescription
- Complete treatment preparation including simulation, immobilization, and block fabrication
- Coordinate care of patients receiving radiation therapy treatments
- Assure proper function of treatment equipment
- Provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the patients served on his/her assigned area
Schedule: 8 hours per week
7:30 am - 4: 00pm
No weekends or holidays
General Requirements
- Iowa Permit to Practice and ARRT
- Basic Life Support
- No experience required
Education
3 year college Radiation Therapy program or equivalent experience
Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!
Visit MercyOne Genesis Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of care.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Key Responsibilities
The Radiation Therapist delivers radiation therapy treatments according to physician prescriptions and coordinates patient care. They are also responsible for treatment preparation, including simulation and immobilization, while ensuring equipment functions correctly.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an Iowa Permit to Practice and ARRT certification, along with Basic Life Support. A 3-year college Radiation Therapy program or equivalent experience is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Cancer Center-Radiation Therapist at Trinity Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Radiation Therapy — ranked against 570 active Radiation Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Radiation Therapy Career Context
Of the 50 active Radiation Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
Radiation Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · top 25% in radiation therapy | ranked against 570 Radiation Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Radiation Therapy median $107k (middle half $99k–$129k)117 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Iowa index 87.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Radiation Therapy listings in Iowa | 8 active | 571 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 34% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 4% offer loan repayment670 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Radiation Therapy listings | 174 in the last 30 days | 163 the 30 days before (+7%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Radiation Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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