Cancer Center-Radiation Therapist

Radiation Therapist Above average in Radiation TherapyNo weekendsNo nightsPart-Time

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No weekends
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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

BLS

Key Skills

Equipment maintenanceClinical coordination

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 Above average in Radiation Therapy — ranked against 500 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, 38% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Radiation Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

6.4/10 work-life score · Above average in Radiation Therapy — ranked against 500 active roles in this specialty

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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

6.4/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Radiation Therapy

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  • No weekends
  • No nights
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About Trinity Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Albany, NY
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation
Full benefits package
Opportunity for growth