Radiation Therapist
Listed compensation
Starting at $52/hour
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- No weekends
Job Description
Why Join Our Team?
At New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), we are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our patients, their families, and our communities. Our passionate team of expert oncologists, hematologists, and healthcare professionals work together to provide world-class cancer care close to home. By offering cutting-edge treatments, innovative research, and a patient-centered approach, we are redefining what’s possible in the fight against cancer and blood disorders.
If you want to be part of a growing organization committed to healing, hope, and advanced care, join us and help make a meaningful impact!
Job Description
Radiation Therapist
- Hours: M-F, 8am-4pm
- Location: Brooklyn, NY
- Organization: New York Cancer and Blood Specialists
Position Overview
Radiation Therapists are responsible for delivering high-quality radiation treatments as prescribed by our Radiation Oncologists. This role plays a vital part in our commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.
In This Role, You Will
- Administer radiation to specific body parts as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist
- Ensure proper patient positioning to guarantee accurate treatment delivery
- Follow all principles of radiation protection for patient, staff, and self
- Review and verify patient charts for accuracy and completeness
- Prepare and perform daily quality assurance tests on radiation machines
- Fabricate and use immobilization devices as needed
- Counsel patients and monitor side effects, ensuring safety throughout treatment
- We Require
- Flexibility to travel to various locations
- Valid NY State License in Radiation Therapy
- Registered with ASRT and ARRT
- Availability for full-time training (5 days/week) for the first 3 weeks
- New grads welcome
What We Offer
- Salary: Starting at $52/hr based on experience
- Join us at NYCBS, where we are making strides in healthcare through innovative and compassionate care.
Visit our website at: Nycancer.com
Follow us on Facebook: NYCBS on Facebook
*New York Cancer and Blood Specialists is an Equal Opportunity Employer.*
Key Responsibilities
The Radiation Therapist is responsible for administering precise radiation treatments as prescribed by oncologists while ensuring patient safety and comfort. They also perform daily quality assurance tests on equipment and maintain accurate patient records.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a valid New York State License in Radiation Therapy and be registered with ASRT and ARRT. The role requires the ability to travel to various locations and availability for full-time training during the first three weeks.
Key Skills
Radiation Therapy Career Context
Of the 40 active Radiation Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$108k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $100k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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Listing-based score
- No weekends
Living in New York
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $876k
- Typical market rent
- $4,154/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 40 min
- State income tax
- Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.