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Saddle Brook, New Jersey

Radiation Therapist - Radiation Oncology

Radiation TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$42.12-$52.69/hr

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Job Description

About Our Company

We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.

Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, and Starling Physicians.

When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.

Please Note: We will only contact candidates regarding your applications from one of the following domains: @summithealth.com, @citymd.net, @villagemd.com, @villagemedical.com, @westmedgroup.com, @starlingphysicians.com, or @bmctotalcare.com.

Job Description

  • Job Description
  • Essential Job functions

Clinical Duties

  • Verify patient consent is documented
  • Prepare and position patients for simulation and treatment
  • Create and manage simulation and verification images
  • Document procedural timeout
  • Prepare the patient equipment for the delivery of the radiation
  • Plan and deliver the treatment as directed and prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist
  • Keep accurate records of the treatment of each patient
  • Observe radiation safety and protection procedures
  • Apply principles of ALARA to minimize exposure to patient, self and others
  • Monitors the patient visually and aurally during treatment
  • Involvement with treatment planning, which includes the exact location of the tumor and optimal technique for treatment
  • Achieves precision patient alignment using imaging and external markings
  • Assist in the computer planning of the specific treatment plan

Collaborates with radiation oncologists, medical physicists and medical dosimetrists to compensate for treatment inaccuracies; and reports deviations from the standard or planned treatment

General Job Functions

Participate actively in both the quality assurance required by law and/or accreditation institutions, and in clinical quality improvement initiatives

  • Work with IT Aria administrator to ensure automated billing system is optimized and assist in audits
  • Physical Job Requirements.
  • Pushing and pulling, taking frequency and weight into consideration.
  • Physical strength to lift heavy objects, carts, or items, taking frequency and weight into consideration.
  • Physical mobility, which includes movement from place to place on the job, taking distance and speed into account.
  • Physical agility, which includes ability to maneuver body while in place.
  • Dexterity of hands and fingers.
  • Balance is maintained during climbing, bending and/or reaching

Endurance (e. g. continuous typing, prolonged standing/bending, walking).

  • Education, Certification, Computer and Training Requirements
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the field

Graduate of a Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) accredited program in Radiation Therapy or equivalent

Maintain certification and registration in Radiation Therapy by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

Travel: Ability to commute to satellite offices as needed

Pay Range: $42.12 - $52.69 Hourly

The provided compensation range is based on industry standards and salary determinations will be made based on numerous factors including but not limited to years of experience and location of position.

About Our Commitment

Total Rewards at VillageMD

Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in VillageMD’s benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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Key Responsibilities

The Radiation Therapist is responsible for preparing and positioning patients for simulation and treatment while ensuring accurate delivery of radiation therapy. They must also maintain precise records, monitor patient safety, and collaborate with the oncology team to optimize treatment plans.

Requirements

Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of experience and be a graduate of a JRCERT-accredited program in Radiation Therapy. Additionally, they are required to maintain active certification and registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient PositioningALARA PrinciplesPatient MonitoringClinical DocumentationMedical BillingCollaboration

Radiation Therapy Career Context

In New Jersey, the Radiation Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$116k (13 salary observations; 42 listings), vs ~$115k nationally (245 salary observations; 1,251 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-03-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 40 active Radiation Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% have no call, 75% require no weekends.

Radiation Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$88k–$110kRadiation Therapy median $111k (middle half $97k–$138k)13 comparable listings, Nov 2026
New Jersey vs national$116k median in New Jersey$115k nationally (+1%)13 state / 245 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$91k in purchasing powerNew Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Radiation Therapy listings in New Jersey8 active576 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 40% no call · 75% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 4% offer loan repayment663 active listings, Nov 2026
New Radiation Therapy listings168 in the last 30 days152 the 30 days before (+11%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Radiation Therapy pay trend−7.8% 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.

Top Radiation Therapist Jobs

18 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

15 jobs
8
<$120k
4
$120k-140k
1
$142k
1
$166k
1
$187k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

12 jobs
401k / retirement match
75% this job
Sign-on bonus
42%
Relocation assistance
17%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$58.07-$90.14/hr
#2

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$53.27-$79.91/hr
#3

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#4

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$41.1-$61.65/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 1.5
Below most Radiation Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 586 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Summit Health

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

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA
401k savings plan

Living in Saddle Brook

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$658k
Typical market rent
$2,766/mo
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

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