Radiation Therapist
Listed compensation
$88K–$130K /yr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Where You’ll Work
St. Luke’s Health–Brazosport Hospital is located on a beautiful, 25-acre campus in Lake Jackson, Texas.
Offering state-of-the-art diagnostic and comprehensive treatment services, our hospital is home to a 154-bed patient tower, level III trauma center, advanced cardiac care center, and full-service, multidisciplinary cancer center.
Our team consists of over 100 board-certified physicians and nearly 600 highly skilled employees to meet our patients’ medical needs. South Brazoria County’s premier healthcare system, St. Luke’s Health–Brazosport Hospital is dedicated to providing quality care with compassion for the communities we serve.
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As a Radiation Therapist, you will be responsible for accurately delivering prescribed courses of radiation therapy to cancer patients, ensuring clinical precision and patient comfort.
Every day you will meticulously position patients, operate sophisticated radiation equipment, perform daily quality assurance checks, and carefully monitor patients throughout treatment, providing support and clear communication.
To be successful, you will demonstrate exceptional technical proficiency, meticulous attention to detail, and compassionate patient care, crucial for safe and effective cancer treatment.
Performs patient’s simulations under direction of physician, which includes patient alignment, portal marking and chart documentation
Supply data for and assist in fabrication and/or designs patient immobilization and treatment devices, such as vaculocks, bolus and aquaplast masks
- Assists in dosimetry procedures, including obtaining patient parameters.
- Provides patient and family adult education regarding simulation, treatment procedures and possible reactions (as directed by physician/nurse)
- Observes patient for treatment reactions and reports reactions to physician/nurse
- Assists in emergency procedures as necessary
Job Requirements
- Graduate of a Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) accredited program in Radiation Therapy or an equivalent
- Medical Radiographer: TX
- Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT
- Basic Life Support - AHA
Key Responsibilities
The Radiation Therapist is responsible for the accurate delivery of prescribed radiation therapy and the meticulous positioning of patients for treatment. They also perform daily quality assurance checks, assist with dosimetry procedures, and provide support and education to patients and their families.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of a JRCERT-accredited program in Radiation Therapy or an equivalent. Additionally, they must hold ARRT certification in Radiography and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the AHA.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Radiation Therapy Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$109k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $112k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Radiation Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Of the 40 active Radiation Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 33% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$109k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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