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Pompton Plains, New Jersey

Radiation Therapist-Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center-Per Diem

Radiation TherapistNo weekendsPer Diem

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Job Description

The radiation therapist delivers radiation treatments to patients under the supervision of the Radiation Oncologist. Role includes positioning patients for treatment, operating a Varian True Beam linear accelerator and Align RT.

Role also includes verifying treatment parameters, performing a timeout prior to treatment, keeping accurate records of treatment and performing accurate charge capture of radiation treatment. Knowledge of Varian Aria, Epic and Microsoft office suite preferred. Must demonstrate professionalism and excellent oral and written communication.

Qualifications

Must be a graduate of an AMA approved school of Radiation Therapy

1-2 years' experience working a s a radiation therapist preferred.

Must have a current ARRT (T) certification and a Current NJ Radiation Therapist License.

At Atlantic Health, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 22,000 team members. Headquarters in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care

include:

  • Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
  • Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
  • Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
  • Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
  • Atlantic Health Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
  • Atlantic Health Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
  • Atlantic Health CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
  • Atlantic Medical Group
  • Atlantic Visiting Nurse
  • Atlantic Mobile Health
  • Atlantic Rehabilitation

We have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group.

We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:

  • Chosen for 17 years by Fortune as one of the magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For."
  • Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook Named by Newsweek as two of the “World’s Best Hospitals” in 2026.
  • Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook ranked within the top three hospitals in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-2026 Best Hospital rankings.
  • Atlantic Health scored four “A” grades by The Leapfrog Group in its Fall 2025 Hospital Safety Grades, performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and injections, as well as systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm.
  • Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook are New Jersey's only hospitals to be named among America's 50 Best hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.
  • Named by Becker's Healthcare as one of the "165 Top Places to Work in Healthcare – 2026.
  • Atlantic Health Morristown, Atlantic Health Overlook, Atlantic Health Chilton and Atlantic Health Newton all Forbes Top Hospitals for 2026.
  • Named by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion & Diversity 2025.
  • Atlantic Health rated LEVEL 9 - 2025 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired.

Located in Pompton Plains, New Jersey, Chilton Medical Center has been ranked the top mid-sized hospital in NJ for six years in a row, according to Castle Connolly.

The Leapfrog Group gave us an "A" Hospital Safety Grade and we've received the Lifeline Bronze Receiving Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association. In addition, The Joint Commission recognized us as a Primary Stroke Center.

We were awarded the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite. We achieved Magnet® recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

ANCC’s Magnet Recognition Program® identifies superior quality in nursing care and is the highest national honor for nursing excellence.

Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive).

Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:

Team Member Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
  • Life & AD&D Insurance.
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
  • PTO & Paid Sick Leave
  • Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
  • Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
  • Backup and On-Site Childcare
  • Well-Being Rewards
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
  • Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
  • Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.

EEO Statement

Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.

Atlantic Rehabilitation offers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, audiology, wound care management and more. All of which are provided by a highly trained staff comprised of physiatrists; internists; physician assistants; nurse practitioners; rehabilitation nurses; physical, occupational, and recreational therapists; speech-language pathologists; social workers; psychologists; vocational rehabilitation counselors; dieticians; audiologists; and care managers.

Key Responsibilities

The radiation therapist is responsible for positioning patients and operating specialized equipment to deliver radiation treatments under oncologist supervision. They must also maintain accurate treatment records and perform precise charge capture for all procedures.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient positioningVarian True Beam operationTreatment parameter verificationTimeout proceduresRecord keepingOral communication

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Radiation Therapist-Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center-Per Diem at Atlantic Health System a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Radiation Therapy — ranked against 565 active Radiation Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Radiation Therapy Career Context

Of the 48 active Radiation Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 33% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

Radiation Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 9.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Radiation Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.0 / 10 · above average in radiation therapyranked against 565 Radiation Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost of livingNew Jersey index 108.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Radiation Therapy listings in New Jersey7 active570 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 33% no call · 63% no weekends48 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings: 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 4% offer loan repayment670 active listings, Nov 2026
New Radiation Therapy listings183 in the last 30 days137 the 30 days before (+34%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Radiation Therapy pay trend−9.3% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (565 Radiation Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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  • No weekends
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About Atlantic Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
Morristown, New Jersey
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage
Life & AD&D Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
PTO & Paid Sick Leave
Tuition Assistance
Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
Backup and On-Site Childcare

Living in Pompton Plains

Median resident rent
$3,129/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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