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Fargo, North Dakota

Radiation Therapist - Casual/PRN

Radiation Therapist 8.7 Work-LifeNo weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$36.01-$54.02/hr

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Per Diem
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
No weekends
Posted 2h ago · Verified live

Job Description

Building Location

South University Clinic

Department

3022710 RAD ONCOLOGY ANCILLARY - SU

Job Description

Advance your career with Essentia Health’s dedicated care team in Fargo, ND!

The casual Radiation Therapist position is scheduled as needed, depending on clinic needs. This is a Monday-Friday position with no weekends, holidays, or on-call rotations required.

The Radiation Therapist provides specialized, patient-centered care to patients undergoing radiation therapy, operates treatment and simulation equipment and technology, supports treatment planning, and adheres to quality and safety standards while maintaining patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities include treatment delivery and imaging, CT simulations, patient positioning, patient monitoring, machine quality assurance, and documentation within the EHR. The Radiation Therapist possesses the knowledge and skill to accurately deliver doses of radiation as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist, ensure patient safety, monitor the effects of radiation, and effectively interact and collaborate with patients, family members, and staff.

Education Qualifications

  • Graduate of an approved radiation therapist program.
  • 1+ year of Radiation Therapist experience preferred but not required

Licensure/Certification Qualifications

  • American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registration in Radiation Therapy
  • North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (NDMIRT) Board of Examiners licensure
  • Current BLS/CPR certification

FTE

0

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option

  • Shift Rotation:
  • Day Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time

Days - As Needed

Shift End Time

Days - As Needed

Weekends

  • Holidays:
  • No

Call Obligation

No

Union

Union Posting Deadline:

Compensation Range

$36.01 - $54.02

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.

Key Responsibilities

The Radiation Therapist provides specialized, patient-centered care by operating treatment and simulation equipment to deliver prescribed radiation doses. They are also responsible for patient positioning, monitoring, machine quality assurance, and maintaining accurate documentation within the electronic health record.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an approved radiation therapist program and hold current ARRT registration in Radiation Therapy. Additionally, licensure from the North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (NDMIRT) Board of Examiners and current BLS/CPR certification are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

EHR documentationRadiation dose deliveryBLS certification

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Radiation Therapist - Casual/PRN at Essentia Health a 8.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Radiation Therapy — ranked against 500 active Radiation Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Radiation Therapy Career Context

Essentia Health holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 182 active listings.

Of the 40 active Radiation Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 53% have no call, 78% 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 North Dakota is 89.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$94k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $105k in an average-cost state. 58.8% of North Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

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Listing-based score

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  • Includes call
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About Essentia Health

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5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
401(k) plan with employer contributions
Training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs
Flexible scheduling
Generous time off
Wellness resources