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Richmond, Virginia

Radiation Therapist - Radiation Oncology - AOP - Days

Radiation TherapistIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$37.5-$54.55/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

Job description

Join VCU Health as a Radiation Therapist – $20K Sign-On, Days in Richmond, Virginia, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $37.50 - $54.55/hour.
  • Signing bonus: $20,000.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.

This position offers a signing bonus. Work with VCU Health in Richmond, Virginia, United States.

Key Responsibilities

The Radiation Therapist applies ionizing radiation to patients according to physician prescriptions and instructions. They also educate patients and their families while providing physical assistance and support throughout the treatment process.

Requirements

Candidates must be a graduate of an AMA accredited School of Radiation Therapy Technology and hold or be eligible for ARRT certification. The role requires the ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting and prolonged standing in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient educationIonizing radiation applicationPatient careClinical supportProblem solvingCommunicationAdaptability

Radiation Therapy Career Context

Of the 46 active Radiation Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 39% have no call, 67% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$96k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $95k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Radiation Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Top Radiation Therapist Jobs

2 matches · ranked by pay
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$91,400 - $158,100
#2

Radiation Therapist ($5,000 Sign-On Bonus)

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$75k-$100k

Work-life snapshot

2.4/ 10
Listing-based score

A signal to investigate—not a guarantee about the workplace.

  • Includes call