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Radiation Therapist - Radiation Oncology - AOP - Days

Radiation TherapistIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$37.5-$54.55/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

$20,000 Sign on Bonus for offers accepted by September 30, 2026. Terms and Conditions apply

The Radiation Therapist applies ionizing radiation to the patient (inclusive of pediatric, adult and geriatric populations) in accordance with the prescription and instructions of the Radiation Oncologist and under the general supervision of the Chief Therapist.

This position educates, prepares and reassures patients and their families by answering questions, providing physical assistance and reinforcing physicians' advice regarding treatment reactions and post-treatment care. This position also participates in the orientation and education of patients.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: Current registration as a Radiation Therapy Technologist (RTT) from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) or registry eligible ** Registry eligible new hires are required to take the certification test within the first 90 days of their hire date in this position and must successfully pass the test within the first 6 months.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: Current RTT by ARRT American Society of Radiologic Technologist (ASRT) certification with a minimum of 12 hours of documented continuing education annually Experience REQUIRED: None Experience PREFERRED: One (1) year of previous work experience as a Radiation Therapy Technologist Education/training REQUIRED: Graduate of an AMA accredited School of Radiation Therapy Technology Education/training PREFERRED: N/A Independent action(s) required: Works with minimal supervision, seeking advice from supervisor, physician or physics staff when required.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A Additional position requirements: On-call as well as extended hours due to patient load. Works at any or all of the VCU Clinics (Massey, HMP and SPMP). Works evening shift at SPMP.

Age Specific groups served: All Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): Physical: Lifting 20-50 lbs. Lifting 50-100 lbs. Lifting greater than 100 lbs.

Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive) Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent, change

Compensation Range: $37.50 - $54.55

Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

Compensation Range: $37.50 - $54.55

Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

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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 supportCommunicationAdaptability

Radiation Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Radiation Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

Radiation Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Radiation Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$78k–$113kRadiation Therapy median $104k (middle half $104k–$118k)27 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$95k in purchasing powerVirginia index 101.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Radiation Therapy listings in Virginia28 active578 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 28% no call · 63% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$20k sign-onUS healthcare professional listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 4% offer loan repayment689 active listings, Oct 2026
Radiation Therapy pay trend+1.2% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Radiation Therapist Jobs

18 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

18 jobs · 15 employers
4
<$115k
4
$115k-120k
5
$120k-125k
2
$125k-130k
3
$130k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

15 jobs
401k / retirement match
93%
Sign-on bonus
33% this job
Loan repayment
7%
CME allowance
7% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Radiation Therapist - Radiology Oncology

Providence · Santa Rosa, California

$58.07-$90.14/hr
#2

Lead Proton Radiation Therapist

Inova · Fairfax, Virginia

$48.51-$79.07/hr
#3

Radiation Therapist III - Newark Campus

$42.11-$67.37/hr
#4

Radiation Therapist

$41.1-$61.65/hr
+ 16 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 2.4
Better work-life than 10% of Radiation Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 578 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Richmond

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$339k
Typical market rent
$1,628/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.9
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Richmond, VA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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