Radiation Therapist, Radiation Oncology
Compensation
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Job Description
Job Summary:
The Radiation Oncology Therapist is responsible for administering radiation treatments to patients under the direction of the Radiation oncologist. Must accurately administer radiation to patients per physician's prescription, using information from patients' chart.
Schedules simulation and treatment appointments and is responsible for coding patient charges with proper billing codes. Maintains and monitors equipment performance including simulator, treatment machines, film processor; and notifies appropriate supervisor as to any improprieties.
About CarolinaEast Health System
CarolinaEast Health System is committed to providing high quality, compassionate care across the Coastal Carolina region. At the heart of our system is a 350-bed, full-service medical center equipped with a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient services, utilizing the latest medical technologies.
We employ over 3,200 dedicated team members and operate physician practices across various specialties in four counties.
Our employees foster a culture of excellence that ensures our patients receive the same high level of care found at larger medical centers, all while maintaining a friendly, community-centered atmosphere throughout our facilities.
CarolinaEast offers a robust benefits package to all full-time employees, as well as benefits for part-time plus and part-time staff.
We are proud to be the first medical center in North Carolina recognized as a Cardiovascular Center of Excellence by the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association.
Additionally, we are honored to be named one of America’s Best-In-State Hospitals by Newsweek, among numerous other prestigious accolades.
Minimum Requirements
- Must be ARRT registered or registry eligible.
- Graduate of an AMA approved school of radiation oncology technology with one year certificate in Radiation Therapy required.
- Current AHA CPR certification required.
- Deliver outstanding customer service that upholds CarolinaEast's Standards of Excellence.
Key Responsibilities
The therapist is responsible for administering radiation treatments to patients according to physician prescriptions and patient charts. They also manage simulation scheduling, billing codes, and the maintenance of treatment equipment.
Requirements
Candidates must be ARRT registered or eligible and have graduated from an AMA approved radiation oncology technology school with a one-year certificate. Current AHA CPR certification is also required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Radiation Therapist, Radiation Oncology at Carolina East a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Radiation Therapist roles — ranked against 673 active Radiation Therapist roles listings on WeekdayDoc.
Oncology Career Context
Of the 48 active Oncology listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% have no call, 73% require no weekends.
Oncology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · top 25% in radiation therapist roles | ranked against 673 Radiation Therapist roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Oncology median $99k (middle half $89k–$99k)16 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | North Carolina index 94.3 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| All oncology listings in North Carolina | 15 active | 672 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 42% no call · 73% no weekends48 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 4% offer loan repayment672 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Oncology listings | 411 in the last 30 days | 337 the 30 days before (+22%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Oncology pay trend (all specialties) | +1.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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