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Richardson, Texas

Radiation Therapist - 25k Sign on Bonus

Radiation TherapistNo nightsFull-Time

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Job Description

Hours of Work

40

Days Of Week

5

Work Shift

8X5 Day (United States of America)

Job Description

Your Job:

In this highly technical, fast-paced, and challenging position, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to provide the very best care for our patients. A Radiation Therapist is responsible for the operation of radiation therapy equipment and delivers radiation to patients as prescribed by physicians.

Your Job Requirements

  • Graduate from an accredited university or hospital Radiation Therapy program.
  • AART and CMRT required.
  • CPR "C" certification required.
  • Registered Radiation Therapist or registry eligible (taking boards on first available date following hire).
  • Will have working knowledge of treatment machines, simulators, mold room equipment and simple treatment calculations.

Your Job Responsibilities

  • Communicate clearly and openly
  • Working knowledge and proficiency with Aria, Varian Truebeam, SBRT, SRS, HDR, OSMS (Vision RT).
  • Build relationships to promote a collaborative environment
  • Be accountable for your performance
  • Always look for ways to improve the patient experience
  • Take initiative for your professional growth
  • Be engaged and eager to build a winning team

Methodist Richardson Medical Center is a 443-bed, full-service, acute care hospital that serves Richardson, Garland, Plano, and surrounding areas in Dallas and Collin counties. We are a Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center as well as the nation’s first hospital to receive The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Pancreatic/Hepatic/Biliary Cancer Certification. We also provide services at Methodist Richardson Medical Center – Campus for Continuing Care, which include a behavioral health and addiction recovery unit, inpatient rehabilitation, long-term acute care, and more. We strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:

Magnet®-designated Hospital

  • 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review, 2023
  • Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023
  • Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023
  • Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
  • Level III Trauma Center

Key Responsibilities

The Radiation Therapist is responsible for operating radiation therapy equipment and delivering prescribed radiation treatments to patients. They must collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality care while maintaining accurate treatment records and equipment proficiency.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Radiation Therapy program and hold AART and CMRT certifications. A CPR 'C' certification is required, along with proficiency in specific radiation therapy software and equipment.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient careMultidisciplinary collaboration

Radiation Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Radiation Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 24% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Radiation Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 12.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Radiation Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Radiation Therapy listings in Texas39 active593 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 24% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$25k sign-onUS healthcare professional listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 4% offer loan repayment711 active listings, Oct 2026
Radiation Therapy pay trend−12.3% 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.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Radiation Therapist Jobs

26 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

18 jobs
4
<$115k
9
$115k-125k
3
$125k-135k
1
$140k
1
$157k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

19 jobs
401k / retirement match
100%
Sign-on bonus
26% this job
Loan repayment
5%
CME allowance
5%
Relocation assistance
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Radiation Therapist

Kaweah Health · Hanford, California

$50.24-$75.36/hr
#2

Radiation Therapist III - Newark Campus

ChristianaCare · Newark, Delaware

$42.11-$67.37/hr
#3

Radiation Therapist

$41.1-$61.65/hr
#4

Radiation Therapist, Staff - Radiation Oncology (Galveston)

$85k-$126k
+ 24 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 5.1
Better work-life than 50% of Radiation Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 592 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Methodist Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
Dallas, TX
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

$25,000 sign-on bonus

Living in Richardson

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$383k
Typical market rent
$1,648/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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