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Pensacola, Florida

Radiation Therapist Oncology

Radiation TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

  • Your future role at a glance
  • Location: Pensacola, FL
  • Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Medical Oncology Group Airport
  • Schedule: Day | Full-time Monday - Friday
  • How you'll make an impact in this role

Administer targeted radiation therapy by expertly exposing specific areas of the patient's body to prescribed doses of radiation.

Manage advanced technology by operating, maintaining, and adjusting essential equipment, including the linear accelerator, to guarantee optimal function and safety.

  • Ensure documentation integrity by maintaining detailed records of all therapy sessions.
  • Uphold strict quality standards through the prompt submission of high-quality images and documents.
  • Guarantee regulatory compliance by ensuring all professional activities meet or exceed regulatory agency standards.
  • What minimum qualifications you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

One or More of the Following Required

Cardiographic Tech credentialed from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Radiologic Technologist credentialed from the Florida Radiologic Technology obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Radiologic Technologist specializing in Radiation Therapy credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Medical Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education

High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate'sdegree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

What Additional Requirements You'll Need

  • Two years of clinical radiation therapy experience.
  • Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

Key Responsibilities

Administer targeted radiation therapy to patients and operate advanced equipment like linear accelerators. Maintain detailed therapy records and ensure all activities meet regulatory agency standards.

Requirements

Requires a BLS certification and a credential from ARRT, Florida Radiologic Technology, CCI, or ARDMS. Candidates must have a high school diploma with 2 years experience, an associate degree, or 4 years of specific job experience, plus 2 years of clinical radiation therapy experience.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Linear Accelerator OperationPatient CareMedical DocumentationQuality ControlImaging

Radiation Therapy Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Radiation Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Of the 50 active Radiation Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Radiation Therapist Oncology at Ascension a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Radiation Therapy — ranked against 579 active Radiation Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Location & Logistics

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

Top Radiation Therapist Jobs

23 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution15 jobs

4
<$125k
3
$125k-150k
4
$150k-175k
2
$175k-200k
2
$200k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks14 jobs

401k / retirement match
93% this job
Sign-on bonus
43%
CME allowance
21%
Loan repayment
7%
Relocation assistance
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Radiation Therapist II

Sutter Health · Sacramento, California

$70.83-$99.15/hr
#2

Radiation Therapist

Montage Health · Monterey, California

$72.18-$96.52/hr
#3

Radiation Therapist - Pacific Cancer Care

$75-$95/hr
#4

Radiation Therapist II-2

$65.1-$91.14/hr
+ 21 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Radiation Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 579 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Pensacola

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$260k
Typical market rent
$1,657/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.7
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Ascension

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10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement Benefits with Employer Match
Long-term & Short-term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance