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Gundersen Health System
La Crosse, Wisconsin

Radiation Therapist | Casual On-Call | $7500 Sign-on Bonus

Radiation Therapist 8.7 Work-LifeNo weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$35.47 per hour

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Job Description

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you’re looking for a job to love, apply today.

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*$7,500 Sign-on Bonus Eligible*

Emplify Health by Gundersen is seeking a skilled and dedicated individual to join our Radiation Oncology team as a casual on-call Radiation Therapist supporting our La Crosse and Tomah locations.

What You'll Do

As a Radiation Therapist, you will be responsible for operating radiation therapy equipment to precisely simulate and treat patients with prescribed doses of ionizing radiation as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist.

You will also organize daily treatment and simulation schedule in cooperation with other therapists and the departmental secretary for efficient department operation. Perform daily warm-up of all equipment according to department policies and maintain supplies in the treatment room, simulator room, and the film stock.

You will perform routine beam-on time or monitor setting calculations according to prescription and have calculation reviewed by Radiation Oncologist and Radiation Physicist according to departmental policies.

What's Available

  • Casual On-Call (non-benefit eligible position)
  • Will train/orientate as close to fulltime as possible for 8-12 weeks at both La Crosse and Tomah locations
  • 8hr day shifts, Monday through Friday; no weekends, call, or holiday
  • Must work a minimum of 3 shifts per quarter, able to pick up additional shifts as desired/available
  • Starting pay is $35.47 per hour and up, commensurate with your years of experience

What You'll Need

Associate degree in Radiotherapy Technology from an accredited school or 120 credit hours toward a JCERT accredited bachelor program

  • American Registry of Radiologic Technologists-Radiation Therapy (ARRT-T) within three months of hire date
  • Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (with hands on learning) from one of the following programs: American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
  • Strong customer service skills with the ability to provide compassionate and empathetic care to patients
  • Effective communication skills to interact with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals and staff
  • Previous Radiation Therapy experience preferred, but not required

What You'll Get

Unlimited potential at one of the leading health systems in the midwestern United States

A work environment that supports you personally and professionally, and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated

Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, Continuing Education, and our Career Development Center

Flexible Schedule

Are you ready for an incredible adventure working in an award-winning culture? Join our Radiation Oncology team and be part of a well-respected, essential part of the health care team delivering Love + Medicine!

About Us

Emplify Health by Gundersen is the leading provider of primary and specialized care in western Wisconsin, southeast Minnesota, and northeast Iowa, serving more than 500,000 residents throughout 19 counties annually.

Our physician-led, not-for-profit healthcare system includes a 325-bed teaching hospital and Level II Trauma Center; community clinics; affiliate hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes; behavioral health services; vision centers; pharmacies; and air and ground ambulance services. Together, we inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning, and innovating.

*Sign-on Bonus of $7,500 paid in halves; $3,750 at time of start and $3,750 after 1-year of employment at Emplify Health by Gundersen.*

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267.

We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values — belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility — our pillars set our foundation and our future.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Key Responsibilities

The Radiation Therapist operates radiation therapy equipment to precisely simulate and treat patients with prescribed doses of ionizing radiation. They are also responsible for maintaining treatment room supplies and coordinating daily schedules to ensure efficient department operations.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an associate degree in Radiotherapy Technology and obtain ARRT-T certification within three months of hire. A current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support certification is also required for this role.

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Patient careEquipment operationClinical documentationEmpathyRadiation safetyScheduling

Radiation Therapy Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Radiation Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 7.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Of the 40 active Radiation Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 25% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Radiation Therapist | Casual On-Call | $7500 Sign-on Bonus at Gundersen Health System a 8.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Radiation Therapy — ranked against 595 active Radiation Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top contract/1099 Radiation Therapist Jobs

31 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution19 jobs

3
<$115k
11
$115k-130k
1
$140k
3
$145k-160k
1
$164k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks20 jobs

401k / retirement match
100%
Sign-on bonus
40% this job
Loan repayment
15%
CME allowance
10% this job
Relocation assistance
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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$48.51-$79.07/hr
#2

Radiation Therapist

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$50.24-$75.36/hr
#3

Radiation Therapist

$43.77-$72.95/hr
#4

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$67-$70/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 8.7
Among the best 10% of Radiation Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 595 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • Includes call

Living in La Crosse

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$277k
Typical market rent
$1,080/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.8
State income tax
Up to 7.7%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Gundersen Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
La Crosse, WI
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

$7,500 sign-on bonus
Flexible schedule
Professional development opportunities
Continuing education