Radiation Therapist
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Job Description
Join our team as a day shift, PRN, Radiation Therapist in Montclair, NJ.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
People-First: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
Get to Know Your Team
Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center is an 820,000-square-foot facility that offers the latest medical programs, cutting-edge technology, and patient-focused care that includes 365 beds, 1,200+ employees, and a 27-bed Emergency Room/Fast Track Unit.
Responsibilities
The Radiation Therapist administers ionizing radiation (radiation therapy treatments) to patients as specifically prescribed by a physician in a detailed treatment plan according to established standards and practices.
Qualifications
Job Requirements
Graduate of a Committee of Allied Health Education and Accreditation-accredited education program or Radiologic Technology/Radiation Therapy Program.
1+ years of experience as a radiation therapist with comprehensive clinical knowledge to include treatment delivery and simulation.
- Active and current ARRT certification in Radiological Therapy.
- BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
- Skillful in leadership, judgement, creativity, and significant knowledge of the field.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of Aria and EPIC, particularly scheduling, charge capture, treatment delivery, historical treatment record interpretation, and clinical data.
Rate of pay is determined based on experience and education, and may include other pay components such as differentials and call pay based on role.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Radiation Therapy Career Context
The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Radiation Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 11.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Of the 50 active Radiation Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Radiation Therapist at Mountainside Medical Center a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Radiation Therapy — ranked against 589 active Radiation Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.
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