Radiation Oncology - Radiation Therapist
Compensation
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Job Description
Radiation Oncology - Radiation Therapist
Basic Purpose of the Job
Using radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and to ensure safety of patients and staff. Prepare and administer radiation therapy to patients using appropriate equipment under direction of physician.
Explain test procedures and safety precautions to patients and assist them during procedures. Calculate, measure and record radiation dosage or radiopharmaceuticals received, used and disposed, using computer and following physician's prescription.
Collect and analyze data from the computer-generated image for interpretation by a physician. Follow the directives of physicians, radiology management, and hospital administration in performing activities. Participate in all department and hospital directed Quality Assurance activities. Perform other duties in the department as directed by management.
Minimum Education
- Certificate of Completion from an approved Radiation Therapy Technology Program
Minimum Work Experience
Two-year experience preferred
Required Licenses / Certifications
- Must possess a current certification of completion from an approved Radiation Therapy Technology Program.
- Must possess a current ARRT certification and state licensure.
- BLS/CPR as a healthcare provider as per the American Heart
Key Responsibilities
The radiation therapist is responsible for preparing and administering radiation therapy to patients while ensuring safety through strict adherence to government regulations. They also calculate radiation dosages, analyze imaging data, and assist patients throughout the treatment process.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a certificate of completion from an approved Radiation Therapy Technology Program and hold current ARRT certification and state licensure. A minimum of two years of experience is preferred, along with active BLS/CPR certification.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Radiation Therapy Career Context
Of the 42 active Radiation Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
Radiation Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 7.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Radiation Therapy median $111k (middle half $99k–$136k)491 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 40% no call · 74% no weekends42 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 repayment664 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Radiation Therapy listings | 168 in the last 30 days | 152 the 30 days before (+11%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Radiation Therapy pay trend | −7.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Top Radiation Therapist Jobs
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Benefits & Perks
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 577 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.