Radiation Therapist
Compensation
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Job Description
- Your future role at a glance
- Location: Murfreesboro, TN
- Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford
- Department: Imaging
- Schedule: Full-Time | Day Shift
- How you'll make an impact in this role
Deliver life-saving radiation therapy by precisely exposing targeted areas to prescribed doses, ensuring the highest level of accuracy and safety for every patient.
Facilitate effective treatment journeys by collaborating with physicians and dosimetrists to implement and adapt personalized radiation treatment plans.
Prioritize patient safety and comfort by expertly positioning individuals and selecting exact anatomic parameters to ensure optimal treatment delivery.
Maintain operational excellence by adjusting and maintaining specialized equipment, including linear accelerators, to guarantee technical reliability and performance.
Drive clinical integrity by maintaining detailed records of every therapy session and ensuring all documentation is accurately submitted to the PACS system.
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 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.
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.
Equal employment opportunity employer
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
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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
Deliver precise radiation therapy doses to patients while collaborating with physicians and dosimetrists to implement personalized treatment plans. Maintain specialized equipment and ensure clinical integrity through detailed documentation in the PACS system.
Requirements
Requires BLS certification and a credential from ARRT, CCI, or ARDMS. Education requirements include a high school diploma with 2 years of experience, an associate/technical degree, or 4 years of applicable experience.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Radiation Therapy Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Radiation Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Of the 50 active Radiation Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Radiation Therapist at Ascension a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Radiation Therapy — ranked against 579 active Radiation Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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