Radiation Therapist 1, $12000 Bonus, Proton Therapy, FT, Shift Varies

Radiation TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$82K - $107K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Sign-On Bonus: Up to $12,000

Baptist Health is the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization, with 12 hospitals, over 29,000 employees, 4,500 physicians and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties.

With internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences, Baptist Health is supported by philanthropy and driven by its faith-based mission of medical excellence.

For 26 years, we've been named one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, and in the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital Rankings, Baptist Health was the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida, earning 63 high-performing honors.

What truly sets us apart is our people. At Baptist Health, we create personal connections with our colleagues that go beyond the workplace, and we form meaningful relationships with patients and their families that extend beyond delivering care.

Many of us have walked in our patients' shoes ourselves and that shared experience fuels out commitment to compassion and quality. Our culture is rooted in purpose, and every team member plays a part in making a positive impact – because when it comes to caring for people, we're all in.

At Baptist Health, we’re committed to supporting our employees at every stage of their journey, both personally and professionally. Our approach is rooted in a “grow our own” philosophy, designed to help our team members build meaningful, long-term careers with us, supported by benefits that make a real difference, including:

  • Career growth and development opportunities, with clear pathways and ongoing support
  • Comprehensive health and wellness resources that go beyond traditional benefits
  • A wellness program that can help employees eliminate their medical plan deductible, reducing out-of-pocket healthcare costs
  • Tuition reimbursement to support continued learning and advancement

And So Much More

Together, these benefits and others reflect our commitment to caring for our people, so they can build fulfilling careers with us while making a meaningful impact every day.

Description

The Radiation Therapist 1 is a licensed professional who under the general direction of the Chief Radiation Therapist contributes to the organizational plan of the Radiation Oncology Unit, to the quality of patient care and supports the institutional philosophy.

The Radiation Therapist 1 is technically competent at the entry level, and is able to interact with other areas of the department.

The Radiation Therapist 1 applies ionizing radiation to the patients as instructed and prescribed by the physician according to departmental standards, state guidelines, and Baptist Health System‘s policy and procedure.

The Radiation Therapist 1 supports the Mission and Vision of the entity and department along with BHSF‘s Service Excellence philosophy. Estimated pay range for this position is $39.52 - $51.38 / hour depending on experience.

Qualifications:

Degrees

Associates.

Licenses & Certifications

  • ARRT Registered Technologist - Radiation Therapy.
  • Basic Life Support.
  • Certified Radiologic Technologist.

Additional Qualifications

Required: Associate of Science in Radiation Therapy or Associate in Radiologic Science with Radiation Therapy Certification and after 1/2015 an Associate degree with Radiation Therapy Certification.

  • Possess a basic understanding of Radiation Oncology technical and theoretical components.
  • Certification must be awarded by an institution accredited by ARRT.
  • Minimum Required Experience: Less than 1 year

EOE, including disability/vets

Key Responsibilities

The Radiation Therapist 1 applies ionizing radiation to patients as prescribed by physicians according to departmental and state guidelines. They contribute to the organizational plan of the Radiation Oncology Unit and support the institutional philosophy of medical excellence.

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Ionizing Radiation ApplicationClinical Competence

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Radiation Therapist 1, $12000 Bonus, Proton Therapy, FT, Shift Varies at Baptist Health South Florida a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Radiation Therapist) — ranked against 137 active Mental Health Therapy (Radiation Therapist) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Mental Health Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 33% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Jul 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$45k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $44k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$45k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$3k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Radiation Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution8 jobs · 6 employers

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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution8 jobs · 6 employers

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$70.83-$99.15/hr
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Radiation Therapist - Pacific Cancer Care

$75-$95/hr
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Radiation Therapist II-2

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Work-life snapshot

median 7.2this job 7.2
Better work-life than 60% of Mental Health Therapy (Radiation Therapist) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 137 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Miami

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$619k≈ 15.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,008/mo≈ 93% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Baptist Health South Florida

Hospitals and Health Care
Coral Gables, Florida
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Tuition Reimbursement
Wellness Program
Career Development
$12,000 Sign-On Bonus