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Perrysburg, Ohio

Radiation Therapist - Perrysburg Medical Center

Radiation TherapistIncludes callNo nightsFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

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Scheduled Weekly Hours

0.01 Work Shift: Days (United States of America) Primary Function/General Purpose of Position This role directs the daily operations of the treatment area to ensure quality patient care and promotes radiation therapy standards and safety standards.

This role is actively involved in patient care and assists in planning services to achieve hospital objectives. The Radiation Therapist works under the guidance of the Radiation Oncologist, Physicist, and Manager to deliver high-quality care and services.

Essential Job Functions Sets up treatment rooms, devices, and parameters as ordered by the Radiation Oncologist. Identifies patients and monitors them during treatment. Reinforces instructions and maintains patient markings.

Positions patients according to prescriptions, requiring physical effort and mental application. Coordinates treatment area activities and scheduling. Documents thoroughly in treatment records. Performs simulations, brachytherapy procedures, and daily quality checks on equipment.

Maintains equipment, reports problems, and observes radiation safety practices. Assists in treatment device changes and follows instructions from Radiation Oncologists. Performs ancillary duties, such as filing, answering phones, and monitoring supplies.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification License in State of practice in Radiation Oncology (required, except for candidates hired to acute care sites in Virginia) Radiation Oncology Certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (required) CPR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (required) Work Experience 1 year Experience in Radiation Therapy and CT Simulation (preferred) Training N/A Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Mercy Health associate, you’re part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What We Offer

  • Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
  • Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
  • Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
  • Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status. Department: Radiation Oncology - Perrysburg It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com. We believe your best is yet to come. At Mercy Health, we celebrate the human side of health care, uniting individuals from all walks of life. We'll ask a lot of you, but we'll give a lot back, as well. Whether you’re called to bedside care, patient support, community service or operations and administration, there’s a place for you here. Because if there's one thing we know for certain, it's that good works start with great people. We’ll support and empower you to bring your best – in service of our patients and our Mission.

Key Responsibilities

The Radiation Therapist directs daily treatment area operations to ensure high-quality patient care and safety standards. They are responsible for positioning patients, performing simulations, maintaining equipment, and documenting treatment records.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a license in the state of practice and a Radiation Oncology certification from the ARRT. A CPR certification is also required, and one year of experience in radiation therapy and CT simulation is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

CPR (preferred)ARRT (preferred)

Key Skills

Equipment maintenanceTreatment planningDocumentationPatient positioning

Radiation Therapy Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Radiation Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Of the 50 active Radiation Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Top Radiation Therapist Jobs

25 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution18 jobs

5
<$125k
3
$125k-150k
5
$150k-175k
3
$175k-200k
2
$200k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks15 jobs

401k / retirement match
93% this job
Sign-on bonus
53%
CME allowance
20% this job
Loan repayment
13%
Relocation assistance
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Radiation Therapist II

Sutter Health · Sacramento, California

$70.83-$99.15/hr
#2

Radiation Therapist

Montage Health · Monterey, California

$72.18-$96.52/hr
#3

Radiation Therapist - Pacific Cancer Care

$75-$95/hr
#4

Radiation Therapist II-2

$65.1-$91.14/hr
+ 23 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Radiation Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 579 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • Includes call

Living in Perrysburg

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$312k
Typical market rent
$1,645/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.5
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Toledo, OH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Mercy Health

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Cincinnati, Ohio
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive pay
Incentives
Referral bonuses
403(b) with employer contributions
Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage
HSA/FSA options
Life insurance
Mental health resources