Radiation Therapist
Listed compensation
$100K–$131K
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
Great hospital near Sweetwater, TX is seeking a full-time Radiation Therapist to join their team! Sign-on bonus of $12,000, relocation assistance up to $5,000, and outstanding benefits provided! New graduates welcome to apply! See details below.
- Pay: $48.00-$63.00/Hour
- $12,000.00 Sign-On Bonus
- Relocation Assistance Available!
Radiation Therapist Opportunity
- Full-time, permanent position
- Day shift, Monday-Friday
- Excellent benefits
Accepting New Graduates
- Radiation Therapist operates radiation equipment to treat patients according to authorized treatment plans and safety guidelines
- Manages electronic documentation in strict compliance with prescribed protocols
Radiation Therapist displays exemplary machine skills, including the usage of a linear accelerator, CT, and computer
Radiation Therapist Qualifications
- Post High School vocational/specialized training
- ARRT certification
- Texas Medical Board MRT
- BLS upon hire
The Surrounding Community
- Regional hub in West Texas known for its revitalized downtown, arts scene, and cultural district
- Plenty of indoor and outdoor recreational activities
- Affordable cost of living with family-friendly neighborhoods and a warm, welcoming atmosphere
- Generally flat terrain with easy highway access for effortless commuting
Key Responsibilities
The Radiation Therapist operates radiation equipment to administer treatments to patients strictly following authorized treatment plans and safety guidelines. This role also involves managing all electronic documentation in compliance with prescribed protocols.
Requirements
Candidates must possess post-high school vocational or specialized training, hold ARRT certification, and be certified by the Texas Medical Board as an MRT. A BLS certification is required upon hire, and new graduates are welcome to apply.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Radiation Therapy Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$115k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $119k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Ironside Human Resources holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 129 active listings.
Radiation Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Of the 40 active Radiation Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 33% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Radiation Therapist at Ironside Human Resources a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Radiation Therapy — ranked against 579 active Radiation Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$115k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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- No weekends
- No nights
- Includes call
Living in Sweetwater
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $182k
- Typical market rent
- $1,525/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 16 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.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.