Radiation Therapist
Listed compensation
$40.16-$60.24/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and time off.
Job Description
Work Schedule: Per Diem, day shift, 7:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday.
Pay
- This position may be eligible for a $5,000.00 sign-on bonus
- Relocation assistance may be available for qualified applicants
We Are Seeking a Radiation Therapist To
- Use the most up-to-date linear accelerators and CT simulation systems including: TrueBeams, Tomotherapy, and our MRI-guided treatment machine ViewRay; as well as simulating patients in accordance with prescription and instruction of the radiation oncologist.
- Become a part of our fun, family-oriented, supportive team.
- Perform routine, complex, and specialized work as well as integration and administration of new technology.
Qualifications
- Graduate of a School in Radiation Therapy Technology Required
Licenses & Certifications
- Certified as a Radiation Therapist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Upon Hire Required
- CPR certification Upon Hire Required
At UW Health, you will have
- An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Full time benefits for part time work.
- Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
- Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
- Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
- The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.
Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging
UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day.
It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Job Description
UW Hospital and Clinics benefits
Key Responsibilities
The Radiation Therapist will operate advanced linear accelerators and CT simulation systems to deliver precise patient treatments as prescribed by radiation oncologists. They will also perform complex clinical tasks and assist in the integration and administration of new radiation therapy technologies.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Radiation Therapy Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$104k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $111k in an average-cost state. 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Radiation Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · top 25% in radiation therapy | ranked against 597 Radiation Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $84k–$125k | Radiation Therapy median $94k (middle half $71k–$103k)11 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$111k in purchasing power | Wisconsin index 94.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Radiation Therapy listings in Wisconsin | 7 active | 592 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 20% no call · 78% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Radiation Therapy pay trend | −7.1% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Radiation Therapist at UW Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Radiation Therapy — ranked against 597 active Radiation Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
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