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Johnson Creek, Wisconsin

Radiation Therapist

Radiation TherapistNo weekendsNo nightsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$40.16-$60.24/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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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

Patient simulationRadiation oncology supportClinical technology administration

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.

What does the Radiation Therapy market look like in Wisconsin?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · top 25% in radiation therapyranked against 597 Radiation Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$84k–$125kRadiation Therapy median $94k (middle half $71k–$103k)11 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$111k in purchasing powerWisconsin index 94.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Radiation Therapy listings in Wisconsin7 active592 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 20% no call · 78% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Radiation Therapy pay trend−7.1% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (597 Radiation Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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.

Top contract/1099 Radiation Therapist Jobs

25 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

17 jobs
8
<$120k
6
$120k-135k
1
$140k
2
$150k-165k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

18 jobs
401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
33% this job
Loan repayment
6%
CME allowance
6%
Relocation assistance
6% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Radiation Therapist Float

Providence · Seattle, Washington

$64.25-$96.43/hr
#2

Radiation Therapist Per DiemPer Diem

Banner Health · Sterling, Colorado

$44.65-$74.41/hr
#3

Radiation Therapist 2

$43.22-$70.45/hr
#4

Radiation Therapist

$38.57-$67.5/hr
+ 23 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 6.4
Better work-life than 80% of Radiation Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 597 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights
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About UW Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Madison, WI
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Excellent benefits package including health and dental insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plans
Two-week paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Full time benefits for part time work
Tuition benefits eligibility
Referral bonus

Living in Johnson Creek

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$410k
Median resident rent
$1,231/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
State income tax
Up to 7.7%
Sources & methodology

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

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