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State College, Pennsylvania

Radiation Therapist Registered

Radiation TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Position Summary

Performs a wide variety of duties involving administering radiation therapy to patients using specialized equipment and technical skills under supervision.

Minimum Requirements

Education

1. Graduate of an approved school of Radiation Therapy.

Experience

1. No previous work experience required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

1. Good command of the English language, both verbal and written.

2. Ability to work well with patients, family members, physicians, visitors, coworkers, and others.

3. Ability to work positively and with a caring attitude towards patients and their families who are often under physical and/or emotional stress.

4. Intermediate computer operational/software skills.

License/Certification/Registration

1. Meets the American Heart Association’s standards for Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) and renews BLS every two years.

2. Current registration as a Radiation Therapist(RTT) with the ARRT(T)

Supervision Received

Receives general supervision from the Administrative Director of Radiation Oncology.

Supervision Given

None

Why Mount Nittany Health?

At Mount Nittany Health, we provide high-quality patient care with a unique combination of the latest in clinical technology and compassionate medical professionals. We are committed to improving both the quality and availability of healthcare in our region and seek to hire only the best to support the communities we serve.

Key Responsibilities

The radiation therapist performs a wide variety of duties involving the administration of radiation therapy to patients using specialized equipment. They work under supervision to provide high-quality care while maintaining a positive and caring attitude toward patients and their families.

Requirements

Candidates must be a graduate of an approved school of Radiation Therapy and hold current registration as a Radiation Therapist with the ARRT(T). Additionally, they must meet American Heart Association standards for Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS).

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Computer operational skillsCommunication skillsCompassionate care

Radiation Therapy Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania 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, 36% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Top Radiation Therapist Jobs

24 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution17 jobs

5
<$125k
3
$125k-150k
4
$150k-175k
3
$175k-200k
2
$200k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks15 jobs

401k / retirement match
93%
Sign-on bonus
53%
CME allowance
20%
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
+ 22 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.

Living in State College

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$387k
Typical market rent
$1,804/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.8
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · State College, PA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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