Radiation Therapist
Listed compensation
$33.84-$50.34/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Where You’ll Work
CommonSpirit Memorial is an award-winning, not-for-profit, faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ.
Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services.
Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Healthgrades®, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee.
We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 employees and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Radiation Therapist, you will help cancer patients receive precise radiation treatments so they can achieve the best possible clinical outcomes in their fight against disease.
Every day you will administer prescribed radiation therapy and monitor patient comfort and safety. You will be expected to operate complex radiotherapy equipment, maintain accurate clinical documentation, and coordinate with oncology teams to ensure treatment protocols are followed with high efficiency.
To be successful in this role, you must possess a strong understanding of radiation physics, exhibit meticulous attention to detail in patient positioning and equipment calibration, and demonstrate the ability to prioritize tasks in a high-volume clinical environment.
Job Requirements
Certification of degree from an accredited radiation therapy program, followed by licensure from the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (RTT).
Licensure from the American Registry of radiological Technologists.
Key Responsibilities
The Radiation Therapist administers prescribed radiation treatments to cancer patients while monitoring their comfort and safety. They are responsible for operating complex radiotherapy equipment and maintaining accurate clinical documentation in coordination with the oncology team.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a degree from an accredited radiation therapy program and possess licensure from the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT). Strong knowledge of radiation physics and the ability to perform precise patient positioning and equipment calibration are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Radiation Therapy Career Context
Of the 40 active Radiation Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% have no call, 63% require no weekends.
Radiation Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $70k–$105k | Radiation Therapy median $109k (middle half $99k–$133k)428 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$95k in purchasing power | Tennessee index 91.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Radiation Therapy listings in Tennessee | 14 active | 690 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 30% no call · 63% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 4% offer loan repayment690 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Radiation Therapy listings | 187 in the last 30 days | 139 the 30 days before (+35%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Radiation Therapy pay trend | +2.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$88k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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