Radiation Therapist

Radiation TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

Join a compassionate, cutting-edge oncology team at Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers—where state-of-the-art facilities and a collaborative, patient-first approach come together to deliver exceptional care across the Valley.

We’re looking for a skilled and compassionate Radiation Therapist to join our team and make a meaningful impact in the lives of oncology patients. If you thrive in a fast-paced, team-driven environment and are passionate about delivering high-quality care, we’d love to meet you.

Location: Multiple sites across the Phoenix Valley

What You’LL Do

  • Administer radiation therapy treatments as prescribed by the oncologist
  • Educate patients on procedures, side effects, and care expectations
  • Monitor patient condition and report changes to the care team
  • Perform simulations and create immobilization devices
  • Operate radiation therapy equipment (Elekta experience preferred)
  • Conduct daily quality assurance (QA) checks on equipment
  • Maintain accurate and timely treatment documentation
  • Support new technology implementation and assist with student training

What You Bring

  • ARRT Certification (required)
  • 1–2+ years of radiation therapy experience (preferred)
  • Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
  • Knowledge of medical terminology and clinical procedures
  • Experience with EMR systems and Microsoft Office
  • Strong patient care, communication, and observation skills
  • Ability to travel between clinic locations with reliable transportation

What We Offer

  • Competitive pay + full benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance & multiple supplemental options)
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Sign-on bonus for qualified candidates
  • Supportive, mission-driven work environment

Learn more: ironwoodcrc.com

“Outsmarting Cancer, One Patient at a Time.”

Key Responsibilities

The Radiation Therapist will administer prescribed radiation treatments and perform simulations while ensuring patient safety and comfort. They are also responsible for operating specialized equipment, conducting quality assurance checks, and maintaining accurate treatment documentation.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an ARRT certification and possess strong clinical and communication skills. A bachelor's degree and 1-2 years of experience in radiation therapy are preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Simulation

Radiation Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Radiation Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Radiation Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Radiation Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost of livingArizona index 100.7US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Radiation Therapy listings in Arizona18 active670 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 32% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusUS healthcare professional listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 4% offer loan repayment670 active listings, Nov 2026
New Radiation Therapy listings178 in the last 30 days147 the 30 days before (+21%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Radiation Therapy pay trend+3.0% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Radiation Therapist Jobs

25 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

18 jobs
4
<$110k
10
$110k-125k
2
$125k-140k
1
$152k
1
$166k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

18 jobs
401k / retirement match
83% this job
Sign-on bonus
50% this job
CME allowance
17%
Relocation assistance
17%
Loan repayment
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Radiation Therapist

Kaweah Health · Visalia, California

$53.27-$79.91/hr
#2

Radiation Therapist

Banner Health · Gilbert, Arizona

$43.77-$72.95/hr
#3

Radiation Therapist

$41.1-$61.65/hr
#4

Radiation Therapist, Staff - Radiation Oncology (Galveston)

$85k-$126k
+ 23 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 570 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers

Medical Practices
Chandler, AZ
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive pay
Full benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance)
401(k) retirement plan
Sign-on bonus for qualified candidates

Living in Goodyear

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$419k
Typical market rent
$1,698/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.3
State income tax
Up to 2.5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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