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Hickory, North Carolina

Radiation Therapist / Radiation Oncology / PRN

Radiation TherapistPer Diem

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Job Description

Summary of Performance Expectations

Performs radiation therapy and radiographic procedures involving the application of x-rays and radioactive materials to patients for treatment purposes, under the clinical supervision of a Radiation Oncologist and Medical Physicist.

Properly positions patients using both external markers and internal anatomy to ensure accurate treatment of prescribed radiation dose. Operates and maintains specialized equipment. Prepares and maintains patient records and reports.

Education and Credentials

Required

Graduate of an accredited program for Radiation Therapists. Registered. ARRT in Radiation Therapy or registry eligible. BCLS certification. If the BCLS certification is not from the American Heart Association (AHA), an AHA certification is required within one month of employment date.

Preferred

Bachelor’s degree.

Work Experience

Required

One or more years of radiation therapy experience. May consider bachelor’s degree in lieu of one year work experience. Given training and on-the-job experience, incumbent should be proficient in the basic aspects of the job within three months of employment date.

Preferred

About Catawba Valley Medical Center

Comprehensive, Accessible Healthcare Services in the Catawba Valley

As the region’s largest not-for-profit community hospital, we exist to heal and comfort patients, to promote and foster a healthier community, and to ensure access to healthcare to all who need it - regardless of ability to pay. With a wide array of medical specialties, our skilled nurses and providers are trained to treat virtually any type of injury or illness, providing high-quality, easily accessible healthcare close to home.

Our mission: Exceptional Healthcare. Every Person. Every Time.

At A Glance

  • Region’s only level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
  • Women’s Choice Award winner for America’s Best 100 Hospitals for Patient Experience for six consecutive years
  • American College of Surgeons Accredited Comprehensive Community Cancer Center

High Level of Technical Care from Medical Experts

Catawba Valley Medical Center offers a wide range of services from experienced medical specialists capable of addressing virtually any healthcare concern. Our current hospital holds 258 beds and serves the five-county Hickory area. Through our skilled medical practitioners and our highly trained staff, we strive to provide the highest level of medical expertise using the latest, state-of-the-art technology available.

One of our goals at Catawba Valley Medical Center is to provide seamless care between your primary care provider and our hospital. Being a part of a vast healthcare network allows for easier and more efficient communication between local physicians, medical specialists and our hospital.

No one should have to travel far for the expert level medical treatment they need. We work with a plethora of medical specialists capable of diagnosing, treating and operating on a wide variety of conditions.

Key Responsibilities

The radiation therapist performs radiation therapy and radiographic procedures under clinical supervision to ensure accurate treatment delivery. They are responsible for positioning patients, operating specialized equipment, and maintaining detailed patient records.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited radiation therapy program and hold ARRT registration or registry eligibility. A BCLS certification is required, along with at least one year of relevant work experience.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient positioningEquipment operationRecord keepingMedical reporting

Radiation Therapy Career Context

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Radiation Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Of the 50 active Radiation Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

Top contract/1099 Radiation Therapist Jobs

25 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution17 jobs

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

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks15 jobs

401k / retirement match
80%
Sign-on bonus
60%
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
+ 23 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 1.5
Below most Radiation Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 561 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Hickory

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$292k
Typical market rent
$1,531/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.5
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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