Radiation Therapist - Proton Center

Radiation TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

Job Requirements

Job Title

Radiation Therapist

Job Type

Full Time

15k Sign-on Bonus

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Radiation Therapist to join our healthcare team. The successful candidate will be responsible for administering radiation treatment to patients as prescribed by oncologists, ensuring the highest standards of patient care and safety. This role requires precision, compassion, and a thorough understanding of radiation therapy techniques and equipment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver prescribed radiation treatments to patients accurately and safely.
  • Operate and maintain radiation therapy equipment in compliance with safety protocols.
  • Collaborate with oncologists, medical physicists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement treatment plans.
  • Monitor patient progress and report any adverse reactions or concerns promptly.
  • Educate patients and their families about treatment procedures and potential side effects.
  • Maintain detailed and accurate patient records and treatment documentation.
  • Adhere to all regulatory and institutional policies regarding radiation safety and patient confidentiality.

Qualifications

  • Degree or diploma in Radiation Therapy from an accredited institution.
  • Certification and licensure as required by relevant regulatory bodies.
  • Strong knowledge of radiation therapy techniques, equipment, and safety standards.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.

Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients through expert radiation therapy care.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your qualifications and experience relevant to this role.

Key Responsibilities

The Radiation Therapist is responsible for accurately delivering prescribed radiation treatments while ensuring patient safety and comfort. They collaborate with oncologists and medical physicists to implement treatment plans and maintain detailed patient records.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree or diploma in Radiation Therapy from an accredited institution and possess the necessary professional certifications. Strong knowledge of radiation safety standards and excellent communication skills are required for this role.

Qualifications

Education
High school
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment planningOncology supportEquipment maintenancePatient educationMultidisciplinary collaboration

Radiation Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Radiation Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

Radiation Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 8.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Radiation Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedRadiation Therapy median $107k (middle half $100k–$113k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingMaryland index 105.0US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Radiation Therapy listings in Maryland17 active583 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 36% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$15k sign-onUS healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 4% offer loan repayment674 active listings, Nov 2026
New Radiation Therapy listings169 in the last 30 days156 the 30 days before (+8%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Radiation Therapy pay trend−8.6% 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

16 jobs
9
<$120k
4
$120k-140k
1
$142k
1
$166k
1
$187k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

18 jobs
401k / retirement match
83%
Sign-on bonus
44% this job
Relocation assistance
17%
Loan repayment
11%
CME allowance
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Radiation Therapist - Radiology Oncology

Providence · Santa Rosa, California

$58.07-$90.14/hr
#2

Radiation Therapist

Kaweah Health · Visalia, California

$53.27-$79.91/hr
#3

RADIATION THERAPIST

$46.7624-$68.4328/hr
#4

Radiation Therapist

$41.1-$61.65/hr
+ 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 579 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

University of Maryland Medical System logo

About University of Maryland Medical System

Hospitals and Health Care
Baltimore, MD
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

$15,000 Sign-On Bonus

Living in Baltimore

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$203k
Typical market rent
$1,762/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.5
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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