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Davenport, Iowa

Cancer Center-Radiation Therapist

Radiation Therapist 8.0 Work-LifeNo nightsPer Diem

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Employment Type: Part time

Shift: Day Shift

Description

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.

MercyOne Genesis serves a 17-county bi-state region of the Quad Cities (Davenport and Bettendorf, Iowa, and Rock Island and Moline, Ill.) metropolitan area and the surrounding communities of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois. But when it comes to clinical capabilities and quality, we exceed those geographical limits. We have earned distinction as a two-time national Top 15 Health System, and recognition for being in the top 1 percent in the nation for patient safety.

Join the MercyOne Genesis Family! We are looking to hire a Cancer Center - Radiation Therapist!

As a Cancer Center - Radiation Therapist at MercyOne Genesis, you will:

  • Deliver radiation therapy treatment to patients in accordance with physician’s prescription
  • Complete treatment preparation including simulation, immobilization, and block fabrication
  • Coordinate care of patients receiving radiation therapy treatments
  • Assure proper function of treatment equipment
  • Provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the patients served on his/her assigned area

Schedule: Per Diem

General Requirements

  • Iowa Permit to Practice and ARRT
  • Basic Life Support
  • No experience required

Education

3 year college Radiation Therapy program or equivalent experience

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

Visit MercyOne Genesis Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of care.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver radiation therapy treatments to patients according to physician prescriptions and coordinate patient care. Ensure proper function of treatment equipment and complete treatment preparation tasks such as simulation and block fabrication.

Requirements

Requires an Iowa Permit to Practice, ARRT certification, and Basic Life Support. Candidates must have completed a 3-year college Radiation Therapy program or possess equivalent experience.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Treatment simulationEquipment maintenanceClinical coordination

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Cancer Center-Radiation Therapist at Trinity Health a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Radiation Therapy — ranked against 570 active Radiation Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Radiation Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Radiation Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Radiation Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Radiation Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.0 / 10 · top 5% in radiation therapyranked against 570 Radiation Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedRadiation Therapy median $141k (middle half $121k–$164k)53 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingIowa index 87.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Radiation Therapy listings in Iowa8 active571 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 34% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 4% offer loan repayment670 active listings, Nov 2026
New Radiation Therapy listings174 in the last 30 days163 the 30 days before (+7%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Radiation Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (570 Radiation Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Radiation Therapist Jobs

25 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

17 jobs
2
<$105k
4
$105k-115k
8
$115k-125k
2
$125k-135k
1
$166k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Radiation Therapist

Kaweah Health · Visalia, California

$53.27-$79.91/hr
#2

Radiation Therapist

Advocate Health · Illinois

$41.1-$61.65/hr
#3

Radiation Therapist, Staff - Radiation Oncology (Galveston)

$85k-$126k
#4

Radiation Therapist - Radiation Therapy Technologist (RTT) - Oncology - Boulder, CO

$40-$60/hr
+ 23 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Radiation Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 570 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Trinity Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Albany, NY
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Full Benefits Package
Opportunity for Growth

Living in Davenport

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$198k
Typical market rent
$965/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.1
State income tax
Up to 6%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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