Radiation Therapist I

Radiation TherapistNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$43-$54/hr

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Job Description

Why Join Us?

  • Be part of a practice at the forefront of cutting-edge cancer care and advanced treatments
  • Access opportunities for professional growth and continuing education.
  • Work alongside a collaborative and compassionate team of experts dedicated to making a difference.
  • Enjoy the convenience of multiple locations throughout the Capital Region.
  • Contribute to groundbreaking clinical trials that shape the future of oncology care.
  • Discover your career potential with a practice dedicated to excellence and innovation.

Job Description

Pay Range: $43 - $54 per hour

SCOPE: Under direct supervision, administers radiation therapy treatments to patients. Accuracy in positioning the beam of radiation to correspond with the designated tumor volume and accurately delivering the prescribed dose are paramount job functions. Supports and adheres to the New York Oncology Hematology Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Accurately delivers and records radiation therapy treatments under the direction of a radiation oncologist and Radiation Therapist Supervisor.

Accurately enters and maintains patient treatment parameters into electronic medical record. Participates in clinical instruction of newly hired therapists and students.

  • Assists in maintaining patient appointment schedule and submitting correct billing information.
  • Accurately cuts blocks, when applicable.
  • Accurately makes custom molds.
  • Accurately completes simple mu calculations.
  • Accurately interprets a computerized treatment plan.
  • Maintains clean, safe, and organized work environment.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited radiation therapy technology program. Position is entry level and requires 0-3 years experience actively practicing as an RTT. ARRT certification required. Must hold valid state license for radiation therapy.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to be present at the employee site during regularly scheduled business hours and regularly required to sit or stand and talk or hear.

Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

Work Environment

The work environment may include exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations, and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment. Work will involve in-person interaction with co-workers and management and/or clients. Work may require minimal travel by automobile to office sites.

Key Responsibilities

The Radiation Therapist administers radiation therapy treatments under the direction of a radiation oncologist while ensuring accurate beam positioning and dose delivery. They are also responsible for maintaining patient records, assisting with billing, and participating in the clinical instruction of students and new hires.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited radiation therapy technology program and hold a valid state license. ARRT certification is required, and the position is suitable for those with 0-3 years of experience.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient positioningElectronic medical recordsBlock cuttingCustom mold makingTreatment plan interpretation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Radiation Therapist I at New York Oncology Hematology a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Radiation Therapy — ranked against 572 active Radiation Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Radiation Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Radiation Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 35% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$101k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $93k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Radiation Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.1 / 10 · above average in radiation therapyranked against 572 Radiation Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$89k–$112kRadiation Therapy median $111k (middle half $103k–$125k)36 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$93k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Radiation Therapy listings in New York19 active567 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 35% no call · 60% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 4% offer loan repayment674 active listings, Nov 2026
New Radiation Therapy listings183 in the last 30 days130 the 30 days before (+41%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (572 Radiation Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Benefits & Perks

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 6.1
Better work-life than 70% of Radiation Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 572 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About New York Oncology Hematology

Hospitals and Health Care
Albany, NY
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Continuing education opportunities
Collaborative team environment
Multiple locations in Capital Region
Clinical trial involvement

Living in Albany

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$328k
Typical market rent
$1,664/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
99.6
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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