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Grand Rapids, Michigan

Radiation Therapist PRN

Radiation TherapistNo weekendsNo nightsPer Diem

Compensation

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Job Description

About the Unit

As the region's leader in radiation oncology services, Corewell Health Cancer Center at Lemmen-Holton Cancer Pavilion provides radiation therapy to more patients than any other health care facility in West Michigan. Radiation oncology services are also available at our Holland and Reed City locations.

We offer a full range of treatments and state-of-the-art technologies. The radiation oncology program at Corewell Health is certified by the American College of Radiation Oncology. This position is resource based and will work as needed, based on needs of the business.

We have 3 locations, Lemmen-Holton in downtown Grand Rapids, Susan P. Wheatlake in Reed City and Lakeshore Radiation Oncology Center in Holland.

About Outpatient Clinics

Corewell Health operates over 300 outpatient clinics across Michigan, bringing a multitude of care options to the communities that we serve. There are over 40 different types of primary care and specialty practices, which allows those who work in these clinics the opportunity to learn and explore various interests or to specialize in one area.

Scope of Work

Under the direction of a Radiation Oncologist and in collaboration with other members of the health care team, uses clinical skills to accurately run CT simulators, deliver, verify and record routine courses of treatment. Assumes shift accountability including machine warm-ups. Utilizes independent judgment and problem solving skills in communicating with patients/families and employees.

Qualifications

  • Required Vocational/Technical a related field; Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy Program
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in a related field preferred
  • CRT-Radiation Therapist - ARRT American Registry of Radiologic Technologist within 60 Days required

Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association or ARC American Red Cross required within first 90 days

How Corewell Health Cares for You

Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.

On-demand Pay Program Powered by Payactiv

  • Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
  • Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
  • Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
  • Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
  • Primary Location
  • SITE - Lemmen-Holton Cancer Pavilion - 145 Michigan St NE - Grand Rapids
  • Department Name
  • Radiation Oncology LHCP - Grand Rapids Hosp

Employment Type: Part time

Shift: Day (United States of America)

  • Weekly Scheduled Hours
  • 4
  • Hours of Work

7:00 a. m. - 6:00 p. m. (Variable)

  • Days Worked
  • Monday to Friday (Variable)
  • Weekend Frequency
  • N/A

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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category.

We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other.

From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.

Key Responsibilities

The Radiation Therapist will operate CT simulators and deliver routine radiation treatment courses under the direction of a Radiation Oncologist. They are responsible for shift accountability, including machine warm-ups and maintaining clear communication with patients and their families.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

CT simulator operationPatient careMachine warm-upTreatment deliveryRecord keeping

Radiation Therapy Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Radiation Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Of the 50 active Radiation Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Radiation Therapist PRN at Corewell Health a 6.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Radiation Therapy — ranked against 561 active Radiation Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Top contract/1099 Radiation Therapist Jobs

26 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution18 jobs

4
<$125k
5
$125k-150k
4
$150k-175k
3
$175k-200k
2
$200k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks17 jobs

401k / retirement match
88%
Sign-on bonus
59%
Loan repayment
18%
CME allowance
18%
Relocation assistance
18%

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
+ 24 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 6.8
Better work-life than 80% of Radiation Therapy listings

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

  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • On-site

Living in Grand Rapids

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$308k
Typical market rent
$1,580/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits package
On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
Discounts directory
Optional identity theft protection
Home and auto insurance
Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings