Radiation Therapist

Radiation TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$43.1-$64.11/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 2h ago · Verified live

Job Description

Where You’ll Work

Hello Humankindness: Join a Legacy of Healing at Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC)

Ready to make a real difference? Join SJHMC in Phoenix AZ., a 571-bed nonprofit founded by the Sisters of Mercy over 125 years ago. We're more than a hospital; we're a global destination for life-changing care, embracing patients with humankindness.

Here, your calling will flourish. We're not just a workplace; we're a community dedicated to a mission of service.

Leaders in Specialized Care

Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI): A world-renowned center for groundbreaking neurological research and innovative treatments.

Norton Thoracic Institute (NTI): A national leader in advanced thoracic care with pioneering surgical techniques.

Level I Trauma Center: One of Arizona's busiest ERs, providing immediate, comprehensive care for critically injured patients 24/7.

Why SJHMC?

  • Culture of Excellence & Well-being: We care for our people, fostering professional and personal growth.
  • Community & Collaboration: Be part of a network committed to global health and well-being.
  • Join a Legacy, Shape a Future: Over 20% of our patients travel internationally for our specialized care.

This is an invitation to join a family of dedicated professionals at the forefront of medical innovation, united by the power of humankindness.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Radiation Therapist, you will be responsible for accurately delivering prescribed courses of radiation therapy to cancer patients, ensuring clinical precision and patient comfort. Every day you will meticulously position patients, operate sophisticated radiation equipment, perform daily quality assurance checks, and carefully monitor patients throughout treatment, providing support and clear communication. To be successful, you will demonstrate exceptional technical proficiency, meticulous attention to detail, and compassionate patient care, crucial for safe and effective cancer treatment.

Selects the most appropriate and efficient action plan after reviewing all pertinent data and assessing the patient's abilities and condition.

Determines the need for and selects supplies, accessory equipment, shielding, positioning and immobilization devices.

Verifies patient identification and the procedure requested or prescribed.

Reviews all available patient medical record information to verify the appropriateness of the procedure requested or prescribed.

Assesses factors that may negatively affect the procedure, such as medications, patient history, insufficient patient preparation or artifact producing objects.

  • Recognizes signs and symptoms of an emergency.
  • Job Requirements
  • Required

Associates Degree in Radiography, successful completion of an accredited education program in radiation therapy

  • Three (3) years experience as a Radiation Therapist in a Radiation Oncology clinic
  • Advanced computer skills
  • Certificate in Radiation Therapy
  • Registered Radiation Therapy Technologist: AZ (RRTT: AZ)
  • Registered Technologist Radiation Therapy (RTT)
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS-CPR)
  • Preferred
  • Bachelors Degree

Five (5) years of experience as a Radiation Therapist with increased responsibilities in a radiation oncology facility

Key Responsibilities

The Radiation Therapist is responsible for the accurate delivery of prescribed radiation therapy and the meticulous operation of sophisticated radiation equipment. They must ensure patient safety through daily quality assurance checks, proper positioning, and continuous monitoring throughout the treatment process.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Associate Degree in Radiography and a certificate in Radiation Therapy, along with at least three years of clinical experience. Professional registration as a Radiation Therapy Technologist (AZ) and American Heart Association BLS-CPR certification are required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient positioningMedical record reviewPatient assessmentEmergency recognitionRadiation equipment operation

Radiation Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Radiation Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 35% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$111k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $111k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Radiation Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution10 jobs · 9 employers

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$190k
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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution10 jobs · 9 employers

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#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

San Luis Obispo Radiation Therapist II

$65.1-$91.14/hr
+ 8 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Phoenix

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$406k
Typical market rent
$1,574/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.3
State income tax
Up to 2.5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About St. Joseph Hospital & Medical Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Phoenix, Arizona
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Discounts
Free Parking