Radiation Therapist
Listed compensation
$43.1-$64.11/hr
Listing transparency2 of 6 stated
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and weekend coverage.
- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
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
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
10 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution10 jobs · 9 employers
Annual compensation range
Work-Life Balance Distribution10 jobs · 9 employers
Higher = better work-life balance
Radiation Therapist II
Sutter Health · Sacramento, California
Radiation Therapist
Montage Health · Monterey, California
Radiation Therapist - Pacific Cancer Care
$75-$95/hrSan Luis Obispo Radiation Therapist II
$65.1-$91.14/hr