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Concord, North Carolina

Radiation Therapist - Atrium Health Cabarrus/Concord Levine Cancer FT

Radiation TherapistNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$38.2-$57.3/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and time off.

Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Department: 37303 Atrium Health Cabarrus - Oncology: Radiation Status: Full time

Benefits

Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: 8am-5pm Mon-Fri This position is Sign-on Bonus eligible. Based on eligibility.

Pay Range $38.20 - $57.30 Essential Functions

  • Treats patients with ionizing radiation in adherence to all regulatory guidelines.
  • Monitors all equipment parameters, documents equipment malfunctions and understands all emergency and safety procedures of all equipment.
  • Maintains accurate medical records and treatment schedules.
  • Inputs treatment and simulation charge information into Aria.
  • Documents patient treatment chart.
  • Understands emergency and fault procedures for linear accelerators and simulators.
  • Recognizes and reports patient concern and physical problems to appropriate personnel.
  • Communicates instructions and procedures to patients and their families.
  • Maintains organization and cleanliness in the clinic. Physical

Requirements

This position requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing and pulling. Must be able to lift and support 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment and supplies. Must speak and understand English. Intact sense of sight, hearing, smell and touch. Finger dexterity.

Critical thinking and ability to concentrate. Must be able to respond quickly and make decisions to changes on the unit. Education, Experience and Certifications Graduate of an AMA approved school of Therapeutic Radiology or international equivalent.

ARRT registered or registry eligible, must pass registry in the first 90 days of employment. BLS required per policy guidelines.

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Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care.

Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise.

It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs.

Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs.

Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together.

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Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care

Key Responsibilities

The Radiation Therapist treats patients with ionizing radiation while adhering to regulatory guidelines and safety protocols. They are responsible for maintaining accurate medical records, documenting treatment charts, and monitoring equipment performance.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an AMA-approved school of Therapeutic Radiology and hold or be eligible for ARRT registration. A current BLS certification is required, along with the physical ability to support patients and equipment.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Radiation TherapyPatient CareEquipment MonitoringMedical DocumentationClinical OrganizationCommunication

Radiation Therapy Career Context

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$99k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $105k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Radiation Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 11.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Of the 40 active Radiation Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 23% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Radiation Therapist - Atrium Health Cabarrus/Concord Levine Cancer FT at American Addiction Centers a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Radiation Therapy — ranked against 592 active Radiation Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Top Radiation Therapist Jobs

11 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution11 jobs

6
<$130k
0
$130k-140k
2
$140k-150k
2
$150k-160k
1
$164k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution11 jobs

0
1-2
0
3-4
1
5-6
10
7-8
0
9-10

Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Lead Proton Radiation Therapist

Inova · Fairfax, Virginia

$48.51-$79.07/hr
#2

Radiation Therapist

Kaweah Health · Hanford, California

$50.24-$75.36/hr
#3

Radiation Therapist

$43.77-$72.95/hr
#4

Radiation Therapist

$67-$70/hr
+ 9 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 6.4
Better work-life than 80% of Radiation Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 592 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Concord

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$337k
Typical market rent
$1,813/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.3
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About American Addiction Centers

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Brentwood, Tennessee
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on Bonus
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan with Employer Match