Radiation Therapist

Radiation Therapist Top 25% in Radiation TherapyFull-Time

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Full-Time
Call expectations
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Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Job Requirements

Job Title

Radiation Therapist

Job Type

Full Time

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Radiation Therapist to join our healthcare team. The successful candidate will be responsible for administering radiation treatment to patients as prescribed by oncologists, ensuring precise and safe delivery of therapy. This role requires a strong commitment to patient care, attention to detail, and adherence to safety protocols.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare and position patients accurately for radiation treatment.
  • Operate radiation therapy equipment to deliver prescribed doses.
  • Monitor patients during treatment for any adverse reactions.
  • Collaborate with oncologists, medical physicists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement treatment plans.
  • Maintain detailed records of treatments and patient progress.
  • Ensure compliance with all safety standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Provide patient education and support throughout the treatment process.

Qualifications

  • Graduation from an AMA approved program in Radiation Therapy Technology or Radiologic Technology is required.
  • Registration as a Radiation Therapy Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) is required.
  • Licensure in Radiation Therapy Technology within the state of Maryland is required.
  • Associate of Science degree in Radiation Therapy Technology is preferred.
  • CPR certification is required.
  • One year of clinical practice in Radiation Therapy is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

The Radiation Therapist is responsible for accurately positioning patients and operating radiation therapy equipment to deliver prescribed treatments. They must also monitor patients for adverse reactions and collaborate with the oncology team to ensure safe and effective care.

Requirements

Candidates must have graduated from an AMA-approved program in Radiation Therapy or Radiologic Technology and hold ARRT registration. Additionally, a Maryland state license in Radiation Therapy Technology and CPR certification are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient positioningRadiation therapy equipment operationPatient monitoringTreatment planningSafety protocol complianceRecord keeping

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Radiation Therapist at University of Maryland Medical System a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Radiation Therapy — ranked against 540 active Radiation Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Radiation Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Radiation Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Radiation Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Radiation Therapist Jobs

28 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution21 jobs

7
<$135k
7
$135k-155k
3
$155k-175k
1
$190k
3
$195k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks17 jobs

401k / retirement match
82%
Sign-on bonus
65%
CME allowance
24%
Loan repayment
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

San Luis Obispo Radiation Therapist II

$65.1-$91.14/hr
+ 26 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 7.2
Higher than about 8 in 10 of 540 Radiation Therapy listings

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

Living in Baltimore

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$203k
Typical market rent
$1,802/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.5
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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