No salary listed — similar Radiation Therapist roles pay ~$107k (median of 115 jobs)

6.4/10 work-life score · Above average in Radiation Therapy — ranked against 518 active roles in this specialty

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UPMC
Altoona, Pennsylvania

Radiation Therapist - ONC (Radiation Oncology)

Radiation Therapist Above average in Radiation TherapyNo weekendsFull-Time
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About the Role

Full-time Radiation Therapist. Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm, no weekends or holidays. $15,000 sign-on bonus. Altoona, PA.

Join UPMC as a Radiation Therapist – No Weekends, Sign-On Bonus in Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Signing bonus: $15,000.
  • Monday-Friday schedule
  • Career ladder
  • Health insurance
  • Dental and vision
  • Retirement plan

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.
  • No weekends required.

This position offers weekends off, a signing bonus. Work with UPMC in Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States.

Key Responsibilities

The Radiation Therapist delivers prescribed radiation treatments to patients, performs simulation procedures, and assists with localization imaging and contrast administration. They also maintain treatment records, ensure patient safety, and participate in quality assurance activities.

Requirements

Candidates must have completed a formal radiation therapy technology program at a JRCERT-accredited institution. ARRT registration or board eligibility within six months of hire and CPR certification are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

BLSBoard CertificationARRT

Key Skills

Radiation therapyPatient careClinical operationsRadiation safetyTreatment planningSimulationRadiosurgeryBrachytherapyDocumentationQuality assuranceCommunicationInterpersonal skillsHIPAA complianceRegulatory complianceInformation systems

Radiation Therapy — healthcare professional Career Context

In Pennsylvania, Radiation Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$136k across 25 listings, vs ~$120k nationally (370 listings).

Pennsylvania's cost-of-living index is 102.0 (US average = 100) — Pennsylvania ranks #5 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Radiation Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 15.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Radiation Therapist - ONC (Radiation Oncology) at UPMC a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Radiation Therapy — ranked against 518 active Radiation Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 6.4/10 on work-life balance for Radiation Therapist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 115 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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About UPMC

Hospitals and Health Care
Pittsburgh, PA
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

$15,000 sign-on bonus
No weekends or holidays
Monday-Friday schedule
Career ladder
Health insurance
Dental and vision
Retirement plan