Radiation Therapist
Listed compensation
$51.13-$73.12/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
You see your work as a balance of technical expertise and compassion. As a Radiation Therapist, you will simulate and administer therapeutic ionizing radiation to a diverse patient population, delivering care with professionalism, precision, and genuine concern for each individual you serve.
In this role, you will help ensure safe, effective treatment while supporting patients through every step of their care experience. In doing so, you will help fulfill Legacy’s mission of making life better for others.
Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center in Northwest Portland is known for its specialty programs and clinical excellence. Legacy Good Samaritan features nationally renowned doctors in cancer care, kidney transplantations, neurology, ophthalmology, weight-loss surgery, robotic surgery, rehabilitation and more, plus Oregon’s only 24-hour urgent care that’s located alongside an emergency room, with access to emergency care if needed.
Responsibilities
Under general supervision, simulates and administers therapeutic ionizing irradiation to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in accordance with prescriptions and instructions from department physicians.
Qualifications
Skills/Knowledge
Basic familiarity with computers preferred.
Licensure
- Current applicable state licensure in Radiation Therapy Technologist (LRTT) required.
- National certification in Radiation Therapy (LRT-RT) required.
Pay Range
USD $51.13 - USD $73.12 /Hr.
Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity
Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing.
If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.
Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
To learn more about our employee benefits click here: legacyhealth.org
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Radiation Therapist at Legacy Health a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Radiation Therapy — ranked against 587 active Radiation Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
Radiation Therapy Career Context
Of the 40 active Radiation Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% have no call, 73% require no weekends.
Radiation Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 10% in radiation therapy | ranked against 587 Radiation Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $106k–$152k | Radiation Therapy median $131k (middle half $124k–$132k)11 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$125k in purchasing power | Oregon index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Radiation Therapy listings in Oregon | 11 active | 588 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 20% no call · 73% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 4% offer loan repayment702 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Radiation Therapy pay trend | −5.7% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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