Per Diem Radiation Therapist | Julia and Ned Arnold Center for Radiation Oncology (Queens Campus)

Radiation TherapistNo nightsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$67.14/hr

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Job Description

Location: Flushing, New York

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Description

Radiation Therapists Make Amazing Possible

Join the Radiation Oncology team at NewYork-Presbyterian Queens and help provide a comprehensive program of cancer services in a comfortable environment that is close to home for Queens’s residents.

Our radiation oncology specialists are continuously refining treatments based on the latest research to provide targeted cancer care to our patients. In the Julia and Ned Arnold Center for Radiation Oncology, our patients receive advanced radiation therapy in a comfortable environment that is close to home.

Radiation Therapist - Radiation Oncology | Per Diem

We are currently seeking a skilled certified radiation therapist to join an expanding department. Step into a patient-focused, high-tech environment offering leading edge technology. As a result, more Queens’ patients choose our center than any other cancer program in the metropolitan area. The Cancer Center's greatest strength is in its people, whose expert qualifications have made it the regional leader in cancer care.

Required Criteria

High School Diploma

Completion of an ARRT approved Radiation Therapy Technology program.

NYS Radiotherapy Technologist License

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of radiation therapy, including dosimetry, treatment planning brachytherapy and simulation

Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.

Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.

  • NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.
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Salary Range

$67.14/Hourly

It all begins with you. Our amazing compensation packages start with competitive base pay and include recognition for your experience, education, and licensure. Then we add our amazing benefits, countless opportunities for personal and professional growth and a dynamic environment that embraces every person. Join our team and discover where amazing works.

Key Responsibilities

The radiation therapist will provide targeted cancer care within a high-tech, patient-focused environment. Responsibilities include performing radiation therapy procedures and collaborating with the oncology team to ensure high-quality patient services.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a high school diploma and have completed an ARRT-approved Radiation Therapy Technology program. A valid NYS Radiotherapy Technologist license is required along with proficiency in dosimetry, treatment planning, and simulation.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient care

Radiation Therapy Career Context

In New York, the Radiation Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$114k (18 salary observations; 44 listings), vs ~$115k nationally (200 salary observations; 1,088 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-03-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 64.6% of New York 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, 30% have no call, 75% require no weekends.

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Work-life snapshot

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Better work-life than 50% of Radiation Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 589 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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