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Fairfax, Virginia

Radiation Therapist 2

Radiation TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$43.22-$70.45/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
No weekends
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

Job description

Join Inova as a Radiation Therapist 2 – $20K Sign-On, M-F, 3-Day Week in Fairfax, Virginia, United States. Inova Fair Oaks Hospital Radiation Oncology is looking for a dedicated Radiation Therapist 2 to join the Team. This full-time will be 3 days/week - 10-hr shifts working Monday – Friday located in Fairfax, VA.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $43.22 - $70.45/hour.
  • Signing bonus: $20,000.
  • Student loan assistance up to $10,000
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 401k with 5% match
  • Tuition assistance up to $5,250/year
  • Mental health support (25 sessions/year)
  • Paid time off
  • Paid parental leave

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No weekends required.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers weekends off, a signing bonus, student loan benefits. Work with Inova in Fairfax, Virginia, United States.

Key Responsibilities

The Radiation Therapist 2 is responsible for accurately setting up and administering daily radiation treatments while performing simulation procedures. They also conduct quality assurance on linear accelerators and Computed Tomography machines to ensure patient safety and treatment precision.

Requirements

Candidates must possess an Associate’s Degree or equivalent certification and at least 2 years of experience as a staff therapist. Required credentials include American Registered Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) certification and Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Radiation therapyPatient positioningDosimetryPatient educationRecord keepingTreatment planningBLS certification

Radiation Therapy Career Context

Of the 46 active Radiation Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 35% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$118k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $117k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Radiation Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 3.9/10 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...

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Work-life snapshot

3.9/ 10
Listing-based score

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About Inova

Hospitals and Health Care
Falls Church, Virginia
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision
401k with 5% match
Tuition assistance up to $5,250/year
Student loan assistance up to $10,000
Mental health support (25 sessions/year)
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
Flexible work schedules