Radiation Therapist - Full Time
Listed compensation
$44.64-$61.6/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Vail Health has become the world’s most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital. This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail. Learn more about Vail Health here.
SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE! $10,000.00
About the Opportunity
Provides radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by the physician according to established policies and procedures, standards, and practices.
What You Will Do
Delivers a prescribed and planned course of radiation therapy to patients, answers patient questions, and explains procedures.
- Assists in tumor localization and dosimetry procedures.
- Prepares rooms and equipment for patients, stocks rooms with linens and supplies, and orders equipment and supplies as needed.
- Prepares chart for patient treatment, and takes and reviews images for physician approval.
Interfaces with the physicist, imaging personnel and dosimetry to simulate and initiate treatment. Consults with supportive care staff to provide high quality patient care.
Reinforces recommendations given to patients by the physician, nurse, dietitian, etc., concerning the reaction to treatment and care of the radiated area, and prevention or treatment of generalized and local side effects.
Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, professional affiliations, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.
Changes therapy as ordered and performs chart checks in preparation for participation in weekly patient chart rounds.
Role models the principles of a Just Culture and Organizational Values.
Perform other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant.
This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.
What You Will Need
Experience
- Two years of experience as a Radiation Therapist preferred.
- TrueBeam and Aria experience preferred.
- Detail oriented and proactive in navigating patients’ courses of treatment.
License(s) & Certification(s)
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) with Radiation Therapy (T) specialty required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
Education
N/A
Benefits at Vail Health (Full Time) Include
- Competitive wages
- Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
- Housing programs
- Childcare reimbursement
Comprehensive Health Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
Educational Programs
- Tuition Assistance
- Existing Student Loan Repayment
- Specialty Certification Reimbursement
- Annual Supplemental Educational Funds
Paid Time Off
Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.
Retirement & Supplemental Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching
- Life insurance
- Short and long-term disability
Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More
- Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
- Recreation discounts
Pet Insurance
Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour.
Hourly Pay
$44.64—$61.60 USD
Key Responsibilities
Deliver prescribed radiation therapy, explain procedures to patients, and support tumor localization, dosimetry, simulation, and treatment initiation. Prepare treatment rooms and charts, review images and records, coordinate with clinical colleagues, and reinforce guidance on treatment effects and care.
Requirements
A current ARRT credential with the Radiation Therapy (T) specialty and Basic Life Support certification are required. Two years of radiation therapist experience and familiarity with TrueBeam and ARIA are preferred; candidates should be detail-oriented and proactive in managing patients’ treatment courses.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Radiation Therapy Career Context
In Colorado, the Radiation Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$105k (11 salary observations; 22 listings), vs ~$114k nationally (329 salary observations; 1,184 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 Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$110k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $107k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $93k–$128k | Radiation Therapy median $104k (middle half $96k–$110k)18 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Colorado vs national | $105k median in Colorado | $114k nationally (−7%)11 state / 329 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$107k in purchasing power | Colorado index 103.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Radiation Therapy listings in Colorado | 15 active | 593 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 20% no call · 70% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Radiation Therapy pay trend | −7.1% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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