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Detroit, Michigan

Radiation Therapist

Radiation TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

Company Description

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world.

We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail.

With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations.

Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.

Job Description

  • Radiation Therapist - Henry Ford Health
  • Job Title
  • Radiation Therapist

About the Department

Join the Radiation Oncology department at Henry Ford Health, part of one of Michigan's largest physician organizations, Henry Ford Medical Group.

Our team delivers coordinated, compassionate care across primary and specialty practices, leveraging leading clinical resources to build lasting relationships with patients and communities.

In this role, you¿ll be part of a dedicated team committed to providing advanced radiation therapy treatments, utilizing state-of-the-art equipment to improve patient outcomes.

Role Overview

As a Radiation Therapist, you will administer radiation treatments to patients as prescribed by physicians, utilizing specialized equipment such as linear accelerators, High Dose Rate (HDR) Afterloaders, and Computed Tomography. Your work directly supports patients undergoing cancer treatment, ensuring they receive safe and effective care. This role is critical in helping patients achieve the best possible outcomes during their treatment journey.

Why Henry Ford Health

At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.

What You Will Do

Deliver precision radiation treatments – Administer radiation therapy to patients using advanced specialized equipment, including linear accelerators and HDR Afterloaders, with technical expertise and clinical precision.

Maintain rigorous safety standards – Implement and champion comprehensive safety protocols to minimize radiation exposure risks and ensure the protection of patients, staff, and yourself.

Provide compassionate patient care – Deliver empathetic support to patients experiencing significant emotional and physical challenges, recognizing the critical role you play in their treatment experience.

Collaborate across the care team – Work effectively with oncologists, physicists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated, evidence-based patient care and optimal clinical outcomes.

Qualifications

What You Will Need

Required Qualifications

A.R.R.T. Radiation Therapy Technology Certification or registry eligible.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree.

What We Offer

Join a team where you can grow your career, collaborate with dedicated professionals, and contribute to mission-driven work that makes a difference. We provide opportunities for continuous learning and professional development in a supportive environment.

Join Our Team

Ready to make a meaningful impact? Apply now to join Henry Ford Health as a Radiation Therapist!

Job Type: Full Time

Key Responsibilities

The Radiation Therapist administers prescribed radiation treatments to patients using specialized equipment like linear accelerators and HDR Afterloaders. They also collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team to ensure patient safety and provide compassionate support throughout the treatment process.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Radiation safetyOncology supportMedical imaging

Radiation Therapy Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Radiation Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 6.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Of the 50 active Radiation Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Top Radiation Therapist Jobs

28 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution21 jobs

8
<$125k
4
$125k-150k
4
$150k-175k
4
$175k-200k
1
$201k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks19 jobs

401k / retirement match
95%
Sign-on bonus
47%
CME allowance
16%
Loan repayment
11%
Relocation assistance
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Radiation Therapist

Montage Health · Monterey, California

$72.18-$96.52/hr
#2

Radiation Therapist - Pacific Cancer Care

One Oncology · Los Gatos, California

$75-$95/hr
#3

Radiation Therapist II-2

$65.1-$91.14/hr
#4

San Luis Obispo Radiation Therapist II

$65.1-$91.14/hr
+ 26 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 1.5
Below most Radiation Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 576 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Detroit

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$80k
Typical market rent
$1,341/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.3
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Henry Ford Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Detroit, MI
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Professional development
Continuous learning opportunities