Radiation Therapist

Radiation TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$36–$56.82 /hr

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Posted 5mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Why Join Us? Be part of a practice at the forefront of cutting-edge cancer care and advanced treatments Access opportunities for professional growth and continuing education. Work alongside a collaborative and compassionate team of experts dedicated to making a difference.

Enjoy the convenience of multiple locations throughout the Capital Region. Contribute to groundbreaking clinical trials that shape the future of oncology care. Discover your career potential with a practice dedicated to excellence and innovation.

Job Description: Pay Range: $36 - $56.82 per hour SCOPE: Under direct supervision, administers radiation therapy treatments to patients. Accuracy in positioning the beam of radiation to correspond with the designated tumor volume and accurately delivering the prescribed dose are paramount job functions.

Supports and adheres to the New York Oncology Hematology Code of Ethics and Business Standards. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Accurately delivers and records radiation therapy treatments under the direction of a radiation oncologist and Radiation Therapist Supervisor.

Accurately enters and maintains patient treatment parameters into electronic medical record. Participates in clinical instruction of newly hired therapists and students. Assists in maintaining patient appointment schedule and submitting correct billing information. Accurately cuts blocks, when applicable.

Accurately makes custom molds. Accurately completes simple mu calculations. Accurately interprets a computerized treatment plan. Maintains clean, safe, and organized work environment.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited radiation therapy technology program. Position is entry level and requires 0-3 years experience actively practicing as an RTT. ARRT certification required. Must hold valid state license for radiation therapy.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to be present at the employee site during regularly scheduled business hours and regularly required to sit or stand and talk or hear.

Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment may include exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations, and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment. Work will involve in-person interaction with co-workers and management and/or clients.

Work may require minimal travel by automobile to office sites.

Build a Career That Makes a Difference At New York Oncology Hematology (NYOH), we’re more than just the Capital Region’s leader in cancer care and blood disorders—we’re a team of passionate professionals united by a shared mission: to provide compassionate, cutting-edge care to thousands of patients each year.

With six state-of-the-art cancer centers across Albany, Amsterdam, Clifton Park, Hudson, and Troy—and a dedicated women’s imaging center, Akira Medical Imaging + Wellness—we bring advanced treatment close to home.

Our team includes 35 board-certified physicians and more than 300 cancer care specialists, all working together across medical oncology, radiation oncology, hematology and gynecologic oncology and surgery. At NYOH, we are committed to delivering excellent health care to help our patients continue to tell their story.

If you’re looking for more than just a job—if you want a career with purpose—join us and be part of a community that’s changing lives and shaping the future of cancer care.

Key Responsibilities

Administer radiation therapy treatments by accurately positioning the beam and delivering prescribed doses under supervision. Maintain patient records, perform calculations, and assist in the clinical instruction of new therapists and students.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited radiation therapy technology program with ARRT certification and a valid state license. Requires 0-3 years of experience as a Radiation Therapist.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Patient PositioningDose DeliveryElectronic Medical RecordsTreatment PlanningPatient Handling

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Radiation Therapist at New York Oncology Hematology a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Radiation Therapist) — ranked against 104 active Mental Health Therapy (Radiation Therapist) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Mental Health Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 10.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Jul 2026).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 25% in mental health therapy (radiation therapist)ranked against 104 Mental Health Therapy (Radiation Therapist) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$75k–$118kMental Health Therapy median $105k (middle half $99k–$137k)28 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$89k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Work settingon-sitepeers: 28% no call · 63% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 4% offer loan repayment689 active listings, Oct 2026
Mental Health Therapy pay trend−10.3% vs prior quarter—through Jul 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (104 Mental Health Therapy (Radiation Therapist) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Radiation Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution

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Work-Life Balance Distribution

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Work-life snapshot

median 7.2this job 7.2
Better work-life than 60% of Mental Health Therapy (Radiation Therapist) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 104 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About New York Oncology Hematology

Hospitals and Health Care
Albany, NY
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Professional growth opportunities
Continuing education
Clinical trials participation

Living in Albany

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$328k
Typical market rent
$1,664/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
99.6
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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