Radiation Therapist - Radiation Oncology - CMH / South Hill - Days
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Job Description
$25,000 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by March 31, 2026. Terms and Conditions apply
Hours: Monday - Friday - 7:30/8AM to 4/4:30PM The Radiation Therapist applies ionizing radiation to the patient (inclusive of pediatric, adult and geriatric populations) in accordance with the prescription and instructions of the Radiation Oncologist and under the general supervision of the Chief Therapist. This position educates, prepares and reassures patients and their families by answering questions, providing physical assistance and reinforcing physicians' advice regarding treatment reactions and post-treatment care. This position also participates in the orientation and education of patients. Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: Current registration as a Radiation Therapy Technologist (RTT) from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) or registry eligible ** Registry eligible new hires are required to take the certification test within the first 90 days of their hire date in this position and must successfully pass the test within the first 6 months. Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: Current RTT by ARRT American Society of Radiologic Technologist (ASRT) certification with a minimum of 12 hours of documented continuing education annually Experience REQUIRED: None Experience PREFERRED: One (1) year of previous work experience as a Radiation Therapy Technologist Education/training REQUIRED: Graduate of an AMA accredited School of Radiation Therapy Technology Education/training PREFERRED: N/A Independent action(s) required: Works with minimal supervision, seeking advice from supervisor, physician or physics staff when required. Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A Additional position requirements: On-call as well as extended hours due to patient load. Works at any or all of the VCU Clinics (Massey, HMP and SPMP). Works evening shift at SPMP. Age Specific groups served: All Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): Physical: Lifting 20-50 lbs. Lifting 50-100 lbs. Lifting greater than 100 lbs. Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive) Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent, change EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4. Who We Are Inventing better care, day by day by discovery Sound outrageous? It absolutely is. Sound impossible? That’s never stopped us before. Sound like hard work, intense research, collaboration with experts around the world, sheer brainpower meets unrelenting willpower? That’s. Exactly. Right. We’ll do whatever it takes to offer the best in care and empower the best in quality of life. And it’s an approach that works — whether it’s a patient who undergoes a new, life-saving procedure or a clinical researcher who finds promise in a new cancer treatment, exciting new medicine is happening at VCU Health. We have it all:
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Key Responsibilities
The Radiation Therapist applies ionizing radiation to patients across all age groups according to the Radiation Oncologist's prescription, while also educating, preparing, and reassuring patients and their families about treatment and post-treatment care. This role involves working under general supervision and participating in patient orientation and education sessions.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an AMA accredited School of Radiation Therapy Technology and hold current ARRT registration as a Radiation Therapy Technologist (RTT) or be registry eligible, passing certification within six months if eligible upon hire. No prior work experience is required, though one year as an RTT is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Radiation Therapy Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.1% of Virginia 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 50 active Radiation Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 26% have no call, 82% require no weekends.
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