No salary listed — similar Radiation Therapist roles pay ~$107k (median of 114 jobs)

7.2/10 work-life score · Top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Radiation Therapist) — ranked against 188 active roles in this specialty

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Ascension
Wichita, Kansas

Radiation Therapist

Radiation Therapist Top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Radiation Therapist)Full-Time
Posted 4mo ago

About the Role

Full-time Radiation Therapist in Wichita, KS. Rotating schedule. Nonprofit benefits. Tuition assistance. 403b match. Join a leading Catholic health system.

Join Ascension as a Radiation Therapist in Wichita, Kansas.

Key Responsibilities

  • Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.
  • Collaborate closely with physicians and dosimetrists to review and deliver complex treatment plans, acting as a final safeguard for patient safety and clinical accuracy.
  • Manage the integrity of patient care records and imaging data, ensuring every detail of the treatment journey is documented accurately for the broader care team.
  • Maintain a high-performance clinical environment by overseeing the calibration and readiness of advanced equipment, such as linear accelerators, to prevent delays in patient care.

Requirements

  • American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • Licensed Radiologic Technologist credentialed from the Kansas Board of Healing Arts obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
  • One or more of the following required: Radiologic Technologist specializing in Radiation Therapy credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Benefits & Compensation

  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Ascension in Wichita, Kansas.

Qualifications

Education
High school
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLSARRT

Key Skills

Radiation therapyPatient positioningImaging techniquesTreatment planningClinical accuracyEquipment calibrationLinear acceleratorsPatient safetyDocumentationCompassionate careBLSRadiologic technology

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Radiation Therapist at Ascension 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 188 active Mental Health Therapy (Radiation Therapist) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.

Mental Health Therapy — healthcare professional Career Context

In Kansas, Mental Health Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$75k across 147 listings, vs ~$76k nationally (21,198 listings).

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Kansas's cost-of-living index is 87.0 (US average = 100) — Kansas ranks #5 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 61.0% of Kansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 7.2/10 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...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 114 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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About Ascension

Hospitals and Health Care
Indianapolis, IN
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision insurance
HSA/FSA
Employer-matched 403(b)
Paid time off
Holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Professional development
Employee Assistance Program