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
Radiation Therapist
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
Key Skills
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 ANALYSISThis 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...
Top Radiation Therapist Jobs
38 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution34 jobs · 32 employers
Annual compensation range
Benefits & Perks28 jobs
Share of similar jobs offering each benefit
Radiation Therapist SLO
Sutter Health · San Luis Obispo, California
Senior Radiation Therapist - Radiation
Providence · Orange, California
Lead Radiation Therapist - $5,000 Sign On Bonus!
$66.5-$85.5/hrLead Radiation Therapist - $5,000 Sign On Bonus!
$66.5-$85.5/hr