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Lexington, Kentucky

Radiation Therapist (4516) RADIATION THERAPY CHI SJH OFFICE PARK

Radiation TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

The Staff Radiation Therapist, under the supervision of the Radiation Therapy Manager and medical direction of department physician, performs accurate treatment delivery in accordance with treatment prescription and instructions, following safety measures and devices; exercises appropriate initiative and judgement in performing patient care and departmental duties.

Preferred Qualifications

Formal training which will probably be indicated by a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent; graduation from a certified Radiation Therapy Program; C.R.T. and A.R.R.T. certification; current CPR certification. Must have and maintain radiation operator certification from the state of Kentucky.

Physical Guidelines

Physical guidelines include the ability to move, traverse, position self, remain in a stationary position, negotiate steps and be exposed to minimal radiation for up to eight hours per day, assist patients in turning, assist patient in arising from exam table, push wheelchair patients, and assist patient in arising from and returning to wheelchair; visual and auditory acuity; exposure to electrical/radiation/chemical/bio-hazardous materials; move and transport patients safely; maneuver equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds; mobility.

Note

This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not intended to act as an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, and responsibilities required of personnel so classified. Attendance is an essential function of the job.

Lexington Clinic Is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Key Responsibilities

The Radiation Therapist performs accurate treatment delivery under the supervision of the Radiation Therapy Manager and department physician. They are responsible for following safety measures and exercising appropriate judgment in patient care and departmental duties.

Requirements

Candidates must have graduated from a certified Radiation Therapy Program and hold current C.R.T., A.R.R.T., and CPR certifications. Additionally, a valid radiation operator certification from the state of Kentucky is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Safety protocolsEquipment operationClinical judgment

Radiation Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Radiation Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Radiation Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Radiation Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedRadiation Therapy median $107k (middle half $99k–$129k)117 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingKentucky index 90.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Radiation Therapy listings in Kentucky7 active578 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 32% no call · 60% no weekends50 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
Radiation Therapy pay trend+1.2% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, 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

26 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

17 jobs
3
<$110k
5
$110k-120k
7
$120k-130k
0
$130k-140k
2
$140k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

21 jobs · 20 employers
401k / retirement match
95%
Sign-on bonus
33%
Loan repayment
5%
CME allowance
5%
Relocation assistance
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Radiation Therapist - Radiology Oncology

Providence · Santa Rosa, California

$58.07-$90.14/hr
#2

Radiation Therapist III - Newark Campus

ChristianaCare · Newark, Delaware

$42.11-$67.37/hr
#3

Radiation Therapist

$41.1-$61.65/hr
#4

Radiation Therapist, Staff - Radiation Oncology (Galveston)

$85k-$126k
+ 24 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Radiation Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 578 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Lexington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$312k
Typical market rent
$1,631/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.9
State income tax
Up to 4.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

BEA 2024 · Lexington-Fayette, KY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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