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Radiation Therapist - Radiation Oncology - $15k Bonus

Radiation TherapistFull-Time

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  • Job Title: Radiation Therapist - Radiation Oncology - $15k Bonus
  • Department: James | Radiation Oncology Scope of Position The Staff Radiation Therapist functions as an integral member of the Department of Radiation Oncology of the Medical Center. The primary purpose of the Staff Radiation Therapist is to perform radiation therapy and imaging procedures involving the application of X-rays and radioactive substances to patients for simulation and treatment for malignancies and pain. The Staff Radiation Therapist is responsible for the accurate delivery of prescribed planned courses of radiation therapy to patients in the Department of Radiation Oncology. The Staff Radiation Therapist performs quality assessment activities, education, training, and oversight to radiation therapy students as directed by the Radiation Therapy Manager. This position is dedicated to supporting outpatient cancer care services. Position Summary The Staff Radiation Therapist performs radiation therapy and imaging procedures assisting in treatment planning and maintenance of prescribed standards set forth by the Radiation Oncologist. The Staff Radiation Therapist reinforces advice and monitors patients for unusual reactions and events, observes radiation safety measures for patients and staff, and assists in student teaching, oversight, and supervision. In addition, the Staff Radiation Therapist provides patient education, participating in the education and research missions of the Medical Center through active participation in clinical education and clinical projects. and performs quality assessment activities for the Department of Radiation Oncology.

Minimum

Qualifications

For Hire: 2-Year College Degree or equivalent education/experience. Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiation Therapy Technology. Licensed by the State of Ohio through the Ohio Department of Health in Radiation Therapy. 2+ years of Radiation Therapy experience. Ongoing: Meets mandatory education and health surveillance requirements. Demonstrates competence in technical, interpersonal, and cognitive skills required to meet essential job functions. Maintains registration and licensure through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and Ohio Department of Health. Function: Imaging Sub-function: Radiation Therapy Band: Individual Contributor - Clinical

Level: C2 Additional Information

  • Location: James Outpatient Care (1043)
  • Position Type: Regular
  • Scheduled Hours: 40
  • Shift: Varying Shifts Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check

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  • Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
  • Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
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Key Responsibilities

Perform radiation therapy and imaging procedures for patients with malignancies and pain. Deliver prescribed radiation courses and provide patient education while overseeing radiation therapy students.

Requirements

Requires a 2-year college degree, ARRT registration in Radiation Therapy, and Ohio State licensure. A minimum of 2 years of experience in radiation therapy is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical SupervisionX-ray Application

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Radiation Therapist - Radiation Oncology - $15k Bonus at The Ohio State University 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 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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 paynot listedMental Health Therapy median $107k (middle half $100k–$129k)117 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingOhio index 92.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Ohio5 active104 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 30% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$15k sign-onUS healthcare professional listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 4% offer loan repayment689 active listings, Oct 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

17 jobs
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<$110k
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$110k-120k
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$130k-140k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

19 jobs
401k / retirement match
95% this job
Sign-on bonus
32% this job
Loan repayment
11% this job
CME allowance
11%
Relocation assistance
5%

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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 Ohio State University

Higher Education
Columbus, Ohio
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

$15k Bonus
Medical, dental, vision coverage
Paid time off (sick, vacation, 11 holidays)
State retirement plan or alternative retirement plan with generous employer contributions
Tuition assistance

Living in Columbus

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$259k
Typical market rent
$1,471/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.5
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Columbus, OH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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