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West Cancer Center
Germantown, Tennessee

Radiation Therapist - PRN - Wolf River

Radiation Therapist 8.0 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsNo nightsPer Diem

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Call expectations
No call
Weekends
No weekends
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Job Description

  • Job Title: Radiation Therapist
  • At West Cancer Center, we pride ourselves on being a premier, fast-paced cancer care facility dedicated to delivering exceptional patient outcomes. Join our compassionate and innovative team and enjoy:
  • Extremely Competitive Pay: Your expertise and dedication deserve top compensation.

Mindful Work-Life Balance: Enjoy predictable clinic hours, Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with no on-call responsibilities.

About Us

At West Cancer Center, we are dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered care while advancing groundbreaking research. Our team fosters collaboration, innovation, and professional growth, ensuring that every role contributes to making a difference in patients’ lives. Join us in our mission to provide comprehensive support to those navigating the challenges of cancer treatment.

Position Overview

The Radiation Therapist delivers radiation therapy treatments in accordance with physician prescriptions and established clinical protocols. This entry-level role provides an opportunity to grow within a highly collaborative and mission-driven team. The ideal candidate demonstrates professionalism, accuracy, and compassion in patient interactions and treatment delivery..

Key Responsibilities

  • Administer radiation therapy to patients per physician prescription and standard practice guidelines
  • Monitor patient safety and ensure compliance with all regulatory and quality standards
  • Maintain timely and accurate documentation of treatment records, imaging, and technical parameters
  • Manage supplies and equipment efficiently and report service needs
  • Provide exceptional patient care and customer service in all interactions
  • Perform other job duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education & Experience

  • Completion of a formal Radiation Therapy education program accredited by a mechanism acceptable to the ARRT
  • 0–3 years of clinical experience in radiation therapy

Licensure & Certification

  • Certification and registration as a Radiation Therapist – R.T.(T), ARRT
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association required
  • Note: New graduates without ARRT certification must obtain registry within one year of graduation from an approved program
  • Skills & Abilities
  • Basic knowledge of radiographic and radiation therapy equipment and procedures
  • Familiarity with radiology systems such as RIS, HIS, and PACS preferred
  • Effective communication and teamwork skills
  • Attention to detail and adherence to safety and quality standards
  • Why West Cancer Center is a Great Place to Work

Meaningful Impact: Play a direct role in supporting patients through one of the most challenging times of their lives.

Collaborative Culture: Work alongside a multidisciplinary team of dedicated professionals committed to improving cancer care.

  • Professional Development: Benefit from ongoing training, educational resources, and growth opportunities.
  • Mission-Driven Environment: Be part of an organization guided by compassion, integrity, and innovation.
  • No nights, weekends, or holidays.

Join Us

If you are passionate about delivering high-quality, compassionate care in radiation oncology and are ready to grow in a supportive clinical environment, apply now to join West Cancer Center as a Radiation Therapist.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Clinical documentationSafety complianceRadiographic equipment

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Radiation Therapist - PRN - Wolf River at West Cancer Center a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Radiation Therapy — ranked against 540 active Radiation Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Radiation Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Radiation Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Radiation Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Radiation Therapist Jobs

29 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution20 jobs

6
<$140k
10
$140k-165k
1
$190k
3
$190k-215k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks18 jobs

401k / retirement match
83%
Sign-on bonus
61%
CME allowance
22%
Loan repayment
17%
Relocation assistance
17%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Radiation Therapist II

Sutter Health · Sacramento, California

$70.83-$99.15/hr
#2

Radiation Therapist

Montage Health · Monterey, California

$72.18-$96.52/hr
#3

Radiation Therapist - Pacific Cancer Care

$75-$95/hr
#4

San Luis Obispo Radiation Therapist II

$65.1-$91.14/hr
+ 27 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 8.0
Among the top 10% of 540 Radiation Therapy listings for work-life

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

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Germantown

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$374k
Typical market rent
$2,381/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.2
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About West Cancer Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Germantown, Tennessee
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Extremely competitive pay
Predictable clinic hours
No on-call responsibilities
No nights, weekends, or holidays
Professional development and training