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Akumin
Wailuku, Hawaii

Radiation Therapist

Radiation TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$65.98-$80.61/hr

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Job Description

Akumin is a leading provider of outpatient radiology and oncology services, partnering with top hospitals and health systems nationwide to deliver advanced diagnostic imaging and exceptional patient care close to home. With a national footprint, cutting-edge technology, and a strong commitment to innovation and patient-centered care, our teams play a vital role in improving outcomes for millions of patients each year.

We are currently hiring for a Radiation Therapist at our Maui, HI facility. This will be a Full Time position.

Our Radiation Therapist use exceptional communication skills to connect with patients, explain the procedure and put them at ease.

Specific Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To

Delivers radiation treatment according to written prescription and treatment plan. Ensures safety in patient care through the consistent practice of departmental procedures for treatment administration. Treatment delivery includes identifying correct patient, escorting patient to treatment room, assisting patient onto the treatment table, positions patient for treatment, delivers radiation from the control room and assists the patient in exiting the treatment room.

Provides and ensures an environment of caring, concern and support for patients, visitors, medical staff and co-workers on a consistent basis.

Assures the quality of treatment delivery through the complete and accurate. Documentation of treatment records. Recognizes deviation from prescribed treatment delivery and reports all deviations to the Chief Therapist and/or Physicist.

Uses effective communication techniques and interpersonal skills to provide. Explanations for treatment-related procedures. Explains treatment procedures to patient and/or family. Refers medical questions to appropriate personnel. Responds effectively to patient concerns.

Observes patients for expected and unexpected reactions to treatments and communicates this to appropriate staff members. Reinforces patient education/side effect management information and indicates non-compliance to medical/nursing staff.

Independently performs patient simulations at the request of physician. Collects and documents data acquired during the simulation procedure. Accurately inputs treatment-related data into the EMR. Makes any appropriate patient–centric recommendations to the physician.

Assists as needed in all treatment-related procedures, including transporting patients, reviewing charts, and ordering supplies. The RT demonstrates the ability to recognize standard imaging / ARGT; and make the necessary to adjustments to ensure high quality treatment.

Performs and documents daily and weekly QA checklist. Notifies appropriate clinical team members and documents of findings outside the normal range of operations. Participates in programs to measure and improve the quality of care within the Department. Able to use critical thinking to trouble shoot and often fix common quality issues.

Captures and verifies patient treatment charges

Position Requirements

Associate’s degree or College/Technical Certification in ARRT Accredited Radiation Therapy Program.

ARRT (T).

  • State Licensure, if applicable
  • CPR Certification.
  • One (1) year minimum experience as Radiation Therapist.
  • The COVID-19 is/may be a condition of employment.

All candidates who accept an offer for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment background check and drug screen as a condition of employment.

At Akumin, we invest in the well-being of our employees, so you can bring your best self to work each day. You can expect to see the following benefits:

  • Competitive compensation
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Cross training opportunities
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • HSA accounts with employer contributions
  • 401(k) eligibility with employer match
  • Paid holidays

Defined PTO and Sick Time Programs

Eligibility for benefits will vary based on role type and hours worked.

The estimated hourly pay range for this role in HI is $65.98-$80.61. Actual compensation depends on experience, skills, location, and other factors such as internal equity and budget.

Akumin Operating Corp. and its divisions are an equal opportunity employer, and we believe in strength through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity & expression, status as a protected veteran, or disability.

Akumin Operating Corp. and its divisions are an equal opportunity employer and we believe in strength through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity & expression, status as a protected veteran, or disability.

Key Responsibilities

The Radiation Therapist delivers radiation treatments according to prescriptions and ensures patient safety through consistent departmental procedures. They also perform patient simulations, document treatment data in the EMR, and provide education to patients and their families.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Associate’s degree or technical certification in an ARRT-accredited Radiation Therapy program and possess ARRT (T) certification. A minimum of one year of experience as a Radiation Therapist is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Treatment planningPatient positioningQuality assuranceTroubleshooting

Radiation Therapy Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Hawaii is 110.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$152k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $139k in an average-cost state. 64.8% of Hawaii clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Radiation Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 11.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Of the 40 active Radiation Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% have no call, 65% require no weekends.

Top Radiation Therapist Jobs

11 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution11 jobs · 9 employers

3
<$145k
2
$145k-165k
0
$165k-185k
4
$185k-205k
2
$205k+

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution11 jobs · 9 employers

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1-2
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3-4
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5-6
9
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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Radiation Therapist

Sutter Health · Castro Valley, California

$78.08-$109.3/hr
#2

Radiation Therapist II

Sutter Health · Sacramento, California

$70.83-$99.15/hr
#3

Radiation Therapist

$72.18-$96.52/hr
#4

Radiation Therapist - Pacific Cancer Care

$75-$95/hr
+ 9 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 2.8
Better work-life than 20% of Radiation Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 592 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Wailuku

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$939k
Typical market rent
$3,194/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
Up to 11%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Akumin

Hospitals and Health Care
Tampa, Florida
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation
Flexible scheduling
Cross training opportunities
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
HSA accounts with employer contributions
401(k) eligibility with employer match
Paid holidays
Defined PTO and sick time programs