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Charlotte, North Carolina

Radiation Therapist - Proton/Photon Advanced Radiation Therapy Levine Cancer

Radiation TherapistNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$38.2-$57.3/hr

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Job Description

Department: 39026 Carolinas Medical Center - LC: Radiation Therapy: Advanced

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Varies

This position is Sign-on Bonus eligible. Based on eligibility.

Pay Range

$38.20 - $57.30

Essential Functions

  • Treats patients with ionizing radiation in adherence to all regulatory guidelines.
  • Monitors all equipment parameters, documents equipment malfunctions and understands all emergency and safety procedures of all equipment.
  • Maintains accurate medical records and treatment schedules.
  • Inputs treatment and simulation charge information into Aria.
  • Documents patient treatment chart.
  • Understands emergency and fault procedures for linear accelerators and simulators.
  • Recognizes and reports patient concern and physical problems to appropriate personnel.
  • Communicates instructions and procedures to patients and their families.
  • Maintains organization and cleanliness in the clinic.

Physical Requirements

This position requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing and pulling. Must be able to lift and support 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment and supplies. Must speak and understand English. Intact sense of sight, hearing, smell and touch. Finger dexterity. Critical thinking and ability to concentrate. Must be able to respond quickly and make decisions to changes on the unit.

Education, Experience and Certifications

Graduate of an AMA approved school of Therapeutic Radiology or international equivalent. ARRT registered or registry eligible, must pass registry in the first 90 days of employment. BLS required per policy guidelines.

Our Commitment to You

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Compensation

Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

  • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
  • Incentive pay for select positions
  • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
  • Benefits and more

Paid Time Off Programs

  • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
  • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
  • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e. g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health.

Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care.

Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise.

It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs.

Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs.

Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

Key Responsibilities

The Radiation Therapist treats patients with ionizing radiation while adhering to regulatory guidelines and safety protocols. They are responsible for maintaining accurate medical records, documenting treatment charts, and monitoring equipment parameters.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an AMA-approved school of Therapeutic Radiology and be ARRT registered or registry eligible. BLS certification is required, and the role demands the physical ability to lift and support 35 pounds.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient CareMedical Records DocumentationCommunicationClinical Organization

Radiation Therapy Career Context

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$99k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $105k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Radiation Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Of the 40 active Radiation Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 33% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Radiation Therapist - Proton/Photon Advanced Radiation Therapy Levine Cancer at Advocate Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Radiation Therapy — ranked against 576 active Radiation Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Top Radiation Therapist Jobs

9 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution9 jobs · 7 employers

2
<$130k
0
$130k-160k
4
$160k-190k
3
$190k-220k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution9 jobs · 7 employers

0
1-2
0
3-4
2
5-6
7
7-8
0
9-10

Higher = better work-life balance

#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

Radiation Therapist II-2

$65.1-$91.14/hr
+ 7 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 6.4
Better work-life than 80% of Radiation Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 576 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Charlotte

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$355k
Typical market rent
$1,744/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.3
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Sign-on Bonus Eligible
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability