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Phoenix, Arizona

Radiation Therapist

Radiation TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$94K–$142K /yr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

  • Benefits Highlights
  • Medical: Multiple plan options.
  • Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
  • Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
  • Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
  • Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

Elevate Your Career: Join Our Cutting-Edge Radiation Oncology Team!

Are you a passionate and skilled Radiation Therapist ready to make a tangible impact in an innovative, fast-paced environment? We're looking for highly motivated Radiation Therapists to join our team and play a vital role in delivering precise, high-quality radiation treatments. You'll work hands-on with state-of-the-art technology in a comprehensive Cancer Center with some of the leading experts in the field.

What You'll Do

  • As a key member of our collaborative team, you will:
  • Administer advanced radiation therapies with exceptional accuracy and compassionate care.
  • Apply your expertise in dosimetry, computer systems, and specialized oncology equipment.
  • Collaborate seamlessly with a multidisciplinary team of physicians, physicists, dosimetrists, and fellow therapists.
  • Mentor and teach the next generation of Radiation Therapists, including Fellows, Residents, and students.
  • Problem-solve, communicate effectively, and maintain organization in a high-volume clinical setting.

Why Our Team?

  • We are committed to the growth and support of our staff. Join us and you'll:
  • Work alongside 50+ experienced Radiation Therapists in a highly collaborative and supportive culture.
  • Benefit from rapid professional growth within a continuously expanding department.

Gain hands-on experience with a broad range of modalities, including Photons, Protons, CT Simulation, HDR, and more.

Deliver diverse specialty treatments such as Pediatrics, Total Body Irradiation (TBI), Total Skin Electron (TSE), and Grid Therapy.

  • Access cross-training opportunities designed to significantly expand your clinical expertise.
  • If you're ready to be at the forefront of cancer treatment innovation, we want to hear from you!
  • Learn more about Mayo Clinic Arizona here: mssvideoupload.mayo.edu

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an ARRT approved program in Radiation Therapy Technology.
  • Knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span.
  • The ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and appropriately interpret information relative to the patient's age-specific needs.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency with computers.

Additional Qualifications

  • Relevant experience preferred.
  • License or Certification

ARRT Registration

Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) Certified Therapy Technologist (CTT) certification.

Basic Life Support Certification is required upon hire and must be valid for 90 days or greater from start date, and must maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) competency.

*This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship and we will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position.

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations.

Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations.

Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient CareClinical Problem-solvingInterpersonal CommunicationComputer ProficiencyMentoring

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Radiation Therapist at Mayo Clinic 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 137 active Mental Health Therapy (Radiation Therapist) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Mental Health Therapy Career Context

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

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$118k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $117k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Radiation Therapist Jobs

8 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution8 jobs · 6 employers

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

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution8 jobs · 6 employers

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1-2
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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
+ 6 more · ranked by pay

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 137 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Phoenix

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$406k
Typical market rent
$1,574/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.3
State income tax
Up to 2.5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
HSA
FSA
Retirement Package
Continuing Education