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Madison, Wisconsin

Radiation Therapist

Radiation TherapistIncludes weekendsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$40.16-$60.24/hr

The week · per this posting

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 48m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Work Schedule: Part-time, per-diem 20% FTE, day/evening shift. Shifts are scheduled between the hours of 7:00am – 5:00pm. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Pay

  • Additional components of compensation may include:
  • Weekend differential
  • Relocation assistance may be available for qualified applicants
  • New grads are welcome!

Be part of something remarkable

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

We Are Seeking a Radiation Therapist To

  • Use the most up-to-date linear accelerators and CT simulation systems including: TrueBeams, Tomotherapy, and our MRI-guided treatment machine ViewRay; as well as simulating patients in accordance with prescription and instruction of the radiation oncologist.
  • Become a part of our fun, family-oriented, supportive team.
  • Perform routine, complex, and specialized work as well as integration and administration of new technology.

At UW Health, You Will Have

  • An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
  • Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
  • Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
  • Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
  • The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

Qualifications

  • Graduate of a School in Radiation Therapy Technology Required

Work Experience

Licenses & Certifications

  • Certified as a Radiation Therapist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Upon Hire Required
  • CPR certification Upon Hire Required

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day.

It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

University Hospital In

Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that’s ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.

Eastpark Medical Center

  • UW Health’s state-of-the-art ambulatory facility located across from East Madison Hospital on Eastpark Blvd. transforms the patient experience. It is home to many specialties, including women’s complex care, adult cancer care, advanced imaging and laboratory services and innovative clinical trials.

Job Description

UW Hospital and Clinics benefits

Key Responsibilities

The Radiation Therapist will operate advanced linear accelerators and CT simulation systems to perform patient simulations based on oncologist prescriptions. They will also participate in the integration and administration of new radiation technology within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient simulationClinical oncology support

Radiation Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Radiation Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Radiation Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Radiation Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$111k in purchasing powerWisconsin index 94.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Radiation Therapy listings in Wisconsin7 active578 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 30% no call · 70% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 4% offer loan repayment691 active listings, Oct 2026
Radiation Therapy pay trend−5.7% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, 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

28 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

19 jobs
3
<$115k
4
$115k-120k
5
$120k-125k
3
$125k-140k
4
$140k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

20 jobs
401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
30%
Loan repayment
5%
CME allowance
5%
Relocation assistance
5% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Radiation Therapist Float

Providence · Seattle, Washington

$64.25-$96.43/hr
#2

Radiation Therapist Per DiemPer Diem

Banner Health · Sterling, Colorado

$44.65-$74.41/hr
#3

Radiation Therapist 2

$43.22-$70.45/hr
#4

Radiation Therapist

$38.57-$67.5/hr
+ 26 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 1.5
Below most Radiation Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 587 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends
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About UW Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Madison, WI
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plans
Two-Week Paid Parental Leave
Adoption Assistance
Tuition Benefits
Employee Wellbeing Program

Living in Madison

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$430k
Typical market rent
$1,837/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.3
State income tax
Up to 7.7%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Madison, WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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