Radiation Therapist - Full Time

Radiation TherapistIncludes callNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$38.8-$60.14/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

OVERVIEW The Radiation Therapist provides professional duties involved with a variety of technical procedures prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist for the safe delivery of radiation therapy treatments and care to patients.

Schedule

32 hours/week Shift: Days Location: Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center - Janesville, WI Pay Range: $38.80/hr - $60.14/hr ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Possesses core knowledge of required Radiation Therapist functions, including scheduling, simulation, patient set-up, and treatment.

Demonstrates a functional knowledge of all major components of department equipment. Delivers external beam treatments in an accurate and timely fashion with a high degree of accuracy. Assesses and addresses patient's needs while under treatment. Practices appropriate Radiation Safety procedures.

Accurate and timely completion of patient charts according to established standards and procedures. Demonstrates knowledge of standard and advanced treatment calculations and treatment plans. Designs and fabricates blocks accurately and efficiently.

Performs Simulation with a high degree of accuracy in a timely fashion with little or no supervision. Utilizes appropriate scripting, barriers, and patient identifiers as required per position.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Graduate of an accredited radiation therapy program Experience as a radiation therapist preferred CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE ARRT registration in radiation therapy required (or eligible upon hire and attain within one year) Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Good interpretive/analytical skills Strong organizational skills Ability to perform multiple functions with minimal direction, independent of supervision Complex problem solving LEVEL OF SUPERVISION Performs routine duties independent of supervision, but consults with the Radiation Oncologist, Medical Physicist, Medical Dosimetrist and Radiation Oncology Supervisor/Manager/Director as required. SUPERVISES This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Pay Range

$38.80 - $60.14 Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision Life & Disability Insurance FSA/HSA Options Generous, accruing paid time off Paid Parental and caregiver leave Career advancement and educational opportunities Tuition and certification reimbursement Certification Reimbursement Well-being Programs Employee Discounts On-Demand Pay Financial Education Annual recognition/awards events Partner appreciation days Family entertainment/attractions discount Community service/improvement opportunities Click here for more details regarding Mercyhealth Careers Benefit Information.

At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better.

As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including: #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50 One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women For over 135 years, Mercyhealth has provided high-quality health care to residents throughout northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

We have a passion for providing comprehensive health care close to home for area residents through our six hospitals and 85 primary and specialty care locations.

As an integrated health system, you can come to us for routine health care, like annual physicals, immunizations and preventive health screenings, as well as highly specialized care, such as neonatal intensive care, heart surgery, stroke care, neurosurgery, cancer treatment and much more.

The range of Mercyhealth's specialties and the skills of our doctors, nurses and clinical staff are truly extraordinary.

Key Responsibilities

The Radiation Therapist is responsible for the safe delivery of radiation therapy treatments and technical procedures prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist. Key duties include performing simulations, patient set-up, and maintaining accurate patient charts.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited radiation therapy program and hold ARRT registration in radiation therapy. Approved CPR or BLS certification is required within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS (preferred)ARRT (preferred)

Key Skills

External Beam TreatmentPatient ChartingInterpersonal Communication

Radiation Therapy Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$103k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $109k in an average-cost state. 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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

Top Radiation Therapist Jobs

8 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution8 jobs · 6 employers

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

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution8 jobs · 6 employers

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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 5.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Radiation Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 579 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • Includes call

Living in Janesville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$298k
Typical market rent
$1,211/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.7
State income tax
Up to 7.7%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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

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About Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois

Hospitals and Health Care
Rockford, Illinois
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision
Life & Disability Insurance
FSA/HSA Options
Generous, accruing paid time off
Paid Parental and caregiver leave
Career advancement and educational opportunities
Tuition and certification reimbursement
Well-being Programs