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Radiation Therapist - ONC (Radiation Oncology) - CASUAL

Radiation TherapistIncludes callNo weekendsPer-diem
Posted 5mo ago

About the Role

Casual radiation therapist. No weekends. On-call coverage. Monday-Friday daylight schedule. Work at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Erie, PA.

Join UPMC as a Radiation Therapist - ONC (Radiation Oncology) - CASUAL in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • Clinical Operations: Assists in the orientation and supervision of students during clinical rotations.
  • Assists the Chief Therapist in evaluation of student performance.
  • Uses effective communication techniques and interpersonal skills to provide explanations for treatment-related procedures.
  • Observes patients for expected and unexpected reactions to treatments and communicates this to appropriate staff members.

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.

Apply to join UPMC as a Radiation Therapist - ONC (Radiation Oncology) - CASUAL.

Requirements

Candidates must have completed a formal radiation therapy technology program from a JRCERT-accredited institution and must obtain ARRT Registration or be Board Eligible within six months of hire. CPR certification according to AHA standards is required within 30 days of employment.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

BLSBoard CertificationARRT

Key Skills

Radiation TherapyTreatment DeliverySimulationImmobilization DevicesShieldingRadiosurgeryBrachytherapyData CollectionDocumentationPatient CareTreatment LocalizationContrast AgentsQuality AssuranceHIPAA ComplianceComputer Applications

Oncology Career Context

In Pennsylvania, Oncology listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$256k across 56 listings, vs ~$176k nationally (1,595 listings).

Pennsylvania's cost-of-living index is 102.0 (US average = 100) — Pennsylvania ranks #5 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Oncology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Radiation Therapist - ONC (Radiation Oncology) - CASUAL position at UPMC includes the following lifestyle factors: no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 3.9/10 on work-life balance for Radiation Therapist roles.

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