Radiation Therapist - Main Campus
Listed compensation
$47.54-$76.1/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
About Us
The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages.
Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it.
MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.
Exciting Opportunity at MSK: Radiation Therapist – New York City
Join Memorial Sloan Kettering’s world-renowned Radiation Oncology team, where your expertise helps deliver life-changing care. As a Radiation Therapist, you’ll play a vital role in patient treatment and safety. Be part of an innovative, compassionate team dedicated to advancing cancer care and making a lasting impact every day.
Radiation Therapists have opportunities to expand their skills through ongoing training, mentorship, and exposure to advanced technologies. With flexible scheduling and a supportive environment, you’ll be empowered to grow professionally while maintaining balance outside of work.
Role Overview
- Administer radiation oncology treatments according to the Radiation Oncologist's prescription under a minimum of supervision.
- Keep accurate daily records of treatments administered.
- Instruct students on technical procedures during their clinical rotations under the supervision of the Chief Therapist.
Key Qualifications
- Graduate of an A.M.A. approved 2-year training program in radiation therapy technology or its equivalent is required.
- Registered Radiation Therapy licensure in the state of New York is required.
- Certification in American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) is required
- BLS Required
Core Skills
- A good decision-maker, with demonstrated success at making timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
- Adept at building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives and goals.
- An effective communicator, capable of determining how best to reach different audiences and communicating based on that understanding.
Additional Information
- Schedule: Flexible shifts, Monday - Friday · Location: 530 E 74th St, New York, NY (MSK Koch Center)
- Report to: Chief Radiation Therapist, Regional
- Pay Range: $47.54 - $76.10
- FSLA Status: Non-Exempt
Closing
At MSK, we believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills.
MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.
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Key Responsibilities
Administer radiation oncology treatments according to physician prescriptions while maintaining accurate daily treatment records. Instruct students on technical procedures during their clinical rotations under the supervision of the Chief Therapist.
Requirements
Requires a graduate degree from an A.M.A. approved 2-year training program in radiation therapy technology. Candidates must hold a valid New York state license, ARRT certification, and BLS certification.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Radiation Therapy Career Context
Of the 40 active Radiation Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 33% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
Radiation Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.7 / 10 · above average in radiation therapy | ranked against 578 Radiation Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $99k–$158k | Radiation Therapy median $103k (middle half $99k–$117k)32 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$119k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Radiation Therapy listings in New York | 21 active | 573 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 33% no call · 78% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 4% offer loan repayment665 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Radiation Therapy listings | 168 in the last 30 days | 151 the 30 days before (+11%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Radiation Therapy pay trend | +1.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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