H-1B Visa Radiation Therapy Technologist Jobs
Radiation therapy technologists qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupation workers because the role requires a bachelor's degree in radiation therapy or a closely related field. Hospitals, cancer centers, and outpatient oncology practices regularly sponsor H-1B visas for this position, with LCA filings appearing consistently across major health systems nationwide.
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Shift:
Description:
Location: MercyOne Richard Deming Cancer Center
Monday through Friday schedule with flexible scheduling options available
* Join a well-established team of 3 Physicists, 5 Radiation Oncologists, 6.5 Dosimetrists, and 1 in-house IT/Service engineer.
Opportunity Highlights
Work-life balance is prioritized, striving for 40-hour work weeks
For Board Eligible applicants, a flexible schedule allows for ample study time and mentorship to pass boards on first attempt
* Newly renovated clinic with state-of-the-art equipment
Compensation and Benefits:
Day One benefits
403B with employer match (up to 6.5%)
Qualifications
* The preferred candidate will have an MS or PhD, will have completed a therapy medical physics residency, and will be board certified or board eligible.
Equipment and Software:
C-Arm Linacs: 4 Varian machines across 2 clinics (Downtown: TrueBeam and EXpv; Clive: iX and Trilogy), 1 Truebeam at contracted facility in Creston, IA
Specialty machines: Cyberknife and Elekta HDR (microselectron v2), Best Vascular Beta-Cath
CT Scanners: Siemens Go.Open Pro with direct4D (one at each location)
Software: Mosaiq OIS, Eclipse TPS, Velocity, Precision (Accuray), Rad Machine, EZ Fluence, ClearCalc, ClearCheck, SNC Patient, DailyQA3, SNC Dosimetry, PC electrometer, QAStereochecker, SNC RapidCheck, MobiusFX, RPM and RGSC.
* Miscellaneous QA equipment: SNC 3D tank, IC Profiler, PC electrometer, Standard Imaging A12s ion chambers, QA Stereochecker, Fluke electrometers, SNC Edge detectors, SNC 125 chambers, Profiler2, Mapcheck2, CIRS motion phantom, MRI distortion phantom, SNC 1D tank.
MercyOne Des Moines is home to:
MercyOne Richard Deming Cancer Center – Comprehensive, multi-disciplinary and patient centered care
Radiation Oncology: Two locations equipped with five linear accelerators and the only CyberKnife® in Iowa.
Hematology Oncology with advanced Infusion center
Advanced Surgical & Diagnostic Capabilities: Colorectal Surgery, Surgical Oncology, Thoracic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Pulmonology with first site in Iowa to offer ION™ technology for robotic-assisted lung biopsies.
Weekly Multidisciplinary Lung Clinic for coordinated patient management.
Comprehensive Support Services: Palliative Care, Integrative Oncology Services supported by MercyOne Des Moines Foundation.
Accreditations: CoC, NAPBC, NAPRC, and ACR.
Strategic Partnership with The Iowa Clinic to expand access to high-quality cancer care in Central Iowa through Radiation Oncology, Hematology Oncology, Surgical Oncology including dedicated GYN Oncologist.
Why Des Moines?
Consistently ranked as a top, affordable, and safe place to live with a strong job market.
Enjoy the Downtown Farmers’ Market, Pappajohn Sculpture Park and extensive trails.
Bike-friendly living with welcoming communities including family-oriented neighborhoods.
Suburban living options offer excellent schools and safe neighborhoods.
Rich cultural scene with national touring Broadway musicals, the Des Moines Metro Opera, live music and theater.
One of the best minor league sports cities home to: Iowa Cubs, Iowa Wild, Iowa Wolves, Iowa Barnstormers, and a future USL soccer team.
* A place where culture, opportunity, education and work/life balance thrive—live without compromise.
To Learn More Contact:
Cory Pulido
Provider Recruitment
Cory.pulido@mercyone.org
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Employment Type: Full time
Shift:
Description:
Location: MercyOne Richard Deming Cancer Center
Monday through Friday schedule with flexible scheduling options available
* Join a well-established team of 3 Physicists, 5 Radiation Oncologists, 6.5 Dosimetrists, and 1 in-house IT/Service engineer.
Opportunity Highlights
Work-life balance is prioritized, striving for 40-hour work weeks
For Board Eligible applicants, a flexible schedule allows for ample study time and mentorship to pass boards on first attempt
* Newly renovated clinic with state-of-the-art equipment
Compensation and Benefits:
Day One benefits
403B with employer match (up to 6.5%)
Qualifications
* The preferred candidate will have an MS or PhD, will have completed a therapy medical physics residency, and will be board certified or board eligible.
Equipment and Software:
C-Arm Linacs: 4 Varian machines across 2 clinics (Downtown: TrueBeam and EXpv; Clive: iX and Trilogy), 1 Truebeam at contracted facility in Creston, IA
Specialty machines: Cyberknife and Elekta HDR (microselectron v2), Best Vascular Beta-Cath
CT Scanners: Siemens Go.Open Pro with direct4D (one at each location)
Software: Mosaiq OIS, Eclipse TPS, Velocity, Precision (Accuray), Rad Machine, EZ Fluence, ClearCalc, ClearCheck, SNC Patient, DailyQA3, SNC Dosimetry, PC electrometer, QAStereochecker, SNC RapidCheck, MobiusFX, RPM and RGSC.
* Miscellaneous QA equipment: SNC 3D tank, IC Profiler, PC electrometer, Standard Imaging A12s ion chambers, QA Stereochecker, Fluke electrometers, SNC Edge detectors, SNC 125 chambers, Profiler2, Mapcheck2, CIRS motion phantom, MRI distortion phantom, SNC 1D tank.
MercyOne Des Moines is home to:
MercyOne Richard Deming Cancer Center – Comprehensive, multi-disciplinary and patient centered care
Radiation Oncology: Two locations equipped with five linear accelerators and the only CyberKnife® in Iowa.
Hematology Oncology with advanced Infusion center
Advanced Surgical & Diagnostic Capabilities: Colorectal Surgery, Surgical Oncology, Thoracic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Pulmonology with first site in Iowa to offer ION™ technology for robotic-assisted lung biopsies.
Weekly Multidisciplinary Lung Clinic for coordinated patient management.
Comprehensive Support Services: Palliative Care, Integrative Oncology Services supported by MercyOne Des Moines Foundation.
Accreditations: CoC, NAPBC, NAPRC, and ACR.
Strategic Partnership with The Iowa Clinic to expand access to high-quality cancer care in Central Iowa through Radiation Oncology, Hematology Oncology, Surgical Oncology including dedicated GYN Oncologist.
Why Des Moines?
Consistently ranked as a top, affordable, and safe place to live with a strong job market.
Enjoy the Downtown Farmers’ Market, Pappajohn Sculpture Park and extensive trails.
Bike-friendly living with welcoming communities including family-oriented neighborhoods.
Suburban living options offer excellent schools and safe neighborhoods.
Rich cultural scene with national touring Broadway musicals, the Des Moines Metro Opera, live music and theater.
One of the best minor league sports cities home to: Iowa Cubs, Iowa Wild, Iowa Wolves, Iowa Barnstormers, and a future USL soccer team.
* A place where culture, opportunity, education and work/life balance thrive—live without compromise.
To Learn More Contact:
Cory Pulido
Provider Recruitment
Cory.pulido@mercyone.org
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Radiation Therapy Technologist
Verify your credentials meet specialty occupation standards
USCIS requires your degree to directly relate to radiation therapy. A bachelor's in radiologic technology may need supplemental documentation showing coursework overlap. Gather transcripts and any ARRT certification before approaching employers.
Target cancer centers with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by verified DOL Labor Condition Application filings for radiation therapy roles. This shows which health systems have actively sponsored H-1B workers in your exact occupation, not just healthcare broadly.
Check prevailing wage levels before negotiating offers
Run your target job title and work location through the OFLC Wage Search before any salary discussion. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the applicable prevailing wage level, which directly affects your offer terms.
Confirm employer E-Verify enrollment before accepting
Radiation therapy roles at hospitals receiving federal funding require E-Verify compliance. Ask your recruiter to confirm enrollment early. An employer not enrolled in E-Verify cannot lawfully employ H-1B workers in many institutional healthcare settings.
Request premium processing if your start date is fixed
Radiation therapy departments typically plan staffing around specific treatment schedules. If your employment start date is tied to a program cycle or existing patient caseload, ask your employer to file Form I-907 for premium processing to get a 15-business-day adjudication window from USCIS.
Use O*NET to document specialty occupation eligibility
The O*NET profile for radiation therapists lists the degree requirements USCIS evaluators reference when assessing specialty occupation status. Include this documentation in your petition package to preemptively address any RFE risk around educational requirements.
H-1B Visa Radiation Therapy Technologist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does radiation therapy technologist qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Radiation therapy technologists meet the H-1B specialty occupation definition because the role typically requires a bachelor's degree in radiation therapy or a directly related field. USCIS evaluates the degree requirement against the actual duties of the position. Roles at academic medical centers and comprehensive cancer centers tend to have the strongest documentation supporting specialty occupation status.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for radiation therapists?
Hospital systems, freestanding cancer treatment centers, and outpatient oncology clinics are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for this role. Academic medical centers affiliated with universities tend to file more regularly and have established immigration processes. You can browse employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for radiation therapy roles on Migrate Mate.
Does my ARRT certification affect my H-1B petition?
ARRT certification in radiation therapy strengthens your petition by corroborating specialty-level credentials, but it doesn't substitute for the degree requirement. USCIS focuses on the educational background, not licensure alone. Some states also require licensure before you can practice, so confirm your destination state's requirements before your employer finalizes the LCA work location.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new radiation therapy employer mid-status?
Yes, through H-1B portability under AC21. Once your petition has been pending for 180 days or more, you can change employers in the same or a similar occupational classification without waiting for approval. Your new employer must file a new H-1B petition before your last day at the current position. Radiation therapy to a closely related imaging-adjacent role typically satisfies the same-or-similar standard.
How does the cap-exempt status apply to radiation therapy jobs at hospitals?
Nonprofit hospitals and health systems affiliated with a university or research institution may qualify as cap-exempt H-1B employers. If your prospective employer holds cap-exempt status, you can file outside the annual lottery and start at any point in the year. Confirm cap-exempt status directly with the employer's HR or legal team before assuming you're outside the lottery process.