Lead Radiation Therapist Jobs
Lead Radiation Therapist jobs are open across hospitals, cancer treatment centers, academic medical centers, and outpatient oncology clinics, at every level from staff therapist to senior lead and department supervisor, with specializations in stereotactic radiosurgery, brachytherapy, and IMRT. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Summary:
Are you a Radiation Therapist ready for a transformative career move? Dive into a fulfilling journey with us! The Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Care is not just a workplace; it's a dynamic community of skilled professionals with diverse expertise.
Our Radiation Therapists provide computed tomography imaging and administer radiation therapy as prescribed by a physician in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.
Job Description:
$20,000 sign-on bonus potential for experienced Radiation Therapists
$10,000 sign-on bonus potential for new graduate Radiation Therapists
This position is eligible for $10,000 in relocation reimbursement
Responsibilities:
- Reviews patient history, physician's orders and radiation therapy treatment plan. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.
- Determines patient treatment plan in collaboration with physician and dosimetrist. Delivers therapy according to treatment plan. Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.
- Prepares equipment and supplies, including linear accelerator. Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters. Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
- Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s). Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results. Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure.
Qualifications
- Maine State Radiologic Technologist license required
- Registered as a Radologic Technologist (RT) and certified in Radiation Therapy (T) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred
Compensation Information:
$38.57 - $67.50
The hourly pay range shown represents the base pay range for this position. Individual pay is determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, and market considerations. In addition to base pay, eligible team members may earn additional compensation through shift, weekend, holiday, on-call, and other applicable differentials. We are proud to offer a competitive total rewards package designed to recognize our caregivers and support them in delivering exceptional care to the communities we serve.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
32
Job Exempt:
No
Benefits:
Supporting all aspects of our employees’ wellness – physical, emotional and financial – is a critical component of being a great place to work. With the wide range of benefits and programs available, employees have the resources they need to be well at every stage of life and plan for the future.
Physical Wellness:
- We offer quality health, dental, and vision benefits and wellness programs and resources to provide employees access to resources for a healthy lifestyle and help manage health care costs.
- Employees have access to industry-leading leave for new parents.
- A generous earned time plan is offered to all employees - We believe employees need and deserve time away from work to observe holidays, be with family, go on vacation, or simply take care of themselves.
Emotional Wellness:
When life gets challenging, employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program for employees and anyone in their household.
Financial Wellness:
- Access the wages you’ve already earned before payday with Payactiv, giving you greater flexibility over your finances.
- Tuition Reimbursement is available to all employees to further develop skills and career.
- We offer eligible employees up to 2% of eligible pay in 403(b) company-matching contributions plus another 2% in the 401(a) retirement income plan.
- Three insurance plans are available to protect your family from the sudden loss of income in the event of your death, terminal illness or serious injury from accident.
- We offer both short-term and long-term disability insurance to replace a portion of your income if you become disabled and cannot work for a period of time.
Career Mobility:
Helping our employees develop their skills and grow their careers is critical to how we retain our talent and sustain our business. We do this by offering our teammates a variety of leadership-supported programs and learning and development resources for every stage of their professional development. We know that our employees are our most valuable resource – they’re how we grow our business and care for our community.
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vet/Disability
Assistive technologies are available. Application assistance for those requesting reasonable accommodation to the career site is available by contacting HR at (207) 861-3440.
Job Summary:
Are you a Radiation Therapist ready for a transformative career move? Dive into a fulfilling journey with us! The Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Care is not just a workplace; it's a dynamic community of skilled professionals with diverse expertise.
Our Radiation Therapists provide computed tomography imaging and administer radiation therapy as prescribed by a physician in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.
Job Description:
$20,000 sign-on bonus potential for experienced Radiation Therapists
$10,000 sign-on bonus potential for new graduate Radiation Therapists
This position is eligible for $10,000 in relocation reimbursement
Responsibilities:
- Reviews patient history, physician's orders and radiation therapy treatment plan. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.
- Determines patient treatment plan in collaboration with physician and dosimetrist. Delivers therapy according to treatment plan. Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.
- Prepares equipment and supplies, including linear accelerator. Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters. Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
- Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s). Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results. Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure.
Qualifications
- Maine State Radiologic Technologist license required
- Registered as a Radologic Technologist (RT) and certified in Radiation Therapy (T) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred
Compensation Information:
$38.57 - $67.50
The hourly pay range shown represents the base pay range for this position. Individual pay is determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, and market considerations. In addition to base pay, eligible team members may earn additional compensation through shift, weekend, holiday, on-call, and other applicable differentials. We are proud to offer a competitive total rewards package designed to recognize our caregivers and support them in delivering exceptional care to the communities we serve.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
32
Job Exempt:
No
Benefits:
Supporting all aspects of our employees’ wellness – physical, emotional and financial – is a critical component of being a great place to work. With the wide range of benefits and programs available, employees have the resources they need to be well at every stage of life and plan for the future.
Physical Wellness:
- We offer quality health, dental, and vision benefits and wellness programs and resources to provide employees access to resources for a healthy lifestyle and help manage health care costs.
- Employees have access to industry-leading leave for new parents.
- A generous earned time plan is offered to all employees - We believe employees need and deserve time away from work to observe holidays, be with family, go on vacation, or simply take care of themselves.
Emotional Wellness:
When life gets challenging, employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program for employees and anyone in their household.
Financial Wellness:
- Access the wages you’ve already earned before payday with Payactiv, giving you greater flexibility over your finances.
- Tuition Reimbursement is available to all employees to further develop skills and career.
- We offer eligible employees up to 2% of eligible pay in 403(b) company-matching contributions plus another 2% in the 401(a) retirement income plan.
- Three insurance plans are available to protect your family from the sudden loss of income in the event of your death, terminal illness or serious injury from accident.
- We offer both short-term and long-term disability insurance to replace a portion of your income if you become disabled and cannot work for a period of time.
Career Mobility:
Helping our employees develop their skills and grow their careers is critical to how we retain our talent and sustain our business. We do this by offering our teammates a variety of leadership-supported programs and learning and development resources for every stage of their professional development. We know that our employees are our most valuable resource – they’re how we grow our business and care for our community.
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vet/Disability
Assistive technologies are available. Application assistance for those requesting reasonable accommodation to the career site is available by contacting HR at (207) 861-3440.
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- American Traveler41
- Sutter Health23
- CommonSpirit Health17
- Advocate Aurora Health16
- Novant Health14
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- Healthcare & Medical Services165
- Education7
- Science & Research6
- Non-Profit & Social Services3
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in lead radiation therapist jobs.
- Active ARRT certification in Radiation Therapy required
- State licensure in the jurisdiction of employment required
- Minimum five years of clinical radiation therapy experience preferred
- Proficiency with at least one major linear accelerator platform such as Varian or Elekta
- Experience with treatment planning systems including Eclipse or RayStation
- Demonstrated leadership, staff mentorship, or charge therapist experience
Tips for Your Lead Radiation Therapist Job Search
Highlight your ARRT credentials prominently
Lead radiation therapist postings consistently screen for active ARRT certification and state licensure before anything else. List both in your resume header, not buried in a skills section, so hiring managers confirm eligibility in the first five seconds.
Quantify your quality assurance contributions
Employers promoting someone to a lead role want evidence you've owned QA processes, not just participated in them. Cite specific equipment you've calibrated, protocols you've written, or error-reduction outcomes you've driven in a previous staff or senior therapist role.
Target postings that list specific treatment platforms
Lead roles are often tied to a department's primary linac or treatment planning system, such as TrueBeam, Varian, or Elekta. Filter openings by the platform your hands-on experience aligns with so your application answers the unwritten question before the interview.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists lead radiation therapist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for scenario-based clinical interview questions
Interviews for lead positions routinely test how you'd handle a dosimetry discrepancy mid-treatment or a staffing shortage on a high-volume day. Walk through two or three real situations from your clinical history where you caught an error or coordinated under pressure before you sit down.
Negotiate shift differentials, not just base pay
Lead radiation therapist compensation packages often include on-call and weekend differentials that can significantly change total annual earnings. Before accepting an offer, ask the hiring manager to break out the differential structure so you're comparing full compensation, not just base figures.
Lead Radiation Therapist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most lead radiation therapists?
American Traveler, Sutter Health, and CommonSpirit Health are hiring the most lead radiation therapists right now, with openings concentrated in California, Florida, and North Carolina, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Academic medical centers and large regional cancer networks tend to post the highest volume of lead-level openings.
How many lead radiation therapist jobs are remote?
About 5% of lead radiation therapist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on clinical nature of most lead roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements include treatment planning quality review, protocol development, and education and training coordination within larger health systems.
How do you become a lead radiation therapist?
You become a lead radiation therapist by first completing an accredited radiation therapy program, earning your ARRT certification, and obtaining state licensure. From there, you build several years of clinical experience as a staff therapist, develop expertise in a treatment modality such as IMRT or SBRT, take on charge or senior therapist responsibilities, and demonstrate leadership in QA, protocol adherence, or staff training until a lead position opens.
Can you get a lead radiation therapist job with limited experience?
Moving directly into a lead radiation therapist role with limited experience is uncommon because employers expect candidates to supervise staff and own clinical quality processes from day one. The practical path is to build hands-on linac experience as a staff therapist, volunteer for charge shifts, contribute to departmental QA projects, and document mentorship or training contributions before applying to lead postings.
What does the lead radiation therapist interview process look like?
The interview process for a lead radiation therapist typically begins with a phone screen by HR or a clinical recruiter, followed by a panel interview with the radiation oncology medical director, chief therapist, and sometimes a dosimetrist or physicist. Expect scenario-based questions on QA protocols, staff conflict resolution, and emergency treatment situations. Some centers require a brief skills demonstration or a tour of the treatment vault before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to lead radiation therapist jobs?
You can find and apply to lead radiation therapist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that fit your experience, treatment platform background, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing from the job page.
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