Radiation Therapy Technologist Jobs in North Carolina
Radiation Therapy Technologist jobs in North Carolina are concentrated in the Research Triangle, Charlotte, and the Triad, where large systems like Duke Health, UNC Health, and Atrium Health run active cancer centers drawing candidates at every level from new graduate to senior lead. The most consistent openings are in linear accelerator operation, stereotactic radiosurgery, and brachytherapy. Demand is steady statewide, anchored by an aging population and expanding outpatient oncology infrastructure. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Major Responsibilities:
Assists patient in preparation for exam, provides basic instruction to patients regarding routine procedures, transports patients between exam rooms/departments and escorts patients, families, and visitors if department needs require.
Uses radiology computer systems to generate requisitions, check schedules, and obtain pertinent patient information as needed.
Organizes and prepares exam rooms and work areas, including cleaning, stocking, ordering supplies, and maintaining equipment, based on department need.
Greets patients and visitors and responds to routine requests for information, reports or film loans. Promptly answers telephone, screens calls, schedules patient appointments, and takes messages, if department needs require.
Acts as a liaison between ordering physician, radiologist, and technologist.
Provides radiology reports and/or radiographic images to staff, physicians, patients and/or family upon request. Files, retrieves, and releases health information records and films. Compiles film jackets/discs and completes required forms/documentation.
Documents requested information and promptly communicates observations, concerns, and needs of the patient with physicians and other members of the health care team.
Completes routine maintenance and quality monitoring of imaging equipment using appropriate technique when cleaning, sterilizing and caring for instruments and other equipment, based on department need.
Assists with the screening and documentation of MRI implants based on department need.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards
Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) required upon hire unless department leader has determined it is not required.
Education Required:
Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or
High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED), or
High School Graduate.
Experience Required:
No experience required
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
Competent in IV insertion and venipuncture, based on department need.
Excellent communication skills including the ability to effectively communicate with a variety of patients, staff and physicians.
Excellent customer service and organizational skills.
Intermediate computer skills including experience in using computer applications/systems and electronic mail.
Must be able to follow directions and work well both independently and with technologists, physicians, and patients.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Must sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist and reach above the shoulders throughout the workday.
Must be able to:
lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance if department needs require.
Must be able to:
push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present if department needs require.
Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with the ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for procedures or other functions.
May be exposed to the following hazards on a frequent basis: mechanical, radiation, and electrical as well as blood and body fluids; therefore, protective clothing must be worn as necessary.
Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Major Responsibilities:
Assists patient in preparation for exam, provides basic instruction to patients regarding routine procedures, transports patients between exam rooms/departments and escorts patients, families, and visitors if department needs require.
Uses radiology computer systems to generate requisitions, check schedules, and obtain pertinent patient information as needed.
Organizes and prepares exam rooms and work areas, including cleaning, stocking, ordering supplies, and maintaining equipment, based on department need.
Greets patients and visitors and responds to routine requests for information, reports or film loans. Promptly answers telephone, screens calls, schedules patient appointments, and takes messages, if department needs require.
Acts as a liaison between ordering physician, radiologist, and technologist.
Provides radiology reports and/or radiographic images to staff, physicians, patients and/or family upon request. Files, retrieves, and releases health information records and films. Compiles film jackets/discs and completes required forms/documentation.
Documents requested information and promptly communicates observations, concerns, and needs of the patient with physicians and other members of the health care team.
Completes routine maintenance and quality monitoring of imaging equipment using appropriate technique when cleaning, sterilizing and caring for instruments and other equipment, based on department need.
Assists with the screening and documentation of MRI implants based on department need.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards
Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) required upon hire unless department leader has determined it is not required.
Education Required:
Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or
High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED), or
High School Graduate.
Experience Required:
No experience required
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
Competent in IV insertion and venipuncture, based on department need.
Excellent communication skills including the ability to effectively communicate with a variety of patients, staff and physicians.
Excellent customer service and organizational skills.
Intermediate computer skills including experience in using computer applications/systems and electronic mail.
Must be able to follow directions and work well both independently and with technologists, physicians, and patients.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Must sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist and reach above the shoulders throughout the workday.
Must be able to:
lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance if department needs require.
Must be able to:
push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present if department needs require.
Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with the ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for procedures or other functions.
May be exposed to the following hazards on a frequent basis: mechanical, radiation, and electrical as well as blood and body fluids; therefore, protective clothing must be worn as necessary.
Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
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What North Carolina Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in radiation therapy technologist jobs across North Carolina.
- Active North Carolina radiation therapy license or a license recognized by the North Carolina Medical Board
- ARRT certification in radiation therapy required or strongly preferred by most employers
- Associate or bachelor's degree in radiation therapy from an accredited program
- Proficiency operating linear accelerators and treatment planning systems such as Eclipse or RayStation
- Experience with electronic medical records and oncology information systems like ARIA or Mosaiq
- Ability to work rotating shifts and maintain accurate treatment documentation in a clinical setting
Radiation Therapy Technologist Jobs in North Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a radiation therapy technologist in North Carolina?
To practice as a radiation therapy technologist in North Carolina, you must hold a license issued or recognized by the North Carolina Medical Board's radiation protection program. Candidates first complete an accredited radiation therapy program at the associate or bachelor's level, then pass the ARRT certification exam in radiation therapy. North Carolina accepts ARRT credentials as the basis for state licensure, so earning that certification is the practical first step before applying to the state board.
Which companies hire radiation therapy technologists in North Carolina?
Employers hiring radiation therapy technologists in North Carolina right now include Advocate Aurora Health, Atrium Health, and Duke Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. North Carolina's large academic medical systems and regional cancer center networks account for the majority of consistent openings across the state.
Which North Carolina cities have the most radiation therapy technologist jobs?
Charlotte, Durham, and Wilmington have the most radiation therapy technologist openings in North Carolina. The Research Triangle and Charlotte lead because of their large academic medical systems and regional cancer centers, while smaller metros like Greensboro and Winston-Salem benefit from anchor institutions such as Cone Health and Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist that sustain ongoing demand outside the major metros.
How can I get hired as a radiation therapy technologist in North Carolina with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to new-graduate positions at large North Carolina health systems like Duke Health, UNC Health, and Atrium Health, which regularly onboard graduates from accredited programs into structured clinical orientation programs. Candidates who completed clinical rotations at a North Carolina facility have a meaningful advantage when applying there. Lateral moves from radiologic technology or dosimetry assistant roles also open doors, and holding an active ARRT certification alongside a North Carolina license signals readiness to hiring managers even without independent clinical hours.
Where can I find and apply to radiation therapy technologist jobs in North Carolina?
You can find and apply to radiation therapy technologist jobs in North Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers actively hiring in the state. Search the listings below, find roles that match your credentials and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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