Radiation Therapy Technologist Jobs in Pennsylvania
Radiation Therapy Technologist jobs in Pennsylvania are consistently active, with strong demand across major health systems, academic medical centers, and cancer treatment networks serving one of the most densely populated states in the country. Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Allentown are the primary hiring hubs, anchored by employers like Penn Medicine, UPMC, and Lehigh Valley Health Network. The most in-demand specialties include stereotactic radiosurgery, image-guided radiation therapy, and intensity-modulated radiation therapy. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Summary
Delivers radiation therapy. Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in the specific age range in assigned clinical area.
Job Duties
- Explains procedures and answers patient questions. Schedules treatments in oncology information management system and gives a copy of the schedule to the patient.
- Positions patient for treatment reproducing simulation setup, obtains required imaging and accurately delivers treatment. Is competent in routine and complex studies. Maintains accessory medical equipment such as IVs and oxygen.
- Observes and questions patient concerning nutrition status, side effects, and emotional health. Notifies physician of significant patient problems. Resolves questions concerning patient's prescription with physician.
- Reviews the treatment record in oncology information management system for completeness and accuracy daily. Completes charts and submits appropriate billing.
- Completes necessary quality assurance checklists in oncology information management system. Performs equipment warm-up procedures.
- Maintains treatment machines and accessories. Informs proper personnel of equipment malfunctions. Performs quality control tests of equipment.
- Meets Radiation Safety requirements and policies with daily patient treatments and activities.
- While on call:
- simulates new patients with the aid of the physician.
- Determines optimum fields to cover with proper information.
- Takes treatment field photograph and tattoos approved field.
- Records all information needed for reliable reproduction.
- Enters necessary information into oncology information management system for patient simulation. Interprets appropriate tables to determine dosage for emergency on call cases.
- Calculates number of monitor units or exposure time for each treatment session to achieve prescribed dose for emergency patients.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Position Details
We are seeking a Radiation Therapy Technologist Registered II to Join our Team!
This role receives up to a $10,000 joining bonus for qualified candidates.
Radiation Therapy Technologist Registered II - Requirements:
Education: Graduated from Specialty Training Program
Certifications: Licensed Radiation Therapist - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
Experience: Minimum 2 years related work experience
Benefits of working at Geisinger:
Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)
Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.
Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
Education
Graduate from Specialty Training Program- (Required)Experience
Minimum of 2 years-Related work experience (Required)Certification(s) and License(s)
Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body; Licensed Radiation Therapist - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)Skills
Medical Devices And Tools; Communication; Health Information Systems (HIS); Healthcare Regulatory EnvironmentAbout Geisinger
Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org( opens in new window) or connect with us on Facebook( opens in new window), Instagram( opens in new window), LinkedIn( opens in new window) and Twitter( opens in new window).
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Our Vision & Values
Everything we do is about making better health easier for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.
KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.
Our Benefits
We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.
Job Summary
Delivers radiation therapy. Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in the specific age range in assigned clinical area.
Job Duties
- Explains procedures and answers patient questions. Schedules treatments in oncology information management system and gives a copy of the schedule to the patient.
- Positions patient for treatment reproducing simulation setup, obtains required imaging and accurately delivers treatment. Is competent in routine and complex studies. Maintains accessory medical equipment such as IVs and oxygen.
- Observes and questions patient concerning nutrition status, side effects, and emotional health. Notifies physician of significant patient problems. Resolves questions concerning patient's prescription with physician.
- Reviews the treatment record in oncology information management system for completeness and accuracy daily. Completes charts and submits appropriate billing.
- Completes necessary quality assurance checklists in oncology information management system. Performs equipment warm-up procedures.
- Maintains treatment machines and accessories. Informs proper personnel of equipment malfunctions. Performs quality control tests of equipment.
- Meets Radiation Safety requirements and policies with daily patient treatments and activities.
- While on call:
- simulates new patients with the aid of the physician.
- Determines optimum fields to cover with proper information.
- Takes treatment field photograph and tattoos approved field.
- Records all information needed for reliable reproduction.
- Enters necessary information into oncology information management system for patient simulation. Interprets appropriate tables to determine dosage for emergency on call cases.
- Calculates number of monitor units or exposure time for each treatment session to achieve prescribed dose for emergency patients.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Position Details
We are seeking a Radiation Therapy Technologist Registered II to Join our Team!
This role receives up to a $10,000 joining bonus for qualified candidates.
Radiation Therapy Technologist Registered II - Requirements:
Education: Graduated from Specialty Training Program
Certifications: Licensed Radiation Therapist - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
Experience: Minimum 2 years related work experience
Benefits of working at Geisinger:
Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)
Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.
Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
Education
Graduate from Specialty Training Program- (Required)Experience
Minimum of 2 years-Related work experience (Required)Certification(s) and License(s)
Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body; Licensed Radiation Therapist - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)Skills
Medical Devices And Tools; Communication; Health Information Systems (HIS); Healthcare Regulatory EnvironmentAbout Geisinger
Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org( opens in new window) or connect with us on Facebook( opens in new window), Instagram( opens in new window), LinkedIn( opens in new window) and Twitter( opens in new window).
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Our Vision & Values
Everything we do is about making better health easier for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.
KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.
Our Benefits
We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.
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What Pennsylvania Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in radiation therapy technologist jobs across Pennsylvania.
- Active Pennsylvania radiation therapy license issued by the State Board of Medicine required
- ARRT certification in radiation therapy required or must be registry-eligible at hire
- Associate or bachelor's degree in radiation therapy from an accredited program required
- Experience with linear accelerators and treatment planning systems such as Varian or Elekta
- Proficiency with electronic medical records and oncology information systems like ARIA
- BLS or CPR certification required prior to start date for all clinical positions
Radiation Therapy Technologist Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a radiation therapy technologist in Pennsylvania?
To work as a radiation therapy technologist in Pennsylvania, you must hold an active license issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine under the Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Practice Act. Candidates must complete an accredited radiation therapy program at the associate or bachelor's level, pass the ARRT certification examination in radiation therapy, and then apply to the Pennsylvania board for licensure. Renewal requires continuing education to maintain both the state license and ARRT certification.
Which companies hire radiation therapy technologists in Pennsylvania?
Employers hiring radiation therapy technologists in Pennsylvania right now include Geisinger, Penn State Health, and Misericordia University, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Pennsylvania's dense network of academic medical centers, regional health systems, and dedicated cancer institutes means full-time openings appear regularly across both urban and suburban locations throughout the state.
Which Pennsylvania cities have the most radiation therapy technologist jobs?
Dallas, Hershey, and Darby consistently post the most radiation therapy technologist openings in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia dominates due to the concentration of major academic health systems and National Cancer Institute-designated centers, while Pittsburgh's strength reflects UPMC's expansive oncology network, and smaller metros like Allentown and Hershey draw volume from large regional systems and the Penn State Health campus.
How can I get hired as a radiation therapy technologist in Pennsylvania with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a new-graduate position at a large Pennsylvania health system directly after passing the ARRT exam and obtaining Pennsylvania licensure. UPMC and Penn Medicine periodically run new-grad oncology programs that provide structured clinical orientation for candidates without independent experience. Lateral moves from radiation therapy assistant or medical imaging aide roles within the same system can also open the door, and candidates who complete clinicals at a Pennsylvania facility often have an advantage when applying for staff positions there.
Where can I find and apply to radiation therapy technologist jobs in Pennsylvania?
You can find and apply to radiation therapy technologist jobs in Pennsylvania on Migrate Mate, which lists current Pennsylvania openings from employers across the state. Search the listings, find roles that match your credentials and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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