How to hire a lead radiation therapist

How to hire a lead radiation therapist, step by step

Here's a step-by-step lead radiation therapist hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a lead radiation therapist job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new lead radiation therapist
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the lead radiation therapist you need to hire. Certain lead radiation therapist roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a lead radiation therapist to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a lead radiation therapist that fits the bill.

   The following list breaks down different types of lead radiation therapists and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Lead Radiation Therapist	Description	Hourly rate
   Lead Radiation Therapist	Radiation therapists treat cancer and other diseases in patients by administering radiation treatments.	$27-51
   Dosimetrist	A dosimetrist is a medical professional who assists patients undergoing radiation therapy. You are responsible for determining the proper radiation dosage being used in treating patients with cancer... Show more	$35-79
   Medical Dosimetrist	A medical dosimetrist is a health professional who plans radiation treatment for oncology patients. They with other members of the oncology team to oversee treatment implementation, offer support with radiation equipment, design radiation treatment for oncology patients, perform calculations to determine effective dosing, and create a treatment plan that will be reviewed by a physician... Show more	$36-86

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Patients
   • Radiation Therapy
   • Oncology
   • Patient Treatment
   • QA
   • OSHA
   • Treatment Machines
   • HDR
   • Simulation Procedures
   • EMR
   • Aria
   • IMRT
   • Treatment Planning
   • Treatment Delivery

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   Responsibilities:

   • Demonstrate working knowledge of community mental health services identify in the Medicaid guidelines and attain contractual outcomes within designate time frames.
   • Initiate and organize graduation celebration for all patients finishing radiation treatments.
   • Administer invasive and non-invasive therapeutic radiation via cutting edge radiotherapy devices to cancer patients as directed by physician prescription.
   • Perform daily QA on all equipment to factory safety standards and department policies and procedures.
   • Perform daily QA on simulator and Phillips PET/CT and daily output and alignment checks on linear accelerators.
   • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of medical professionals to provide outpatient services to those seeking rehabilitation in an ambulatory care center.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your lead radiation therapist job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A lead radiation therapist salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, lead radiation therapists' average salary in iowa is 55% less than in mississippi.
   • Seniority. Entry-level lead radiation therapists earn 46% less than senior-level lead radiation therapists.
   • Certifications. A lead radiation therapist with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a lead radiation therapist's salary.

   Average lead radiation therapist salary

   $79,332yearly

   $38.14 hourly rate

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   Entry-level lead radiation therapist salary

   $58,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 18, 2025

4. Writing a lead radiation therapist job description

   A job description for a lead radiation therapist role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a lead radiation therapist job description:

   Lead radiation therapist job description example

   Baptist Health has a commitment to strengthening the compassionate care we provide. With the addition of Boca Raton Regional Hospital, Baptist Health is able to provide the Palm Beach community expanded access to healthcare services.
   
   Boca Raton Regional Hospital is an advanced tertiary medical center with 400 beds and is a recognized leader in Cardiovascular Care, Oncology, Women's Health, Orthopedics, Emergency Medicine and the Neurosciences, all of which offer state-of-the-art diagnostic and imaging capabilities. The Hospital is now a part of Baptist Health South Florida is the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization with more than 23,000 employees working across 11 hospital campuses and more than 100 outpatient facilities throughout Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. In 2016 we welcomed the newest weapon in the fight against cancer, the world-class Miami Cancer Institute and proton therapy center.
   
   Baptist Health South Florida is once again one of the 2019 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For! This is the 19th time Baptist Health has been recognized on the list. We have also been recognized for being among the best healthcare providers in the nation by U.S. News & World Reports in its 2019-2020 Best Hospitals report and have been honored as one of PEOPLE's 2019 50 Companies That Care by PEOPLE magazine and Great Place to Work.
   
   Everything we do at Baptist Health, we do to the best of our ability. That includes supporting our team with extensive training programs, millions of dollars in tuition assistance, comprehensive benefits and more. Working within our award-winning culture means getting the respect and support you need to do your best work ever. Find out why this is the best place to be your best!
   Description:
   
   In collaboration with the clinical team and under the department leader, the Lead Dosimetrist supports the activities of the dosimetry group, including personnel coverage calendar and daily operations. With the department leader, the Lead Dosimetrist will coordinate patient plan assignments, lead/support new initiatives and provide technical guidance to peer dosimetrists. Additional duties are to participate and present in contour/chart rounds at the discretion of the department leader. The Lead Dosimetrist supports and adheres to BHSF safety and compliance programs including, OSHA, HIPAA and the BHSF Code of Ethics.
   
   Hybrid Remote
   
   Estimated salary range for this position is $110,404.00 - $143,520.00 / year depending on experience.
   
   Qualifications:
   
   Degrees: Bachelors Licenses & Certifications: MDCB Certified Medical Dosimetrist Additional Qualifications: Bachelors degree in a physical science or RTT and/or a graduate of a JRCERT-accredited dosimetry program. A M.Sc. is preferred. Direct dosimetry experience and Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) certified required. RTT experience from an accredited radiation therapy technology program is preferred. Experience with multiple treatment planning platforms, excellent communication skills, well-organized, meticulous and good technical skills is preferred. Previous experience in direct leadership is preferred. Minimum Required Experience:

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right lead radiation therapist for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   To find lead radiation therapist candidates, you can consider the following options:

   • Post your job opening on Zippia or other job search websites.
   • Use niche websites that focus on engineering and technology jobs, such as healthcarejobsite, health jobs nationwide, hospitalcareers, medreps.com.
   • Post your job on free job posting websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with lead radiation therapist candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new lead radiation therapist

   Once you've found the lead radiation therapist candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new lead radiation therapist. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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