How to hire an prn radiation therapist

How to hire an prn radiation therapist, step by step

Here's a step-by-step prn 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 an prn radiation therapist job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new prn radiation therapist
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your prn radiation therapist job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find an prn radiation therapist for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   An prn radiation therapist's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, prn radiation therapists from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of prn radiation therapists.

   Type of PRN Radiation Therapist	Description	Hourly rate
   PRN Radiation Therapist	Radiation therapists treat cancer and other diseases in patients by administering radiation treatments.	$25-47
   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
   • Social Work
   • CPR
   • Mental Health
   • Radiation Therapy
   • Patient Care
   • Substance Abuse
   • Acute Care
   • Discharge Planning
   • Rehabilitation
   • Crisis Intervention
   • QA
   • Compassion
   • Therapeutic Services

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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.
   • Utilize special treatment procedures such as SBRT and SRS.
   • Operate treatment machines, associate equipment and computer verification systems to deliver the planned treatment accurately using IGRT.
   • Limit HDR planning, coding/billing.
   • Perform morning QA on machines.
   • Preform EKG's and monitor ventilators.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your prn radiation therapist job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. An prn radiation therapist can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, prn radiation therapists' average salary in kansas is 54% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level prn radiation therapists 47% less than senior-level prn radiation therapists.
   • Certifications. An prn radiation therapist with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in an prn radiation therapist's salary.

   Average prn radiation therapist salary

   $71,933yearly

   $34.58 hourly rate

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   Entry-level prn radiation therapist salary

   $52,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 8, 2025

   Average prn radiation therapist salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$101,796	$49
   2	Missouri	$93,515	$45
   3	Pennsylvania	$89,875	$43
   4	Indiana	$75,749	$36
   5	Wisconsin	$74,643	$36
   6	Kentucky	$71,733	$34
   7	Illinois	$70,568	$34
   8	Texas	$70,547	$34
   9	Florida	$69,805	$34
   10	Maryland	$69,461	$33
   11	Colorado	$67,269	$32
   12	Ohio	$65,958	$32
   13	Arkansas	$64,931	$31
   14	South Carolina	$64,692	$31
   15	North Carolina	$63,135	$30
   16	Tennessee	$61,197	$29
   17	Oklahoma	$60,665	$29
   18	Kansas	$46,571	$22

   Average prn radiation therapist salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Erlanger Health System	$81,719	$39.29	44
   2	University of Maryland Medical System	$81,355	$39.11	89
   3	Parkland Hospital	$80,057	$38.49	20
   4	Baptist Health Care	$77,164	$37.10	21
   5	Texana Center	$74,038	$35.60	4
   6	Cleveland Clinic	$73,893	$35.53	190
   7	Norman Regional Health System	$73,604	$35.39	11
   8	Atrium Health Floyd	$73,578	$35.37	222
   9	Hca Hospital Services Of San Diego	$72,112	$34.67	1
   10	Archbold Medical Center	$71,792	$34.52	3
   11	LCMC Health	$71,757	$34.50	31
   12	West Virginia University	$71,635	$34.44
   13	Frederick Health	$71,328	$34.29	11
   14	Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers	$71,090	$34.18
   15	NHC	$70,442	$33.87	39
   16	St. Peter's Health Partners	$69,577	$33.45	19
   17	Dean Health Plan	$69,062	$33.20
   18	Oncology Consultants	$68,539	$32.95	2
   19	Vanderbilt University Medical Center	$68,467	$32.92	50
   20	Mercy Health	$68,288	$32.83	223

4. Writing an prn radiation therapist job description

   An prn radiation therapist job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of an prn radiation therapist job description:

   Prn radiation therapist job description example

   St. Mary Medical Center, a member of Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, is looking for a Lymphedema Therapist to join our pool team.
   
   Develops a comprehensive plan of care and provides treatment with appropriate and effective techniques to achieve established goals with an emphasis on functional status
   
   Provides supervision for Occupational Therapy Assistants, P.M & R. technicians, students and volunteers as required.
   
   In collaboration with leadership identifies marketing opportunities and identifies changes in referral patterns that will negatively or positively impact volumes.
   
   Adheres to the Code of Ethics of the American Occupational Therapy Association and the Practice Act of the Commonwealth of PA.
   
   Maintains safe/orderly working environment for patients and staff. Interprets and utilizes clinical data in the treatment plan.
   Assumes accountability for managing the delivery of patient care. Completes all documentation according to departmental policy and regulatory standards. Prioritizes and organizes work assignment and adjust priorities based on changing situations. Computes and compiles necessary charge information consistent with departmental policy. Abides by all hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Follows hospital and departmental infection control policies and procedures when carrying out responsibilities. Acts as a patient advocate and uphold patients' rights Consistently assesses and modifies approach, communication, care, activities, etc. to reflect the needs of patient based on age, cultural diversity and developmental level. Demonstrates and understands the unique needs of patients. Performs as a clinical instructor when necessary. Incorporates education into daily patient activity, and individualizes educational plan based on patient's needs. Maintains appropriate training by attending advanced courses and staying abreast of evidence based research related to the Lymphedema patient population. Participates in the orientation and training process Demonstrates competency via successful completion of annual departmental skills checklist. Participates in performance improvement process as appropriate. Promotes a positive professional and solution-oriented approach to daily tasks. Assumes additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Lead/ Manager. Requirements MLD Certification Preferred Experience with wound care What we Offer Competitive Salary Comprehensive Training Tuition Reimbursement Free Parking and More! Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
   Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions. Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

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5. Post your job

   To find prn radiation therapists for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any prn radiation therapists they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level prn radiation therapists with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your prn radiation therapist job on Zippia to find and attract quality prn radiation therapist candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as healthcarejobsite, health jobs nationwide, hospitalcareers, medreps.com.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit prn radiation therapists, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   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 prn radiation therapist

   Once you've decided on a perfect prn radiation therapist candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new prn 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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