How to hire a radiation therapy technician

How to hire a radiation therapy technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step radiation therapy technician hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The radiation therapy technician hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   Hiring the perfect radiation therapy technician also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   Here's a comparison of radiation therapy technician salaries for various roles:

   Type of Radiation Therapy Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Radiation Therapy Technician	Radiation therapists treat cancer and other diseases in patients by administering radiation treatments.	$19-45
   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
   • Radiology
   • EMR
   • Aria
   • Patient Treatment
   • Treatment Machines
   • Eclipse
   • Radiotherapy
   • QA
   • IMRT
   • Treatment Planning System
   • Port Films
   • VMAT
   • Patient Scheduling

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage flow and daily operation of the treatment linac.
   • Develop skills in RapidArc (or VMAT) treatment.
   • Train and supervise student radiotherapy technologists.
   • Deliver daily radiation therapy treatments to oncology patients.
   • Train or supervise student or subordinate radiotherapy technologists.
   • Administer and monitor anesthesia for patients receiving radiation therapy.

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, radiation therapy technicians' average salary in kansas is 55% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level radiation therapy technicians 57% less than senior-level radiation therapy technicians.
   • Certifications. A radiation therapy technician 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 a radiation therapy technician's salary.

   Average radiation therapy technician salary

   $61,960yearly

   $29.79 hourly rate

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   Entry-level radiation therapy technician salary

   $40,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 23, 2026

4. Writing a radiation therapy technician job description

   A radiation therapy technician 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. Below, you can find an example of a radiation therapy technician job description:

   Radiation therapy technician job description example

   Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service.
   
   At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its Top 100 Places to Work.

   $5,000 Sign On Bonus

   
   Overview:

   Member of the Radiation Therapy Treatment Team who plans, prepares, and delivers prescribed radiation therapy treatments to patients, using a wide variety of sophisticated equipment and devices. Performs related duties as assigned.

   Qualifications:

   • Experience: Clinical experience commensurate with successful completion of an approved Radiation Therapy Technology training program.
   • Education: Graduate of AMA approved Radiation Therapy Technology training program.
   • Certifications: Certification in therapy by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Must have a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider card or complete a course within their probation period.
   • Other: Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: Knowledge of modern radiotherapy techniques and equipment. Computer skills as required. Demonstrate skill in compassionate human relations and communication. Working Conditions, Mental and Physical Requirements: Must work around occupational levels of radiation exposure and hazardous materials found in the modern hospital environment. Must be able to walk, stand, push, lift heavy objects as appropriate to maintain optimal patient care. Communicate in English language. Equipment Used: Linear accelerators, computer network, radiotherapy simulator, CT scanners, and other patient care equipment.

   We Offer Great Benefits:

   
   Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 48 hours or more per pay period!

   We re bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.

   
   At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We re expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.

   
   What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?

   
   Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care that s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

   
   

   Mercy has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find radiation therapy technicians for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your radiation therapy technician job on Zippia to find and recruit radiation therapy technician candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit radiation therapy technicians, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to 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 radiation therapy technician

   Once you've found the radiation therapy technician 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.

   To prepare for the new radiation therapy technician first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

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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