How to hire a senior radiation therapist

How to hire a senior radiation therapist, step by step

Here's a step-by-step senior 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 senior radiation therapist job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new senior 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 senior radiation therapist you need to hire. Certain senior 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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   A senior radiation therapist's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, senior 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.

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

   Type of Senior Radiation Therapist	Description	Hourly rate
   Senior 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
   • Patient Care
   • Patient Treatment
   • QA
   • CPR
   • Treatment Delivery
   • Aria
   • HDR
   • Therapy Treatments
   • EMR
   • IMRT
   • Dose Calculations
   • Patient Charts
   • Radiation Treatments

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Experience with substituting as Supervisor/Chief radiation therapist, managing schedules and appointments and billing of patients treatments.
   • Demonstrate working knowledge of community mental health services identify in the Medicaid guidelines and attain contractual outcomes within designate time frames.
   • Train in new technologies, such as, IMRT, IGRT, and CBCT.
   • Perform daily QA and morning checks on the machine.
   • Execute daily QA on machine and report any problems to engineer and or physics.
   • Perform radiation procedures for patients on a daily basis ensuring the prescribed treatment be administer

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, senior radiation therapists' average salary in kansas is 55% less than in mississippi.
   • Seniority. Entry-level senior radiation therapists earn 46% less than senior-level senior radiation therapists.
   • Certifications. A senior 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 senior radiation therapist's salary.

   Average senior radiation therapist salary

   $79,477yearly

   $38.21 hourly rate

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   Entry-level senior radiation therapist salary

   $58,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 18, 2025

4. Writing a senior radiation therapist job description

   A good senior radiation therapist job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a senior radiation therapist job description:

   Senior radiation therapist job description example

   Texas Oncology's Covid 19 vaccine mandate policy requires that all new hires be vaccinated or obtain an approved exemption before their start date. More information will be provided to you throughout the interview process.
   Texas Oncology is looking for a Radiation Therapist to join our team! This position is for Texas Oncology @ Prebyterian in Dallas , Texas , one of the 175+ sites we have across the state of Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. Our founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby. Our mission is still the same today-at Texas Oncology, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve "More breakthroughs. More victories." ® in their fight against cancer.
   
   Why work for us?
   
   One reason to join our team is because we offer our employees a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term disability coverage, a 401-k plan that comes with a company match, a Wellness program that rewards you just for tracking your steps, and lots of other great perks such as Tuition Reimbursement, an Employee Assistance program and discounts on some of your favorite retailers.
   Responsibilities:
   What does the Radiation Therapist do?
   
   The Radiation Therapist, under direct supervision, administers radiation therapy treatments to patients. Accuracy in positioning the beam of radiation to correspond with the designated tumor volume and accurately delivering the prescribed dose are paramount job functions. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.
   
   The essential duties and responsibilities:
   Accurately delivers and records radiation therapy treatments under the direction of a radiation oncologist and chief radiation therapist. Accurately enters and maintains patient treatment parameters into electronic medical record. Participates in clinical instruction of newly hired therapists and students. Assists in maintaining patient appointment schedule and submitting correct billing information. Accurately cuts blocks, when applicable. Accurately makes custom molds. Accurately completes simple mu calculations. Accurately interprets a computerized treatment plan. Maintains clean, safe, and organized work environment. Qualifications:
   The ideal candidate for the Radiation Therapist will have the following background and experience:
   Graduate of an accredited radiation therapy technology program. Position is entry level and requires 0-3 years experience actively practicing as an RTT. ARRT certification required. Must hold valid state license for radiation therapy.
   PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
   
   The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Requires vision and hearing corrected to normal ranges.
   
   WORK ENVIRONMENT:
   
   The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office environment and requires significant interaction with management, staff and external auditors and clients. Work will require frequent travel by air or automobile, approximately 70% of workweek, on average.

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5. Post your job

   To find senior 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 senior radiation therapists they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level senior 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.

   To find senior 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

   To successfully recruit senior 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 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 senior radiation therapist

   Once you have selected a candidate for the senior radiation therapist position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is 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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