How to hire a staff radiation therapist

How to hire a staff radiation therapist, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The staff radiation therapist 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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   A staff radiation therapist's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, staff 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 presents staff radiation therapist salaries for various positions.

   Type of Staff Radiation Therapist	Description	Hourly rate
   Staff Radiation Therapist	Radiation therapists treat cancer and other diseases in patients by administering radiation treatments.	$30-53
   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
   • Aria
   • Patient Care
   • Patient Treatment
   • Radiation Therapy Treatments
   • Oncology
   • Simulation Procedures
   • IMRT
   • SBRT
   • CBCT
   • Treatment Planning System
   • HDR
   • Linear Accelerators
   • Treatment Delivery

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage daily clinical staffing needs by appropriately deploying PRN therapist when need, which save company from employing an additional FTE.
   • Work in close collaboration with medical professionals across several prestigious medical organizations and provide radiation therapy services to oncology patients.
   • Assist physics department in conducting map-checks on IMRT treatment plans to check for accuracy.
   • Deliver prescribe radiation doses to various patients and sites following direct orders of radiation oncologist.
   • Perform quality assurance and develop performance improvement projects to assess and improve the care provide to patients
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3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, staff radiation therapists' average salary in kansas is 54% less than in mississippi.
   • Seniority. Entry-level staff radiation therapists earn 43% less than senior-level staff radiation therapists.
   • Certifications. A staff 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 staff radiation therapist's salary.

   Average staff radiation therapist salary

   $84,920yearly

   $40.83 hourly rate

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   Entry-level staff radiation therapist salary

   $64,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 18, 2025

4. Writing a staff radiation therapist job description

   A good staff 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 staff radiation therapist job description:

   Staff radiation therapist job description example

   The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders is accepting radiation therapist applications for several staff openings (staff and one lead) within the network. Opportunities for placement at multiple locations exist as we expand our footprint in the Dallas - Fort Worth Metroplex.
   
   The Center is a progressive community-based physician owned practice with multiple sites located in the DFW Metroplex and surrounding area. The Center is a member practice of the One Oncology Alliance and has a long history of patient centered care delivery. The practice includes ~35 physicians, ~15 advanced practitioners and ~15 sites. Service lines include Medical Oncology, Hematology, Surgical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, and various supportive service lines. The Center also includes a robust imaging program inclusive of PET/CT, MRI, NucMed, CT, and Ultrasound. The Center provides a competitive salary, 401k options, profit sharing, short and long term disability, and full health, medical vision, and dental benefits. Additionally, professional and license dues are covered as well as a uniform costs. Vacation accrual starts with hire date.
   
   Selected candidates will join a team of radiation therapists that currently numbers 12 (across our multiple sites) and occasional prn support. Primary responsibilities will be routine clinic coverage and operations. Experience with the TrueBeam platform, SRS/SBRT, and VisionRT are of particular value to The Center.
   Qualifications for the ideal candidate include:
   
   · BS degree or certificate in Radiation Therapy from an accredited program
   
   · Licensed within the State of Texas
   
   · ARRT certified
   
   · Experienced with the TrueBeam platform
   
   · Experience with VisionRT
   
   · Capable of CT operations
   
   · Attention to detail
   
   · Safety culture mindset
   
   · Compassionate and understanding caregiver
   
   · Works well within a multidisciplinary department
   
   · Can operate within a team and independently as required
   
   The greater DFW Metroplex is home to over 8 million residents, multiple major sport franchises, a large international airport, various cultural activities and venues, moderate taxes, a southern climate, and housing opportunities for all preferences. Fort Worth specifically has near and surrounding opportunities for thriving urban, rural, and downtown living.
   
   If you believe you have the right skills and qualifications and the DFW area appeals to you, we are happy to review your application and consider your interest.
   
   Job Type: Full-time
   
   Benefits:
   * 401(k)
   * 401(k) matching
   * Dental insurance
   * Flexible spending account
   * Health insurance
   * Life insurance
   * Paid time off
   * Retirement plan
   * Vision insurance
   Medical specialties:
   * Oncology
   Schedule:
   * Day shift
   * Monday to Friday
   
   Education:
   * Bachelor's (Preferred)
   
   Experience:
   * Radiation therapy: 1 year (Preferred)
   
   License/Certification:
   * Certificate in Radiation Therapy (Required)
   
   Work Location: One location

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right staff 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.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting staff radiation therapists requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   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 staff radiation therapist

   Once you've decided on a perfect staff 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.

   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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