Radiation Therapist (up to $30,000 sign-on bonus)
About The Position
Mayo Clinic is seeking a Radiation Therapist to join its radiation oncology team in Rochester, Minnesota. The role provides cancer patients with precise, compassionate radiation therapy and may involve treatment simulations, clinical instruction, advanced procedures, interdisciplinary care coordination, and scheduling. The team includes more than 100 Radiation Therapists and supports a broad oncology practice treating over 5,000 patients annually, with photon and proton therapy, brachytherapy, orthovoltage, gamma knife, and intraoperative radiation therapy (IORT). Photon and Proton departments operate independently, without cross-covering between departments. Photon services operate extended hours, while Proton services run two shifts covering 16 hours per day. Coverage may include multiple Rochester or regional sites, on-call duties, shift work, and mandatory overtime when needed. The role offers potential career paths in clinical training, leadership, dosimetry support, billing, IT and applications support, committees, projects, and research. A sign-on bonus of up to $30,000 is available, depending on shift and experience. Relocation assistance of up to $10,000 is also available. New graduates and experienced therapists are encouraged to apply. The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or transfer.
Requirements
- Associate degree and successful completion of a JRCERT-accredited Radiation Therapy program, or 10 years of Radiation Therapy experience.
- Current ARRT certification in Radiation Therapy at the time of hire or within two months of the start date.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within two months of the start date.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience as an R.T.T. with photon and proton treatments, daily imaging, and simulation procedures is beneficial but not required.
Responsibilities
- Deliver precise, compassionate radiation therapy to cancer patients.
- Perform treatment simulations.
- Provide clinical instruction and mentor future Radiation Therapists.
- Participate in advanced procedures such as IORT, brachytherapy, simulation, and orthovoltage.
- Participate in care team meetings, interdisciplinary communication, and scheduling.
- Provide coverage across multiple Rochester or regional sites as needed, including on-call duties, shift work, and mandatory overtime when needed.
Benefits
- Medical plan options.
- Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Vision plan with a national network.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for eligible expenses.
- Competitive retirement package.
- Sign-on bonus of up to $30,000, dependent on shift and experience level.
- Relocation assistance of up to $10,000.
- Shift differentials for weekday evening, weekday night, weekend day, weekend evening, and weekend night shifts.
- Continuing education and advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
