Job Description

Radiation Therapist – Be Part of Something Bigger at Mayo Clinic

Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of cancer patients while working at the forefront of innovation in radiation oncology? At Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, our Radiation Therapists are more than skilled professionals—they’re essential members of a world-class care team, delivering hope and healing every single day.

Join a large, diverse, and dynamic team of over 100 Radiation Therapists supporting one of the most advanced and comprehensive oncology practices in the country. We treat over 5,000 patients annually, offering everything from photon and proton therapy to brachytherapy, orthovoltage, gamma knife, and intraoperative radiation therapy (IORT).

What You’ll Do

• Deliver precise, compassionate care to cancer patients through radiation therapy.
• Perform treatment simulations and mentor the next generation of RTTs through clinical instruction.
• Take part in advanced procedures such as IORT, brachytherapy, simulation, orthovoltage
• Participate in care team meetings, interdisciplinary communication, and scheduling.
• Be flexible—coverage may include multiple Rochester or regional sites, on-call duties, shift work, and mandatory overtime when needed.

What Makes This Role Special?

• No Cross-Covering Between Departments: Our Photon and Proton departments operate independently, allowing you to build deep expertise in your area.
• Extended Hours, Expanded Opportunities: Our high patient volume keeps things exciting—Photon operates extended hours, while Proton runs two shifts, covering 16 hours a day.
• Interdisciplinary Teamwork: You'll collaborate closely with physicians, physicists, dosimetrists, nurses, and social workers to provide holistic care for our patients—over 900 of whom receive support from our dedicated social work team each year.

Career Opportunities within Radiation Oncology

• Leads
• Trainer/Clinical Preceptor
• Assistant Supervisor, Supervisor, Coordinator, Manager
• MDA – Medical Dosimetrist Assistant
• Radiation Therapy Billing Specialist
• IT and Applications Support
• Committee and Project Involvement
• Research

Why Mayo Clinic?

• Work at a global leader in patient care, education, and research.
• Join a team where your expertise is valued and your growth is supported.

• Be part of an organization that’s shaping the future of cancer treatment.

Whether you're looking to deepen your clinical skills, explore advanced technologies, or grow into new roles, Mayo Clinic offers the opportunity to do meaningful work that truly matters. Make every treatment count. Join the team that’s making breakthroughs—and saving lives.

Learn more about a Radiation Therapist career at Mayo Clinic here: https://www.youtube.com/watch-v=N5VGb1rYBHc

Shift Differential: Weekday Evening$1.90Weekday Night$2.50Weekend Day$2Weekend Evening$3.90Weekend Night$4.50

The Radiation Therapist job requires at minimum associate's degree and successful completion of a JRCERT accredited program in Radiation Therapy.

Additional Qualifications

Previous experience as an R.T.T. including Photon and Proton treatments, daily imaging, and simulation procedures would be beneficial however, not required.

License or Certification

Current ARRT certification in Radiation Therapy required at time of hire or within 2 months of start date.

Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 2 months of start date.

Why Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.