Lead - Radiation Therapist

Company: UW Health
Location: Madison
Posted on: January 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description UW Health is seeking a Radiation Therapist Lead for a job in Madison, Wisconsin. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Radiation Therapist - Discipline: Allied Health Professional - Duration: Ongoing - Employment Type: Staff Work Schedule: /n 100% FTE, day shift, 40 hours per week. Monday through Friday position, with 8-hour shifts between the hours of 7:00AM to 5:00PM, though hours can vary slightly depending on patient census. You will work in the Proton Therapy Clinic at Eastpark Medical Center in Madison, WI. Our Proton Center will be opening in Spring 2026. This candidate will join fall of 2025 to be trained in proton therapy, create workflows and aid in development of new program standard operating procedures. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. This position may be eligible for a $5,000.00 sign-on bonus. /n /n Pay: /n /n - This position may be eligible for a $5,000.00 sign-on bonus. /n - Relocation assistance may be available for qualified applicants /n /n /n Be part of something remarkable /n /n Join the 1 hospital in Wisconsin! /n /n We are seeking a Lead Radiation Therapist to: /n /n - Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for our Proton Therapy Clinic. /n - Be a key go-to person for daily operations at the Proton Therapy Clinic. /n - Be instrumental in various projects and trainings for the proton radiation therapy group. /n - Simulate and treat patients in our brand new, state-of-the-art proton therapy center. /n - This role would include approximately 80% clinical time and 20 % administrative duties. /n - Proton radiation therapy interest required, and experience highly preferred. /n /n Learn more about Proton Therapy at UW Health. /n At UW Health, you will have: /n /n - An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Full time benefits for part time work. /n - Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance. /n - Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being. /n - Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement. /n - The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions. /n /n/n /n/n/n Qualifications/n/n/n /n /n - Graduate of a School in Radiation Therapy Technology Required /n /n /n /n /n /n /n Work Experience/n /n /n /n - 3 years of experience as a registered radiation therapist Required /n - If applying for a proton lead, at least three years of proton treatment experience Preferred /n /n /n /n /n /n /n Licenses & Certifications/n /n /n /n - Certified as a Radiation Therapist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Upon Hire Required /n - Basic Life Support/CPR certification Upon Hire Required /n /n /n/n/n /n/n/n Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging/n/n/n UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information./n/n /n /n Eastpark Medical Center - UW Health’s state-of-the-art ambulatory facility located across from East Madison Hospital on Eastpark Blvd. transforms the patient experience. It is home to many specialties, including women’s complex care, adult cancer care, advanced imaging and laboratory services and innovative clinical trials. /n /n/n Job Description/n/n /n /n/n UW Hospital and Clinics benefits/n/n/n UW Health Job ID 41653. Posted job title: Lead Radiation Therapist – Proton Therapy Center About UW Health UW Health is an integrated academic health system that is home to the No. 1 hospital in Wisconsin (for the 13th year in a row) as ranked by U.S. News & World Report. We’re made up of six main hospitals, one JOA partner hospital in Madison and two hospitals located within the main hospital in Illinois. We also have more than 90 clinics across Wisconsin and northern Illinois. UW Health cares for more than 800,000 patients each year and employs more than 24,000 people — one of the region’s largest employers. Many of our 1,800 physicians are faculty members at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, one of the nation’s highly regarded medical schools. Benefits - Holiday Pay - Vision benefits - Continuing Education - Sick pay - Dental benefits - Life insurance - Discount program - Pet insurance - Wellness and fitness programs - Medical benefits - Sign-On bonus

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