Radiation Therapist
Listed compensation
$170k-$210k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
- Job Title: Radiation Therapist
- Location: San Francisco, California
- Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
- Work Arrangement: Onsite
The Radiation Therapist is responsible for performing radiotherapy and hyperthermia treatment procedures at a technical level under direct supervision.
The successful candidate will prepare and position patients for radiation treatments, carry out prescribed treatment procedures, document treatments accurately, and collaborate with department staff to ensure efficient and high-quality patient care.
This position requires strong technical knowledge of radiation therapy equipment and procedures, excellent patient communication skills, sound independent judgment regarding treatment setup, and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary clinical team.
Required Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited Radiation Therapy program or school.
- Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Therapeutic Radiology.
- Active California state licensure in Therapeutic Radiology.
Experience Using
- Megavoltage machines.
- Supervoltage machines.
- Orthovoltage machines.
- Ability to work independently and exercise appropriate judgment regarding patient setup and treatment decisions.
- Strong verbal communication skills.
- Ability to interact effectively with patients, families, physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Positive attitude toward teamwork and collaboration.
Education and Experience
Education: Graduation from an accredited radiation therapy school is mandatory.
Certifications and Licensure
- ARRT certification in Therapeutic Radiology – mandatory.
- California Therapeutic Radiology license – mandatory.
Key Responsibilities
The Radiation Therapist is responsible for performing radiotherapy and hyperthermia treatments under supervision while ensuring accurate documentation. They must collaborate with the clinical team to provide high-quality patient care and maintain efficient treatment workflows.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a graduation degree from an accredited Radiation Therapy program and possess active ARRT certification in Therapeutic Radiology. Additionally, a valid California state license in Therapeutic Radiology is mandatory for this role.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Radiation Therapy Career Context
In California, the Radiation Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$157k (60 salary observations; 139 listings), vs ~$113k nationally (265 salary observations; 1,291 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-03-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 40 active Radiation Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% have no call, 80% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $170k–$210k | Radiation Therapy median $150k (middle half $129k–$169k)14 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| California vs national | $157k median in California | $113k nationally (+39%)60 state / 265 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$172k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Radiation Therapy listings in California | 56 active | 575 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 38% no call · 80% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 4% offer loan repayment667 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Radiation Therapy listings | 174 in the last 30 days | 149 the 30 days before (+17%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Radiation Therapy pay trend | −1.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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