Pays $74.37-$104.11/hr — Radiation Therapist market median is ~$179k (27 jobs)
About the Role
Per diem Radiation Therapist II. Day shift, occasional weekends. $10K sign-on bonus. Vallejo, CA.
Join Sutter Health as a Radiation Therapist II – Per Diem, $10K Sign-On Bonus in Vallejo, California, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $74.37 - $104.11/hour.
- Signing bonus: $10,000.
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only, a signing bonus. Work with Sutter Health in Vallejo, California, United States.
Key Responsibilities
Performs routine and specialized radiation treatments according to physician-developed plans while ensuring patient safety and privacy. Collaborates with healthcare providers and families to deliver accurate, timely care through attentive monitoring and assessment.
Requirements
Requires graduation from an accredited Radiation Therapy Program and current ARRT, RHTT or RHA, and BLS certifications. Candidates must have at least 2 years of recent, relevant experience in the field.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Radiation Therapy Career Context
Of the 40 active Radiation Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% have no call, 50% require no weekends.
In California, the Radiation Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$149k (65 salary observations; 95 listings), vs ~$115k nationally (252 salary observations; 858 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-03-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$186k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $168k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Sutter Health ranks #1 of 13 employers hiring Radiation Therapist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Radiation Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 19.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 5.1/10 on work-life balance for Radiation Therapist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
Benefits analysis: Compared to 27 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...
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