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Turlock, California

Radiation Therapist

Radiation TherapistNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$98K–$153K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Up to $15,000 Sign-On bonus based on experience!

Shift: Days

Job Type: Full Time

Hours: Under the direction of the Radiation Oncologist and supervision of the center director the Radiation Therapist has the responsibility to perform all clinical aspects of Radiation Therapy and other duties as assigned.

The therapist is required to treat, communicate and respectfully interact with adult, older adult and occasional infant through adolescent patients. In addition he/she will be considerate and able to work effectively with patients with special physical, emotional and/or psychological needs.

The therapist will also assist in the development and achievement of goals at the center and will be instrumental in ensuring the continual quality of services provided.

Embark on a rewarding career with Emanuel Medical Center hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Emanuel Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and

programs include:

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Generous paid time off
  • Career development and continuing education opportunities
  • Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
  • Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
  • Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status: Emanuel Medical Center, part of the Central Valley Doctors Health System, is a 209-bed acute care hospital located in Turlock, California.

Since 1917, Emanuel has been, and continues to be, dedicated to providing the best care possible for residents of Turlock and nearby communities.

As the community's premier medical facility, we provide hospital services that include 24-hour emergency care, the only heart attack receiving center between Modesto and Fresno, an advanced center for mothers and newborns, and rehabilitation and therapy.

The Emanuel Cancer Center provides specialized cancer services that include diagnosis, treatment and support. From emergency services and heart care to orthopedics, advanced stroke treatment and more, were focused on providing advanced care combined with attentiveness and kindness. We offer convenient inpatient and outpatient locations. Join our team!

Key Responsibilities

Perform all clinical aspects of radiation therapy under the direction of a Radiation Oncologist. Treat and interact respectfully with a diverse patient population ranging from infants to older adults.

Requirements

Requires a degree in radiation therapy and current certification from the California Department of Public Health. BLS certification is required within six months of hire, and ARRT registry is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Clinical TreatmentPatient CommunicationQuality Assurance

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Radiation Therapist at Tenet Healthcare a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Radiation Therapist) — ranked against 132 active Mental Health Therapy (Radiation Therapist) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Mental Health Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Jul 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$125k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $113k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Radiation Therapist Jobs

11 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution11 jobs · 8 employers

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$145k-165k
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$185k-205k
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$205k+

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution11 jobs · 8 employers

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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Radiation Therapist

Sutter Health · Castro Valley, California

$78.08-$109.3/hr
#2

Radiation Therapist II

Sutter Health · Sacramento, California

$70.83-$99.15/hr
#3

Radiation Therapist

$72.18-$96.52/hr
#4

Radiation Therapist - Pacific Cancer Care

$75-$95/hr
+ 9 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 7.2this job 7.2
Better work-life than 60% of Mental Health Therapy (Radiation Therapist) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 132 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights

Living in Turlock

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$460k
Typical market rent
$2,075/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.1
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Modesto, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Tenet Healthcare

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10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
Generous paid time off
Career development and continuing education opportunities
Health savings accounts
Healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
Employee Assistance program
Employee discount program