Pays $65.1-$91.14/hrRadiation Therapist market median is ~$151k (63 jobs) · Above average in Radiation Therapy for work-life (6.4/10, vs 521 in this specialty)

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San Luis Obispo, California

San Luis Obispo Radiation Therapist II

Radiation Therapist Above average in Radiation TherapyNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time
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About the Role

Radiation Therapist II. M-F days, no weekends. $135K-$190K. San Luis Obispo, CA.

Join Sutter Health as a Radiation Therapist II – No Weekends, M-F Days in San Luis Obispo, California, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $65.10 - $91.14/hour.
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No weekends required.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers weekends off, day shifts only. Work with Sutter Health in San Luis Obispo, California, United States.

Key Responsibilities

Performs routine and specialized radiation treatments while ensuring patient safety and adherence to clinical protocols. Collaborates with healthcare providers and families to deliver accurate, timely care in accordance with physician-developed treatment plans.

Requirements

Requires graduation from an accredited Radiation Therapy Program and current ARRT/RHTT/RHA certifications. Candidates must have at least two years of recent relevant experience and possess strong clinical and communication skills.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLSARRT

Key Skills

Radiation therapyPatient assessmentClinical skillsTime managementOrganizational skillsMedical terminologyAnatomyPhysiologyPathologyElectronic health recordsEPICPACSRadiology information systemsCommunication skillsProblem solving

Radiation Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Radiation Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$162k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $147k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Radiation Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates San Luis Obispo Radiation Therapist II at Sutter Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Radiation Therapy — ranked against 521 active Radiation Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 6.4/10 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 63 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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