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San Luis Obispo, California

San Luis Obispo Radiation Therapist II

Radiation TherapistNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$65.1-$91.14/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization

SC - Sansum Clinic

Position Overview

Competently performs routine and specialized radiation treatments in accordance with the treatment plan developed by the physician. Works independently, exercising sound judgment, and developed clinical skills to execute safe and precise procedures to deliver accurate results in a timely manner.

Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers through competent patient assessment, attentive monitoring, and effective communication.

Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care. May also be responsible for performing specific procedures and/or orient other staff to the department.

Job Description

Education

Other: Graduation from an accredited Radiation Therapy Program

Certification & Licensure

  • ARRT - Radiography - American Register of Radiologic Technologists
  • RHTT-Therapeutic Radiologic Technology by the Radiologic Health Branch
  • OR RHA-Diagnostic and Therapeutic Radiologic Technology by the Radiologic Health Branch
  • BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

Typical Experience

2 years recent relevant experience

Skills and Knowledge

General knowledge of radiation therapy principles, procedures, views, and equipment, including some experience responding to traumas and various hospital emergencies.

Capable of performing routine radiation treatment and simulations as well as a basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.

Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.

Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadline

General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook) and related information systems (Radiology (RIS), laboratory (LIS), electronic health records (EHR), EPIC, and picture archive and communication system (PACS).

Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.

Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.

  • Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
  • Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).

Build collaborate relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

Job Shift

Days

Schedule: Full Time

Shift Hours

8

Days of the Week

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements

None

Benefits

Yes

Unions

No

Position Status: Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

40

Employee Status

Regular

  • Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
  • Pay Range is $65.10 to $91.14 / hour

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

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

Key Skills

Radiology information systemsProblem solving

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 top 25% in Radiation Therapy — ranked against 578 active Radiation Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Radiation Therapy Career Context

In California, the Radiation Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$151k (54 salary observations; 129 listings), vs ~$112k nationally (238 salary observations; 1,138 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-03-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 40 active Radiation Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 25% have no call, 65% require no weekends.

Radiation Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · top 25% in radiation therapyranked against 578 Radiation Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$135k–$190kRadiation Therapy median $149k (middle half $138k–$158k)75 comparable listings, Oct 2026
California vs national$151k median in California$112k nationally (+35%)54 state / 238 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$147k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Radiation Therapy listings in California57 active578 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 25% no call · 65% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 4% offer loan repayment689 active listings, Oct 2026
Radiation Therapy pay trend+1.2% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (578 Radiation Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Radiation Therapist Jobs

18 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

18 jobs · 14 employers
3
<$115k
4
$115k-120k
5
$120k-125k
2
$125k-140k
4
$140k+

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

18 jobs · 14 employers
0
1-2
0
3-4
1
5-6
17
7-8
0
9-10

Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Radiation Therapist Lead

Sutter Health · Santa Cruz, California

$86.08-$120.5/hr
#2

Radiation Therapist

Sutter Health · Castro Valley, California

$78.08-$109.3/hr
#3

Radiation Therapist - Radiology Oncology

$58.07-$90.14/hr
#4

Radiation Therapist III - Newark Campus

$42.11-$67.37/hr
+ 16 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 6.4
Better work-life than 80% of Radiation Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 578 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in San Luis Obispo

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.10M
Typical market rent
$2,968/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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