Radiation Therapist - San Francisco, CA
Listed compensation
$162k-$223k
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Job Description
Full-time | Permanent / Direct Hire | $162,000 – $223,000 per year
Deliver precise, compassionate cancer treatment with a highly skilled radiation oncology team in San Francisco. An academic medical center is hiring a full-time Radiation Therapist (RTT) to carry out radiotherapy and related procedures across a multi-campus department. A sign-on bonus is available for new hires, and relocation assistance may be available for the ideal candidate.
What You'll Do
- Deliver radiotherapy and hyperthermia treatments at the technical level, under physician direction
- Set up each patient and carry the prescribed course of treatment through accurately
- Document treatments and work with the care team to keep the department running efficiently
- Support simulation, IORT, HDR brachytherapy, radioactive implant and hyperthermia procedures
- Work at other campuses in the department as assigned
What You Bring
- Graduation from an accredited radiation therapy program
- ARRT certification in Radiation Therapy (Therapeutic Radiology)
- California Radiation Therapy (Therapeutic Radiology) license
- Experience with megavoltage, supervoltage and orthovoltage equipment
- Knowledge of simulation, IORT, brachytherapy/HDR and hyperthermia procedures
- Sound independent judgment on setup and treatment decisions, plus excellent communication skills
Ideal Candidate
You're a strong team player and problem-solver who adapts quickly, works independently when it counts, and keeps patients and families at the center of every treatment.
Why You'll Love It Here
- Sign-on bonus available for new hires
- Full benefits package
- Exposure to advanced technology and specialized procedures at an academic cancer center
- Relocation assistance possible for the right candidate
Key Responsibilities
The Radiation Therapist will deliver precise radiotherapy and hyperthermia treatments under physician direction while ensuring accurate patient setup and documentation. They will also collaborate with the care team to support specialized procedures like IORT and HDR brachytherapy across multiple campus locations.
Requirements
Candidates must have graduated from an accredited radiation therapy program and hold both ARRT certification and a California Radiation Therapy license. Proficiency with various voltage equipment and experience in simulation and brachytherapy procedures are required.
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 ~$152k (59 salary observations; 137 listings), vs ~$115k nationally (243 salary observations; 1,234 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 | $162k–$223k | Radiation Therapy median $156k (middle half $140k–$161k)114 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| California vs national | $152k median in California | $115k nationally (+33%)59 state / 243 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$174k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Radiation Therapy listings in California | 59 active | 586 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 38% no call · 80% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 4% offer loan repayment673 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Radiation Therapy listings | 168 in the last 30 days | 154 the 30 days before (+9%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Radiation Therapy pay trend | −8.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Top Radiation Therapist Jobs
18 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
17 jobsAnnual compensation range
Benefits & Perks
12 jobsShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 579 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
Benefits & Perks
Living in San Francisco
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $1.77M≈ 10.9× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $4,784/mo≈ 35% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 30 min
- 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.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.