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Radiation Therapist, Per Diem

Radiation TherapistPer Diem

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Job Description

Under direct supervision, the Radiation Therapist is responsible for various radiotherapy and hyperthermia treatment procedures at a technical level.

Responsibilities include setting up patients for treatment, following through on specific treatment, documenting treatment performed and working with department staff for maximum efficiency of services.

As a multi-campus department, staff may be required to work at other campuses as assigned following Union guidelines for scheduling.

Compliance with established Medical Center Environmental Safety Policies, HIPAA Standards, Joint Commission guidelines, and House and Telephone Standards, AIDET, and department QI projects are required.

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care.

It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here.

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Salary Information

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

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Key Responsibilities

The Radiation Therapist is responsible for performing radiotherapy and hyperthermia treatment procedures under direct supervision. They must document treatments, manage patient setups, and collaborate with department staff to ensure service efficiency.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited radiation therapy school and hold current licensure in therapeutic radiology from the state of California. Additionally, certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and AHA Basic Life Support certification are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Simulation proceduresIORTRadioactive implantsHDRBrachytherapyMegavoltage machine operationSupervoltage machine operationOrthovoltage machine operationPatient setupTreatment documentationHIPAA complianceMedical center safety policiesVerbal communication

Radiation Therapy Career Context

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Radiation Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Of the 50 active Radiation Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Top contract/1099 Radiation Therapist Jobs

24 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution17 jobs

6
<$130k
5
$130k-160k
2
$160k-190k
3
$190k-220k
1
$227k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks15 jobs

401k / retirement match
93%
Sign-on bonus
53%
CME allowance
20%
Loan repayment
13%
Relocation assistance
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#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
+ 22 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Radiation Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 579 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in San Francisco

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.74M
Typical market rent
$4,682/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
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.

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