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Cardinal Health
Fresno, California

Radiation Therapist III - $5,000 Sign-On Bonus!

Radiation TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$62-$73/hr

The week · per this posting4-day week · 4×10s

Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Job Description As a part of our team, you’ll help deliver compassionate, patient-centered care that truly makes a difference. Join our Radiation Therapy team at cCARE Fresno, CA where your skills will directly impact the health and comfort of patients in your community.

We offer competitive pay, great benefits, and the opportunity to grow your career while helping others. This full-time position has an anticipated hourly pay range of $62.00 per hour - $73.00 per hour with a $5,000 Sign-On Bonus and relocation assistance.

4/10 work schedule available after completion of onboarding and training. What Radiation Therapy contributes to Cardinal Health Radiation is a medical specialty that uses radiation to treat cancer and alleviate symptoms, and it can also be used for certain non-cancerous conditions.

Radiation Therapy ensures the safe and effective delivery of radiation therapy to a patient's tumor using a linear accelerator machine.

The Radiation Therapist is responsible for administering prescribed doses of radiation to specific body parts, using radiation therapy equipment, according to established practices and standards.

Administer prescribed doses of radiation to specific body parts, using radiation therapy equipment according to established practices and standards.

Responsibilities Administer radiation therapy as prescribed by the physician. Verify prescribed treatment dose before each treatment; verify fields to be treated, and angles to be used. Assure placement of protective devices in order to shield otherwise healthy exposed tissue of patients.

Simulates patients using simulator, CT scanner or other devices to accurately localize treatment areas. Display professional conduct essential to the well-being of the radiation oncology patient. Maintain accurate and detailed treatment chart documentation.

Observe the clinical progress of the patient, use clinical decision-making skills to recognize and report any signs of complications. Adhere to radiation safety procedure protocol. Perform machine safety checks; know safe limits of equipment operations, and report abnormalities or inconsistencies to the Center Leader.

Work closely with the Radiation Oncologist and the therapy team in the preparation of a treatment plan.

Qualifications ARRT Board eligible Graduate of an accredited school of radiation therapy technology Certification in Radiation Therapy Technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist 4+ years of experience in a Radiation Therapist role.

Hourly range: $62.00 per hour - $73.00 per hour Bonus eligible: No Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

Medical, dental and vision coverage Paid time off plan Health savings account (HSA) 401k savings plan Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) Short- and long-term disability coverage Work-Life resources Paid parental leave Healthy lifestyle programs Application window anticipated to close: 8/9/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The hourly range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to ap Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day.

Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

To read and review this privacy notice click here Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE: CAH) is a distributor of pharmaceuticals, a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products, and a provider of performance and data solutions for healthcare facilities.

We are a crucial link between the clinical and operational sides of healthcare, delivering end‑to‑end solutions and data‑driving insights that advance healthcare and improve lives every day. With deep partnerships, diverse perspectives and innovative digital solutions, we build connections across the continuum of care.

With more than 50 years of experience, we seize the opportunity to address healthcare's most complicated challenges — now, and in the future. View Cardinal Health on YouTube

Key Responsibilities

Administer prescribed doses of radiation to patients using specialized equipment while ensuring safety and accuracy. Collaborate with radiation oncologists to implement treatment plans and maintain detailed clinical documentation.

Requirements

Requires a degree from an accredited radiation therapy technology school and ARRT certification. Candidates must have at least 4 years of experience as a Radiation Therapist.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Linear Accelerator OperationPatient SimulationTreatment PlanningPatient CareCT Scanning

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Radiation Therapist III - $5,000 Sign-On Bonus! at Cardinal Health 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 125 active Mental Health Therapy (Radiation Therapist) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Mental Health Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% have no call, 65% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.0% 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 ~$140k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $127k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-Life Balance Distribution9 jobs · 7 employers

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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 125 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site

Living in Fresno

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$380k
Typical market rent
$1,941/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.2
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 · Fresno, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Cardinal Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Dublin, OH
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus
Relocation Assistance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Health Savings Account (HSA)
401k Savings Plan