Senior Radiation Therapist - Radiation Oncology
Listed compensation
$55.35-$87.39/hr
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- Part-Time
- Call expectations
- Includes call
- Weekends
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Job Description
Senior Radiation Therapist at Providence Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo, CA.
This position is Part time and will work 8-hour, Day shift.
Providence Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo has received Magnet designation in
2012, 2017, 2021 and are in the process of earning our fourth designation in
2025! This is a prestigious designation from the American Nurses Credentialing
Center (ANCC), which recognizes organizations that provide the highest-quality
care. Only eight percent of hospitals nationwide have achieved Magnet
designation. We are also recognized as one of the best regional hospitals in 18
types of care by U. S. News & World Report, including orthopedic and
gastroenterological care. Our hospital is also honored with awards for cardiac
surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, and excellence in women's services by
Healthgrades and Newsweek.
Responsible for assisting the manager by ensuring adequate flow of patient care
through the Radiation Oncology department. Identifies and solves patient
problems, contributes to self-development and leadership by teaching and
supervising co-workers and students. This position requires the ability to
interact with other departments within the Cancer Center. Collaborates with
others and seeks direction from supervisor or others as needed. Assumes
complete responsibility and accountability with little supervision required.
Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team
at Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center and thrive in our culture of
patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and
mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and
retain the best people, we must empower them.
Required Qualifications
* Coursework/Training: Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
* Upon hire: California Therapeutic Radiologic Technology Certification, or
* Upon hire: California Diagnostic and Therapeutic Radiologic Technology
Certification
* Upon hire: National Registered Technologist - Radiation Therapy
* 2 years Radiation Therapist experience in a clinical setting.
Preferred Qualifications
* 2 years experience in a fast paced Radiation Oncology department.
Why Join Providence?
Our best-in-class benefits
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can focus on delivering our Mission [https://providence.jobs/mission/] of caring
for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.
At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease
my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your
role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support
others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace
where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected.
Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals,
over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska,
California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a
comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing
best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the
poor and vulnerable.
Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this
position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this
position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other
applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional
compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials,
standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus
opportunities.
Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k)
Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental,
vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental
leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being
resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits
[https://providence.jobs/benefits/].
Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications
with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in
accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for
Employers and the California Fair Chance Act
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The Sisters of Providence and Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange have deep roots in
California, bringing health care and education to communities from the redwood
forests to the beach shores of Orange county - and everywhere in between. In
Southern California, Providence provides care throughout Los Angeles County,
Orange County, High Desert and beyond.
Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding
programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services,
emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our
not-for-profit network provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge
diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and
clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care, and even our own
Providence High School.
Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
[https://www.providenceiscalling.jobs/eeo/]. We are committed to the principle
that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free
from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race,
color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed,
national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital
status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or
federal law. We believe diversity [https://providence.jobs/diversity/] makes us
stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from
each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.
Key Responsibilities
The Senior Radiation Therapist assists the manager in ensuring efficient patient care flow within the Radiation Oncology department. They are also responsible for supervising co-workers and students while solving patient-related problems.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Radiologic Technology program and hold relevant California and national certifications. A minimum of two years of clinical experience in radiation therapy is required.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Radiation Therapy Career Context
In California, the Radiation Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$148k (24 salary observations; 52 listings), vs ~$113k nationally (99 salary observations; 453 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-03-01 through 2026-09-01; 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, 68% require no weekends.
Radiation Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$148k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $134k 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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