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Lodi, California

Radiation Therapist (Outpatient) - Full Time

Radiation TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$61.58-$92.29/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 7mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Centered in the heart of San Joaquin County, Adventist Health Lodi Memorial has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1952.

We are comprised of a 190-bed hospital, 17 medical offices, home care services, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Lodi and the surrounding areas. Lodi is known for its small-town charm, extensive vineyards and delicious local restaurants and bakeries.

The allure of Lodi's close-knit community is complimented by its proximity to major metropolitan cities in the Bay Area and Sacramento, as well as a quick drive to Lake Tahoe or the Northern California coast.

Job Summary

Administers ionizing irradiation to patients in accordance with prescriptions and instructions from department physicians.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience

  • Bachelor's Degree in radiological technology or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor's): Preferred
  • Master's Degree: Preferred
  • Experience in radiologic technology: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

  • Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiation Therapy (AART-T) and Certification of Therapeutic Radiology Technology (RTT):

Required

  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Preferred
  • Fluoroscopy Permit from the state of practice, Department of Health Services:

Preferred

  • ARRT-Radiation Therapy (ARRT-T): Required
  • Therapeutic Radiologic Technology Certification (TRT): Required

Facility Specific License/Certifications

  • Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQI BLS) certification: Required

Essential Functions

  • Delivers the prescribed course of radiation therapy by checking prescription, diagnosis chart, and patient identification. Explains procedures to patient, means of communication during treatment, and basic treatment procedure.

Delivers prescribed daily dose to patient, observing radiation safety measures for patient and personnel.

  • Prepares room and equipment for patient according to prescription or simulation regarding immobilization devices, etc., transfers patient to treatment couch, giving attention to the special needs of the patient.
  • Observes patients for unusual reactions and for signs and symptoms of developing complications during treatment, reporting reactions and complications to supervisor and department physician
  • Maintains a variety of records, including, records of daily treatment; maintains and regularly reviews patient charts to eliminate errors and to ensure that blood counts and special reports are properly recorded.
  • Provides clinical supervision and evaluates students' practical ability to perform procedures.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities.

Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities.

Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

Key Responsibilities

The therapist administers the prescribed course of radiation therapy by verifying prescriptions, preparing the room and equipment, and delivering the daily dose while observing radiation safety measures for both the patient and personnel. Essential duties also include explaining procedures to the patient, observing for unusual reactions or complications, and maintaining detailed records of daily treatments.

Requirements

Required credentials include registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiation Therapy (AART-T) and Certification of Therapeutic Radiology Technology (RTT), along with Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. A Bachelor's degree in radiological technology or equivalent is preferred, though not strictly required.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Ionizing Irradiation AdministrationTreatment PreparationPatient ObservationRecord KeepingChart ReviewDiagnosis Chart Checking

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
Listed pay$128k–$192kRadiation Therapy median $154k (middle half $139k–$161k)81 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~$145k 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, 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

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Salary Distribution

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

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

18 jobs · 14 employers
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1-2
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3-4
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5-6
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Higher = better work-life balance

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$86.08-$120.5/hr
#2

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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
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Work-life snapshot

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

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

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About Adventist Health

Hospitals and Health Care
San Luis Obispo, California
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits package

Living in Lodi

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$501k
Typical market rent
$2,278/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 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.

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