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Turlock, California

Radiation Therapist

Radiation TherapistNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$47.33-$73.34/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Job Type: Full Time

Job Shift: Days

Holiday Rotation

Department: Rad Onc

Under the direction of the Radiation Oncologist and supervision of the center director the Radiation Therapist has the responsibility to perform all clinical aspects of Radiation Therapy and other duties as assigned.

The therapist is required to treat, communicate and respectfully interact with adult, older adult and occasional infant through adolescent patients. In addition he/she will be considerate and able to work effectively with patients with special physical, emotional and/or psychological needs.

The therapist will also assist in the development and achievement of goals at the center and will be instrumental in ensuring the continual quality of services provided.

Emanuel Medical Center Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At Emanuel Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and

programs include:

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Generous paid time off
  • Career development and continuing education opportunities
  • Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
  • Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
  • Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status: Emanuel Medical Center, part of the Central Valley Doctors Health System, is a 209-bed acute care hospital located in Turlock, California.

Since 1917, Emanuel has been, and continues to be, dedicated to providing the best care possible for residents of Turlock and nearby communities.

As the community's premier medical facility, we provide hospital services that include 24-hour emergency care, the only heart attack receiving center between Modesto and Fresno, an advanced center for mothers and newborns, and rehabilitation and therapy.

The Emanuel Cancer Center provides specialized cancer services that include diagnosis, treatment and support. From emergency services and heart care to orthopedics, advanced stroke treatment and more, were focused on providing advanced care combined with attentiveness and kindness. We offer convenient inpatient and outpatient locations. Join our team!

Key Responsibilities

The Radiation Therapist performs all clinical aspects of radiation therapy under the direction of a Radiation Oncologist. They are responsible for treating patients with care and ensuring the continual quality of services provided at the center.

Requirements

Candidates must have completed an educational program leading to registration as a Radiation Therapy Technologist and hold current California Department of Public Health certification. A current registry with the American Registry of Radiologic Technology is preferred, along with 1-2 years of experience.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Clinical patient carePatient communicationQuality assuranceAdvanced technology operationBLS certificationRadiation oncology support

Radiation Therapy Career Context

In California, the Radiation Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$152k (76 salary observations; 120 listings), vs ~$114k nationally (311 salary observations; 1,140 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-03-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$125k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $113k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Radiation Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 7.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Of the 40 active Radiation Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Top Radiation Therapist Jobs

10 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution10 jobs · 8 employers

3
<$155k
2
$155k-185k
4
$185k-215k
1
$227k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution10 jobs · 8 employers

0
1-2
0
3-4
1
5-6
9
7-8
0
9-10

Higher = better work-life balance

#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 - Pacific Cancer Care

$75-$95/hr
#4

Radiation Therapist II-2

$65.1-$91.14/hr
+ 8 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 5.1
Better work-life than 50% of Radiation Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 603 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Turlock

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$460k
Typical market rent
$2,075/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.1
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 · Modesto, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
Generous paid time off
Career development and continuing education opportunities
Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance