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Turlock, California

Radiation Therapist

Radiation TherapistNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$60-$73.34/hr

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Job Description

Job Type: Full Time

Job Shift: Days

Holiday Rotation

Department: Rad Onc

Up to $30,000 Sign-On bonus based on experience

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.

Qualifications

  • Successful completion of educational program leading to registration as a Radiation Therapy Technologist.
  • Current certification with the California Department of Public Health as a Radiation Therapist required.
  • Current Registry with the American Registry of Radiologic Technology preferred.
  • BLS certification within six months of hire.
  • 1-2 Years experience preferred.

Embark on a rewarding career with Emanuel Medical Center hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

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 is responsible for performing all clinical aspects of radiation therapy under the direction of a Radiation Oncologist. They must provide compassionate care and interact respectfully with patients of all ages, including those with special physical or emotional needs.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Clinical oncologyPatient communicationQuality assurance

Radiation Therapy Career Context

In California, the Radiation Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$154k (77 salary observations; 122 listings), vs ~$114k nationally (325 salary observations; 1,172 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 ~$139k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $125k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Radiation Therapy market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$125k–$153kRadiation Therapy median $154k (middle half $139k–$161k)81 comparable listings, Oct 2026
California vs national$154k median in California$114k nationally (+36%)77 state / 325 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$125k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Radiation Therapy listings in California54 active597 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 18% no call · 70% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Radiation Therapy pay trend−7.1% 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

13 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

13 jobs · 12 employers
6
<$140k
4
$140k-160k
0
$160k-180k
2
$180k-200k
1
$227k

Annual compensation range

#1

Radiation Therapist

Sutter Health · Castro Valley, California

$78.08-$109.3/hr
#2

Radiation Therapist II-2

Sutter Health · Sumter, South Carolina

$65.1-$91.14/hr
#3

Radiation Therapist - Radiology Oncology

$58.07-$90.14/hr
#4

Radiation Therapist

$50.24-$75.36/hr
+ 11 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 597 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Benefits & Perks

Up to $30,000 sign-on bonus
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
401(k) with employer match
Generous paid time off
Career development and continuing education
Health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program
Pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance

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.