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Irvine, California

Radiation Therapist - Per Diem

Radiation TherapistIncludes callPer Diem

Listed compensation

$74.26-$80.01/hr

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Job Description

Radiation Therapist I / II - Radiation Oncology (Per Diem)

Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses.

City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix.

Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.

Join our team as a Radiation Therapist I/II, where you will play a vital role in making a difference in the lives of patients and advancing cancer care!

Under the guidance of the Radiation Oncologist, you will perform Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) simulation procedures when applicable, following radiation therapy standards.

Your responsibilities will also include delivering radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by physicians, which may involve various procedures such as IMRT, SRS, SBRT, TBI, TBE, HDR, and CT-based simulations.

Within this department, you will work with our MRI Linear Accelerator (MRIdian MR Linac made by ViewRay) and our Varian Ethos Machine (Adaptive Intelligence Linac). CLICK HERE to learn more about the Lennar Foundation Cancer Center!

Additional Note: This position requires flexibility to accommodate varying patient needs. Shifts may include days, evenings, nights, and holidays. On-call responsibilities and mandatory overtime may also be necessary.

As a successful candidate, you will:

Deliver a prescribed and planned course of radiation therapy to patients of all ages.

Operate MRI control console for each patient’s scan, including selection of proper imaging techniques and operates various peripheral hardware

Reinforce recommendations given to patient by healthcare professional concerning reaction to treatment and care of radiated area, prevention, or treatment of generalized and local side effects

  • Perform simulation procedures as prescribed by physician and assist in dosimetry procedures
  • Perform diagnostic testing on equipment, general maintenance, and quality assurance as is appropriate
  • Experience with Aria is highly preferred

Your Qualifications Should Include

High School or equivalent; Post High School Vocational/Specialized Training in an accredited Radiation Therapy Education Program

>3 years radiation therapy experience with demonstrated strong technical leadership skills (for Radiation Therapist II); <3 years radiation therapy experience will be considered for Radiation Therapist I

  • Graduate of an accredited radiologic technology course plus radiation therapy course OR
  • Graduate of an accredited Bachelor of Science in Radiation Therapy Program
  • Licensed by the California State Department of Health (Certified in Radiation Therapy)
  • Certification by the ARRT – in Radiation Therapy CRT
  • BLS or CPR
  • Hourly Per Diem Rate for RT II: $80.01/hr
  • Hourly Per Diem Rate for RT I: $74.26/hr

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location. City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

Key Responsibilities

The Radiation Therapist will deliver prescribed radiation therapy treatments and perform MRI simulation procedures under the guidance of a Radiation Oncologist. Responsibilities also include maintaining equipment, performing quality assurance, and providing patient care support.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a certification in Radiation Therapy from the ARRT and be licensed by the California State Department of Health. A graduate degree from an accredited radiologic technology or radiation therapy program is required, along with relevant clinical experience.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

CT-based SimulationEquipment Maintenance

Radiation Therapy Career Context

In California, the Radiation Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$152k (63 salary observations; 151 listings), vs ~$113k nationally (240 salary observations; 1,177 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 ~$160k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $145k 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$154k–$166kRadiation Therapy median $179k (middle half $179k–$179k)27 comparable listings, Oct 2026
California vs national$152k median in California$113k nationally (+34%)63 state / 240 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 California60 active597 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 30% no call · 70% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 4% offer loan repayment717 active listings, Oct 2026
Radiation Therapy pay trend−12.2% 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 contract/1099 Radiation Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution

21 jobs
8
<$120k
8
$120k-135k
1
$140k
2
$150k-165k
2
$165k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

22 jobs
401k / retirement match
100%
Sign-on bonus
36%
Relocation assistance
9%
Loan repayment
5%
CME allowance
5%

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 1.5
Below most Radiation Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 593 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in Irvine

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.36M
Typical market rent
$3,604/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
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.

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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