Radiation Therapist - Per Diem
Listed compensation
$74.26-$80.01/hr
The week · per this posting
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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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $154k–$166k | Radiation 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 power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Radiation Therapy listings in California | 60 active | 597 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 30% no call · 70% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US 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 |
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