Radiation Therapist, Oncolo

Radiation TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$59.23-$81.24/hr

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Job Description

$20,000 hiring bonus for eligible hires that meet required qualifications and conditions for payment. Relocation assistance available.

Adventist Health Sonora has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1900. We are comprised of a 72-bed hospital, 30 medical offices, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Tuolumne and Calaveras counties and the surrounding areas.

Sonora is known for its friendly hometown charm, vast outdoor experiences and lively downtown. The allure of Sonora's close-knit community is complimented by its proximity to Yosemite National Park, as well as just a quick drive to Lake Tahoe.

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) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy:

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

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

Administers prescribed ionizing radiation to patients while observing safety measures and monitoring for complications. Maintains accurate treatment records and provides clinical supervision to students.

Requirements

Requires AART-T and RTT certifications. A Bachelor's degree in radiological technology is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient careChart maintenanceEquipment preparationTreatment planning

Radiation Therapy Career Context

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$146k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $132k 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 2.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Of the 40 active Radiation Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 33% have no call, 65% require no weekends.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Radiation Therapist, Oncolo at Adventist Health a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Radiation Therapy — ranked against 564 active Radiation Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Work-life snapshot

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Better work-life than 70% of Radiation Therapy listings

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About Adventist Health

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

Benefits & Perks

Sign-On Bonus ($20,000)
Relocation Assistance
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan