Radiation Therapist I/II - Radiation Oncology (New Grads Welcome to Apply)
Listed compensation
$53.28-$93.78/hr
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Job Description
Radiation Therapist I/II - Radiation Oncology (New Grads Welcome to Apply)
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.
- ## Eligible for Sign on Bonus: $10,000
- Join our team as a Radiation Therapist 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!
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
- 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
Pay Range
- For RT II with >3 years of RT experiences: $58.61/hr - $76.20/hr - $93.78/hr
- For New Grads and those with <3 years of RT experiences: $53.28/hr - $69.27/hr - $85.26/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. To learn more about our Comprehensive Benefits, please CLICK HERE.
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Key Responsibilities
The Radiation Therapist will deliver prescribed radiation therapy treatments and perform MRI simulation procedures under the guidance of a Radiation Oncologist. They are also responsible for equipment maintenance, quality assurance, and providing patient care support throughout the treatment process.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a degree from an accredited Radiation Therapy or Radiologic Technology program and possess a California State Department of Health license. Certification by the ARRT in Radiation Therapy is also required for this position.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Radiation Therapy Career Context
In California, the Radiation Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$152k (78 salary observations; 123 listings), vs ~$114k nationally (331 salary observations; 1,189 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 ~$153k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $138k 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 | $111k–$195k | Radiation Therapy median $154k (middle half $139k–$161k)83 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| California vs national | $152k median in California | $114k nationally (+34%)78 state / 331 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$138k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Radiation Therapy listings in California | 59 active | 594 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 18% no call · 70% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Radiation Therapy pay trend | −7.1% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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