Radiation Therapist II
Listed compensation
$153K - $199K
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- No weekends
Job Description
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!
Organization
PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation PAD
Position Overview
Schedule: Varied 8 hour day shifts that may fall between clinic hours of 7:30 am
and 5 pm.
Multiple Locations: This position requires travel and coverage between the
Sunnyvale and Palo Alto PAMF locations, as needed.
Experience: All levels of experience encouraged to apply
Competently performs routine and specialized radiation treatments in accordance
with the treatment plan developed by the physician. Works independently,
exercising sound judgment, and developed clinical skills to execute safe and
precise procedures to deliver accurate results in a timely manner. Gains
confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and
other healthcare providers through competent patient assessment, attentive
monitoring, and effective communication. Adheres to all local/state/federal
regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while
delivering optimal patient care. May also be responsible for performing specific
procedures and/or orient other staff to the department.
Job Description
Education
* Graduation from an accredited Radiation Therapy Program
Certification & Licensure
* ARRT - Radiography - American Register of Radiologic Technologists
* RHTT-Therapeutic Radiologic Technology by the Radiologic Health Branch OR
RHA-Diagnostic and Therapeutic Radiologic Technology by the Radiologic Health
Branch
* BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
Typical Experience
* 2 years recent relevant experience
Skills and Knowledge
* General knowledge of radiation therapy principles, procedures, views, and
equipment, including some experience responding to traumas and various
hospital emergencies.
* Capable of performing routine radiation treatment and simulations as well as
a basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical
terminology.
* Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive
information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including
non-medical people.
* Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the
ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating
procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadline
* General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite
(Word, Excel and Outlook) and related information systems (Radiology (RIS),
laboratory (LIS), electronic health records (EHR), EPIC, and picture archive
and communication system (PACS).
* Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and
scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
* Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing
multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
* Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate
solutions from established options.
* Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).
* Build collaborate relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to
achieve departmental and corporate objectives.
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Job Shift
Days
Schedule
Full Time
Shift Hours
8
Days of the Week
Monday - Friday
Weekend Requirements
None
Benefits
Yes
Unions
No
Position Status
Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours
40
Employee Status
Regular
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $78.08 to $109.30 / hour
The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the
position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including,
but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure,
certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base
pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards
program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
Key Responsibilities
Perform routine and specialized radiation treatments and simulations according to physician-developed plans. Ensure patient safety and privacy while maintaining effective communication with patients and healthcare providers.
Requirements
Requires graduation from an accredited Radiation Therapy Program and certifications including ARRT, RHTT or RHA, and BLS. Typically requires 2 years of recent relevant experience in radiation therapy.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Radiation Therapist II at Sutter Health a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Radiation Therapy — ranked against 500 active Radiation Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Radiation Therapy Career Context
In California, the Radiation Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$153k (48 salary observations; 68 listings), vs ~$113k nationally (206 salary observations; 619 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-03-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 40 active Radiation Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 33% have no call, 73% require no weekends.
Radiation Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$94k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $84k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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