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Turlock, California

Lead Radiation Therapist

Radiation TherapistNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$62.2-$99.52/hr

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Full-Time
Call expectations
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Weekends
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Job Description

Job Type: Full time

Job Shift: Days

Holiday Rotation

Department: Radiation Therapist

Under the direction of the Radiation Oncologist and supervision of the center director the Radiation Therapist has the responsibility to perform all clinical aspects of Radiation Therapy and other duties as assigned.

The therapist is required to treat, communicate and respectfully interact with adult, older adult and occasional infant through adolescent patients. In addition he/she will be considerate and able to work effectively with patients with special physical, emotional and/or psychological needs.

The therapist will also assist in the development and achievement of goals at the center and will be instrumental in ensuring the continual quality of services provided.

Qualifications

  • Successful completion of educational program leading to registration as a Radiation Therapy Technologist.
  • Current certification with the California Department of Public Health as a Radiation Therapist required. Current Registry with the American Registry of Radiologic Technology preferred.
  • BLS certification within six months of hire.
  • 1-2 Years experience preferred.

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Are you a results-driven leader ready to make a meaningful impact to patients, caregivers, and your community? At Emanuel Medical Center hospital, were seeking an innovative and experienced healthcare leader to drive excellence and inspire our team towards exceptional patient outcomes and operational success.

At Emanuel Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and

programs include:

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Generous paid time off
  • Career development and continuing education opportunities
  • Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
  • Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
  • Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Emanuel Medical Center, part of the Central Valley Doctors Health System, is a 209-bed acute care hospital located in Turlock, California. Since 1917, Emanuel has been, and continues to be, dedicated to providing the best care possible for residents of Turlock and nearby communities.

As the community's premier medical facility, we provide hospital services that include 24-hour emergency care, the only heart attack receiving center between Modesto and Fresno, an advanced center for mothers and newborns, and rehabilitation and therapy.

The Emanuel Cancer Center provides specialized cancer services that include diagnosis, treatment and support. From emergency services and heart care to orthopedics, advanced stroke treatment and more, were focused on providing advanced care combined with attentiveness and kindness. We offer convenient inpatient and outpatient locations. Join our team!

Key Responsibilities

Perform all clinical aspects of radiation therapy under the direction of the Radiation Oncologist and supervision of the center director. Communicate respectfully with patients across age groups and with varied physical, emotional, or psychological needs, while contributing to center goals and the quality of services.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient CareRadiation Treatment DeliveryPatient CommunicationInterpersonal CommunicationQuality ImprovementGoal DevelopmentTeam LeadershipCare for Patients With Special NeedsAmerican Registry of Radiologic Technology RegistrationCalifornia Radiation Therapist CertificationBasic Life Support

Radiation Therapy Career Context

In California, the Radiation Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$154k (44 salary observations; 90 listings), vs ~$114k nationally (178 salary observations; 948 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, 68% require no weekends.

Radiation Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 10.4% 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 ~$168k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $152k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Radiation Therapist Jobs

13 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution13 jobs · 10 employers

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$100k
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$150k-155k
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$155k-165k
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$165k-200k
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$200k+

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution13 jobs · 10 employers

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#1

Radiation Therapist II

Sutter Health · Berkeley, California

$78.08-$109.3/hr
#2

Radiation Therapist II

Sutter Health · Sacramento, California

$70.83-$99.15/hr
#3

Radiation Therapist

$72.18-$96.52/hr
#4

Radiation Therapist - Pacific Cancer Care

$75-$95/hr
+ 11 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

5.1/ 10
Listing-based score
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Living in Turlock

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$460k
Typical market rent
$2,075/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.1
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Modesto, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Medical Insurance
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Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
Generous Paid Time Off
Career Development
Continuing Education Opportunities