Lead Radiation Therapist
Listed compensation
$62.2-$99.52/hr
Listing transparency3 of 6 stated
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
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
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).
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