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Radiation Therapist

Mercy Medical Center Merced·Merced, California

$50 - $74/hrOtherOn Site2-5 yrsPosted 4 months ago
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Radiation Therapist · $50 - $74/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • -9% vs. median posted rate for allied health roles in Merced, California ($55.00/hr, n=32)
  • 32 similar openings in the Merced area · median $55.00/hr
$25.00/hr · lowesthighest · $13,975/hr
this role: $49.78/hrmedian $55.00/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 32 posted allied health roles in Merced, California rates. This role sits in the 29th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 9% below the Merced, California median for allied health roles.

Deliver prescribed radiation therapy treatments to cancer patients using linear accelerators and other specialized equipment. Provide compassionate patient support, education, and maintain meticulous treatment records while ensuring strict safety compliance.

Where You’ll Work Inspired by faith.

Driven by innovation.

Powered by humankindness.

CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services.

As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 137 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

CommonSpirit has more than 157,000 employees, 45,000 nurses and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice providers across 24 states and contributes more than $4.2 billion annually in charity care, community benefits and unreimbursed government programs.

Together with our patients, physicians, partners, and communities, we are creating a more just, equitable, and innovative healthcare delivery system.

Job Summary and Responsibilities As a Radiation Therapist, you will be a central figure in the oncology care team, meticulously delivering prescribed courses of radiation therapy to cancer patients, ensuring accuracy and therapeutic effectiveness.

You will play a vital role in providing compassionate care, supporting patients through their treatment journeys, and contributing directly to their fight against cancer.Every day, you will expertly operate linear accelerators and other radiation therapy equipment, accurately positioning patients and carefully administering radiation treatments according to the physician's prescription and treatment plan.

You will also provide essential patient education and psychological support, monitor patients for side effects, maintain meticulous treatment records, and perform daily quality assurance checks on equipment, all while strictly adhering to safety protocols and regulatory guidelines.To be successful in this role, you will combine a nationally recognized certification/licensure in Radiation Therapy, a profound understanding of radiation physics and oncology as it applies to treatment delivery, and exceptional attention to detail.

You will demonstrate strong communication skills, a compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care, and thrive in a dynamic, high-acuity environment dedicated to delivering high-quality, precise cancer treatment.

Ensuring the deliver of specific prescribed radiation treatment procedures Use of photon and electron beams Performance of simulation procedures, dosimetry, calculations, and delivery of ionizing readiation Job Requirements Required Must possess and maintain a current Therapeutic Radiology license issued by the state of California (RRTT).

Requirements

Must hold a current California Therapeutic Radiology license (RRTT), a BLS certificate, and a recognized ARRT certification. Proficiency in radiation therapy equipment and a strong understanding of oncology and radiation physics are required.

  • professional certificate
  • Quality Assurance
  • Communication Skills
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Leadership
  • Patient Education
  • Patient Positioning
  • Radiation Therapy
  • Oncology Care
  • Dosimetry
  • Linear Accelerator Operation
  • Radiation Physics
  • Block Cutting

Posting details

Employment type
Other
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$50 - $74/hr
Location
Merced, California
Posted
May 14, 2026
Closes
May 14, 2027
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Mercy Medical Center Merced

Mercy Medical Center Merced is hiring in Merced, California. It operates in hospitals and health care. Team size: 51-200 employees. Headquarters: Merced, CA. This opening is listed as other.

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
Size51-200 employees
HQMerced, CA
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Must possess and maintain one of the following certificates: Current Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT (RTR), or Registered Technologist Bone Densitometry (RTBD), or Registered Technologist Computed Tomography (RTCT), or Registered Technologist Cardio Interventional Radiography (RTCV), or Registered Technologist Mammography (RTM), or Registered Technologist Magnetic Resonance Imaging (RTMR), or Registered Technologist Nuclear Medicine Technology (RTN), or Registered Technologist Quality Management (RTQM), or Registered Technologist Radiation Therapy (RTT), or Registered Technologist Vascular Interventional Rad (RTVI), or Registered Technologist Vascular Sonography (RTVS) Must possess and maintain a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate.

Demonstrated skill in the use of knowledge of radiation therapy equipment i.e. linear accelerators simulators dosimetry and block cutting.

Preferred Three (3) years supervisory experience in radiation oncology.

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing to diverse groups and individuals.

Plan organize and control the work of others.

Delegate responsibilities effectively.

Exercise good judgment and tact in providing strong leadership guidance and assistance.

Knowledge of state and federal regulations and JCAHO standards.

Please be advised that this location requires quarterly American Heart Association (AHA) Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) competency certification post-hire.

This ongoing competency is required through resources internal to the facility; outside RQI competency resources are not acceptable for CommonSpirit Health compliance requirements. #LI-DH

Market context

California radiation therapists are in steady demand

California employers typically look for radiation therapists with current ARRT certification, a valid state radiation therapy license, and graduation from an accredited radiation therapy program. These roles can be competitive because facilities often distinguish between entry-level and senior titles by experience, so matching your background to the posted level matters. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your license status and tailor your application to the exact RTT level.

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