Radiation Therapist - San Diego

Scripps Mercy Hospital has served central and downtown San Diego since 1890 and is the oldest medical center in the county. The San Diego campus is located near the corner of 5th Avenue and Washington Street in Hillcrest.

Scripps Mercy Hospital consists of two campuses in San Diego and Chula Vista.

Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego’s campus includes the O’Toole Breast Care Center, a 24-hour emergency room that is a Level I Trauma Center, outpatient physical rehabilitation, minimally invasive robotic surgery and our childbirth unit (including a Level II neonatal intensive care unit).

New Hire Incentive available up to $8,000 for those who qualify; relocation assistance may be available.

This is full-time position (80 hours per pay period) with 8-hour day shift, Monday through Friday and is located at Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego in the Hillcrest community.

Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego is home to notable specialty services, including a 24-hour emergency room that is a Level I Trauma Center, outpatient physical rehabilitation, minimally invasive robotic surgery and our childbirth unit ,and we are ranked by U.S. News & World Report as high performing in orthopedics specialty care as well as in several of our programs, including heart attack, heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, prostate cancer surgery and stroke.

In this role, you will provide high-quality radiation therapy to adult patients with a variety of cancer diagnoses in a technologically advanced environment. Treatments are delivered using Varian TrueBeam linear accelerators and the Brainlab Dynamic Positioning System with advanced image and surface/thermal guidance.

The department also performs CT simulations and HDR brachytherapy procedures. Responsibilities include patient setup and treatment delivery, image-guided treatment verification, participation in simulation and treatment planning workflows, and maintaining accurate treatment records.

You will collaborate with radiation oncologists, physicists, dosimetrists, nurses, and fellow radiation therapists to provide safe, effective, and compassionate care throughout each patient's treatment journey.Join the Scripps Health team and work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-centered healthcare. Receive endless appreciation while you build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations nationwide.

Why join Scripps Health?

At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered and your abilities are appreciated:

• Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
• Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2026
• Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.
• Beckers Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2026 list of 150 top places to work in health care.
• We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career.
• Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.
  
  

Scripps Health provides what matters most: career growth, delivering superior care to our patients, continuous learning, exceptional benefits and working for an organization that offers many long-term career paths. Join us and experience a culture where opportunities to advance and the support to get there go hand-in-hand.

The Following Are Not Eligible For Hiring Incentives

• Internal candidates
• Rehires that left Scripps less than 3 years ago
• New Graduates (must have at least 1 year of experience)
  
  

In order to remain eligible for your retention incentive the following criteria must be met:

• Must remain in original hired FTE Status and Shift (if specified in offer letter)
• Must remain in original department/specialty
• Must remain in original Job Title
• Transfers to other locations will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and may result in forfeiting remaining incentive bonus unless specifically noted in your offer letter.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• CRT in Radiation Therapy
• ARRT in Radiation Therapy
• BLS provided by the American Heart Association
• Excellent interpersonal skills
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience
• Knowledge of patient focused care delivery
  
  

At Scripps Health, you will experience the pride, support and respect of an organization that has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation’s Top 100 Places to Work.

You’ll be surrounded by people committed to making a difference in the lives of their patients and their teammates. So if you’re open to change, go ahead and unlock your potential.

Position Pay Range: $65.94-$95.61/hour