Radiation Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Term: Permanent ; Location: Boston
Work Status: US Citizen / Green Card Holder
Schedule: Full Time | MondayFriday | 7:00 AM 3:30 PM

Seeking an experienced Radiation Therapist to join a Radiation Oncology department. This role is responsible for accurately delivering prescribed radiation therapy treatments, ensuring patient comfort and safety, and maintaining compliance with clinical and operational standards.

• Prepare and position patients according to established procedures

• Review patient charts, prescriptions, treatment time, and prescribed dose

• Set up treatment rooms and equipment in accordance with protocols

• Explain procedures to patients to ensure understanding and cooperation

• Assist patients onto treatment tables using appropriate transfer techniques

• Administer prescribed radiation therapy using modern radiation equipment

• Position blocks, wedges, and accessories as required

• Monitor patients during treatment via audiovisual systems

• Assess patient condition and report changes prior to treatment

• Ensure weekly verification films, blood counts, and required documentation are complete

• Calculate surface, depth, cumulative, and total dose when necessary

• Assist physicists with contours, measurements, and plan verification

• Accurately document all treatments in the patient chart

• Maintain and clean equipment and treatment rooms

• Inspect equipment safety interlocks as per procedures

• Report equipment malfunctions promptly

• Perform clerical duties including scheduling, filing, and supply management

• Stay updated on radiation therapy techniques and technology

• Follow all infection control, patient safety, and confidentiality protocols

• Provide professional, compassionate care and maintain high service standards

• Perform other duties as needed

• Associates Degree in Radiation Therapy or equivalent from an accredited institution (required)

• Familiarity with radiation therapy equipment and departmental workflow

• 36 months of supervised on-the-job training typically required

• Strong analytical ability for treatment setup and dosage calculation

• Ability to recognize and respond to adverse treatment reactions

• Excellent interpersonal skills for effective patient communication

• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary clinical environment

• Full-time availability: MondayFriday, 7:00 AM 3:30 PM

• Eligibility: US Citizen or Green Card holder