Clinical Radiation Therapist & Imaging Specialist

Baystate Health; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Baystate Health in Massachusetts is seeking a Radiation Therapist to safely administer high doses of ionizing radiation under the direct supervision of the radiation oncologist. The role includes data gathering and analysis for patient treatment, use of imaging technologies for localization, and participation in treatment planning as prescribed by the radiation oncologist.

The radiation therapist will function as a primary liaison between patients and the radiation oncology team, assisting in

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate clearly with patients and families.
• Knowledge of radiation safety procedures and quality assurance basics.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

Responsibilities

• Practices radiation safety according to policy and procedure.
• Ensures proper identification of each patient and treatment site according to established policy and procedures.
• Confirms radiation therapy written directive daily; administers treatments as prescribed; seek clarification if needed.
• Communicates clearly: explains the procedure in layman’s terms; answers questions and reassures the patient.
• Performs quality assurance activities: start-up, safety checks, chart audits, dose verification, and staff training.
• Performs clinical functions: simulation, immobilization fabrication, verification of setup, imaging, planning, dose calculations, parameter validation, treatment delivery, documentation.
• Ensures accurate delivery of treatment fields using electronic imaging; reviews imaging; monitors progress and suggests plan changes.
• Monitors patients for adverse side effects; communicates to appropriate personnel.
• Review discharge instructions and follow up with the patient.
• Understand equipment and analyze faults; seek guidance to resolve safely.
• Participates in on-call rotation; maintains policy knowledge; training for new technologies.
• Participates in regulatory inspections and student instruction; performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains license and continuing education credits.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Verbal communication

Written communication

Technical skills

Critical thinking

Education

Graduate of an accredited Radiological Sciences Program in Radiation Therapy or equivalent from a two-year Certificate Program

Accredited programs must meet the JRCERT standards

Job description

Baystate Health in Massachusetts is seeking a Radiation Therapist to safely administer high doses of ionizing radiation under the direct supervision of the radiation oncologist. The role includes data gathering and analysis for patient treatment, use of imaging technologies for localization, and participation in treatment planning as prescribed by the radiation oncologist.

The radiation therapist will function as a primary liaison between patients and the radiation oncology team, assisting in