Per Diem Radiation Theraist

akumincorp; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible scheduling

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

HSA with employer contributions

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays

Defined PTO and sick time

Job summary

Akumin is seeking a Radiation Therapist at our Boston, MA facilities for a per diem role. The position requires ARRT (T) certification, CPR, and 1–4 years of experience, with a focus on precise treatment delivery and patient comfort.

The role includes simulations, EMR data input, QA tasks, and collaboration with physicians to ensure safe, effective care. Excellent communication and teamwork are essential to support patients throughout treatment.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required.
• ARRT (T) certification required.
• CPR certification required.
• 1–4 years of Radiation Therapist experience.
• COVID-19 may be a condition of employment.
• Pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Deliver radiation treatment per prescription and plan.
• Provide caring environment for patients, visitors, staff.
• Document treatment records and report deviations.
• Explain procedures to patients and family; address concerns.
• Perform patient simulations when requested and input data into EMR.
• Assist with transport, chart reviews, and supplies; ensure high-quality treatment.
• Perform daily/weekly QA and participate in quality improvement.
• Capture and verify treatment charges.

Skills

ARRT Certification

CPR Certification

Patient communication

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

Akumin is a leading provider of outpatient radiology and oncology services, partnering with top hospitals and health systems nationwide to deliver advanced diagnostic imaging and exceptional patient care close to home. With a national footprint, cutting-edge technology, and a strong commitment to innovation and patient-centered care, our teams play a vital role in improving outcomes for millions of patients each year.

We are currently hiring for a Radiation Therapist at our Boston, MA facilities. This will be a Per Diem position.

Our Radiation Therapist will use exceptional communication skills to connect with patients, explain the procedure and put them at ease.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Delivers radiation treatment according to written prescription and treatment plan. Ensures safety in patient care through the consistent practice of departmental procedures for treatment administration. Treatment delivery includes identifying correct patient, escorting patient to treatment room, assisting patient onto the treatment table, positions patient for treatment, delivers radiation from the control room and assists the patient in exiting the treatment room.

• Provides and ensures an environment of caring, concern and support for patients, visitors, medical staff and co-workers on a consistent basis.

• Assures the quality of treatment delivery through the complete and accurate Documentation of treatment records. Recognizes deviation from prescribed treatment delivery and reports all deviations to the Chief Therapist and/or Physicist.

• Uses effective communication techniques and interpersonal skills to provide
  Explanations for treatment-related procedures. Explains treatment procedures to patient and/or family. Refers medical questions to appropriate personnel. Responds effectively to patient concerns. Observes patients for expected and unexpected reactions to treatments and communicates this to appropriate staff members. Reinforces patient education/side effect management information and indicates non-compliance to medical/nursing staff.

• Independently performs patient simulations at the request of physician. Collects and documents data acquired during the simulation procedure. Accurately inputs treatment-related data into the EMR. Makes any appropriate patient–centric recommendations to the physician.

• Assists as needed in all treatment-related procedures, including transporting patients, reviewing charts, and ordering supplies. The RT demonstrates the ability to recognize standard imaging / ARGT; and make the necessary to adjustments to insure high quality treatment.

• Performs and documents daily and weekly QA checklist. Notifies appropriate clinical team members and documents of findings outside the normal range of operations. Participates in programs to measure and improve the quality of care within the Department. Able to use critical thinking to trouble shoot and often fix common quality issues.

• Captures and verifies patient treatment charges.

Position Requirements

• Associate’s degree.

• ARRT (T).

• CPR Certification.

• One (1) to four (4) years’ experience as Radiation Therapist

• The COVID-19 is/may be a condition of employment.

• All candidates who accept an offer for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment background check and drug screen as a condition of employment.

At Akumin, we invest in the well-being of our employees, so you can bring your best self to work each day. You can expect to see the following benefits:

• Competitive compensation

• Flexible scheduling

• Cross training opportunities

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• HSA accounts with employer contributions

• 401(k) eligibility with employer match

• Paid holidays

• Defined PTO and sick time programs

Eligibility for benefits will vary based on role type and hours worked.

The estimated hourly pay range for this role in MA is $40.00 - $55.00. Actual compensation depends on experience, skills, location, and other factors such as internal equity and budget.

Akumin Operating Corp. and its divisions are an equal opportunity employer, and we believe in strength through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity & expression, status as a protected veteran, or disability.

Akumin Operating Corp. and its divisions are an equal opportunity employer and we believe in strength through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity & expression, status as a protected veteran, or disability.