Radiation Therapist

Mass General Brigham

Dover (NH)

On-site

USD 61,000 - 76,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Mass General Brigham seeks a per diem Radiation Therapist to deliver prescribed radiation therapy at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital in Dover, NH. New grads are welcome, and flexible per diem hours are available.

The role involves administering treatments, maintaining QA, managing supplies, and performing administrative checks. Licensure and BLS are required, with ARRT within 1 year of program completion. Prior internship in a major cancer center is preferred.

Qualifications

Associate’s degree in Radiation Therapy required or Bachelor’s Degree Radiation Therapy preferred.
NH Radiation Therapist license required.
Basic Life Support Certification required.
ARRT certification within 1 year of program completion.
Clinical internship in a major cancer center 0-1 year preferred.

Responsibilities

Administers radiation therapy treatments accurately and safely, following departmental policies and procedures.
Positions and immobilizes patients according to the treatment plan, evaluates images per guidelines, and assists with setup issues.
Utilizes the QA program to cover treatment, delivery, and patient care quality checks.
Demonstrates ability to meet age-specific needs from infants to elderly patients.
Ability to teach student therapists and departmental observers.

Skills

Equipment operation

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Data confidentiality

Radiation software

Education

Associate’s degree in Radiation Therapy

Bachelor’s degree in Radiation Therapy

Tools

MOSAIQ

ARIA

EPIC

Vision RT

Eclipse

Job description

Site: Wentworth-Douglass Hospital

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

This position is per diem and is located at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital in Dover, NH. New Grads are welcome to apply and flexible per diem hours are available!

Summary

Responsible for the delivery of radiation therapy treatment as prescribed by the radiation oncologist, daily maintenance and quality assurance checks for the equipment, maintenance of the inventory of department supplies, and administrative quality assurance checks as assigned.

Does this position require Patient Care?
Yes

Essential Functions

Administers radiation therapy treatments accurately and safely, following departmental policies and procedures.
Positions and immobilizes patients according to the treatment plan, effectively evaluates images according to standard guidelines, and assists in resolving setup issues.
Utilizes the Quality Assurance (QA) program to encompass all aspects of treatment, treatment delivery, and quality patient care.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills to meet age‑specific requirements for the population being served in their unit, including infants through elderly patients.
Ability to teach student therapists and other departmental observers.

Qualifications

Education
Associate’s Degree Radiation Therapy required or Bachelor’s Degree Radiation Therapy preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials:
NH Radiation Therapist license required

Basic Life Support Certification required

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) within 1 year of program completion..

Experience
Clinical internship in a major cancer center 0-1 year preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrate efficient knowledge of all equipment operation, tools, and procedures specific to the assigned area, and effectively troubleshoot issues as they arise.
Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal professional relationships with physicians, management, peers, patients, and their families.
Demonstrate strong customer service skills, including the ability to use appropriate judgment, independent thinking, and creativity when resolving issues and conflicts.
Must have to ability to handle sensitive and confidential patient information.
Must be proficient in the use of the Radiation Oncology Information Systems and software and Hospital Information Systems that integrate with the Department of Radiation Oncology, including, but not limited to: Mosaiq, ARIA, EPIC, Vision RT, and Eclipse.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements - Standing Frequently (34-66%)