Radiation Therapist

Tufts Medical Center; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Benefits starting Day 1 including med,

Generous PTO 30 days

Career growth opportunities

Retirement match with 100% vesting

Job summary

Tufts Medical Center in Framingham is seeking an entry-level Radiation Therapist to administer ionizing radiation per physician prescription and established standards. The role combines clinical patient care with precision technique and safety, under supervision within a radiation oncology setting.

You will perform treatment preparations, patient positioning, and routine machine checks, contributing to quality care and patient comfort. Collaboration with the radiology team is essential.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Radiologic Science.
• ARRT Certification in Radiation Therapy.
• Licensed by the Massachusetts Radiation Control Board.
• BLS Certification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver prescribed therapy with minimal supervision and accuracy.
• Verify prescription, consent forms, and patient identity before treatment.
• Explain procedures to patients to reduce fear and anxiety.
• Monitor and report patient reactions and maintain safety during therapy.
• Prepare treatment room and equipment per prescription requirements.
• Escort patients to treatment and assist with positioning.
• Maintain treatment records, dosimetry notes, and port films.
• Perform daily machine checks and assist in simulations and dosimetry tasks.
• Use IMPAC system for scheduling, charge capture, and checklists.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Associate's degree in Radiologic Science

ARRT Certification in Radiation Therapy

Massachusetts Radiation Control Board licensure

BLS Certification

Tools

IMPAC system

Job description

We're on the lookout for a dedicated team player to join our team!

We're hiring for a Radiation Therapist at Tufts Medical Center-Framingham Satellite

Offering a $10,000 sign on bonus for new external hires

Why you’ll love working at Tufts Medical Center - Framingham:

• Free parking - making your commute easy and stress free
• Benefits starting Day 1 - including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous PTO package with 30 days off to recharge and enjoy life outside of work
• Career growth opportunities with pathways to train and advance into other radiology modalities
• Retirement match with immediate 100% vesting in your contributions - your future starts building right away

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm or 7:30am - 4:00pm

Job Profile Summary

This role focuses on providing medical and clinical support services to patients. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Therapeutic Radiation duties: prepares patients and administers radiation treatments for cancer and some other conditions. Takes precise measurements of patients for treatments and takes the proper steps to protect the patients and themselves from improper exposure to radiation. A clinical technologist role that has specialized knowledge or skills gained through a combination of vocational education, training, and experience. This role will be most commonly applied to patient care and/or scientific/laboratory jobs. An entry-level role typically requiring little to no prior knowledge or experience and requiring vocational or technical education. Work is routine or follows standard procedures, is closely supervised, and communicates information that requires little explanation or interpretation.

Job Overview

This position is an entry level Radiation Therapist that applies ionizing radiation to the patient, in accordance with the prescription and instructions of the radiation oncologist, consistent with accepted standards of practice in radiation oncologist, consistent with accepted standards of practice in radiation therapy technology.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Radiologic Science.
• Certification in Radiation Therapy from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Licensed by the Massachusetts Radiation Control Board.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of experience in radiation therapy.

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

1. Delivers accurately the prescribed planned course therapy with minimal supervision.
2. Checks prescription, consent forms, diagnosis, chart, patient identification photograph, and daily treatment times prior to delivering dosage.
3. Explains procedures to patients to alleviate fears and apprehensions.
4. Reinforces Radiation Oncologist’s advice to patient regarding reactions to treatments and care of the area being treated.
5. Observes patient for any reactions secondary to radiation treatment (i.e., skin reactions and intestinal disorders) and reports these findings to the Radiation Oncologist and/or nurse.
6. Prepares room and equipment for each patient in accordance with the prescription, (i.e. immobilization devices, field size, wedges, bolus, distance, and positioning).
7. Escorts patients to and from treatment/similar room.
8. Transfers patients safely from stretchers and wheelchairs to treatment couch, while employing proper body mechanics.
9. Closely monitors patients at all times during treatment and simulation, by use of visible and audible communication (closed circuit monitors, and intercom system) and is prepared to stop treatment immediately and assist patient if necessary.
10. Assists in simulations with the Radiation Oncologist.
11. Assists in Dosimetry procedures such as calculations and contours.
12. Assists in weekly on treatments visits.
13. Participates in patient chart conferences.
14. Performs daily physics checks (machine calibrations) on all equipment to determine if any malfunction exists with the treatment machines, and reports any findings to the appropriate personnel.
15. Maintains daily record treatment received, total dose, and any port films taken, in patient chart, in a legible and orderly fashion. Documents any changes or modifications clearly in chart. Dates and initials all changes. Records events and incidents to advance the concept of quality improvement.
16. Use IMPAC computer system for charge capture, scheduling, and checklists.
17. Copies any films and/or charts when necessary.
18. Performs minor clerical duties such as answering the phone, scheduling patients and photocopying, etc.
19. Takes weekly port films in accordance with established guidelines.
20. Obtains outside films and/or reports as necessary.
21. Maintains orderly and clean therapy department with particular emphasis on patient areas, and the laundry/linen area.
22. Transfers blocks into treatment room and organizes them according to established guidelines.
23. Maintains film file area in a neat and organized manner.
24. Prepares technical aspects of patient chart and labels sim films accordingly.
25. Prepares diagnostic procedures using sterile technique when required in a manner consistent with standard practice.
26. Routinely monitors accessory equipment such as pendant, cables, wedges, etc. for signs of any malfunctions or problems and notifies proper personnel for repair and/or maintenance.

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