Radiation Therapist

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association; Saint Peters (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association seeks a Senior Radiation Therapist to deliver high-quality radiation therapy in a collaborative, mission-driven setting. You will operate linear accelerators, verify plans and imaging, and ensure precise patient positioning with safe dose administration.

Educating patients with compassionate, patient-centered care, you will uphold radiation safety and regulatory standards while mentoring junior staff and supporting continuous clinical excellence.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in radiation therapy delivery using advanced equipment.
• Ability to verify treatment plans and imaging for precision and safety.
• Excellent attention to detail, patient safety, and compliance mindset.
• Effective communication and compassionate approach to patient education.
• Leadership and mentorship capabilities to support team performance.

Responsibilities

• Operate linear accelerators and associated treatment systems.
• Verify treatment plans and confirm imaging for accurate delivery.
• Ensure precise patient positioning and safe, accurate dose administration.
• Educate patients and provide compassionate, patient-centered care.
• Adhere to radiation safety practices and applicable regulatory/quality standards.
• Support quality improvement efforts and help maintain clinical excellence.
• Mentor and assist junior staff as a senior team member.

Skills

Radiation therapy delivery

Verify treatment plans & imaging

Attention to detail & patient safety

Communication & patient education

Leadership & mentorship

Job description

Senior Radiation Therapist

delivers high-quality radiation therapy to oncology patients in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate linear accelerators and associated treatment systems.
• Verify treatment plans and confirm imaging for accurate delivery.
• Ensure precise patient positioning and safe, accurate dose administration.
• Educate patients and provide compassionate, patient-centered care.
• Adhere to radiation safety practices and applicable regulatory/quality standards.
• Support quality improvement efforts and help maintain clinical excellence.
• Mentor and assist junior staff as a senior team member.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong expertise in radiation therapy delivery using advanced equipment.
• Ability to verify treatment plans and imaging for precision and safety.
• Excellent attention to detail, patient safety, and compliance mindset.
• Effective communication and compassionate approach to patient education.
• Leadership and mentorship capabilities to support team performance.