Radiation Therapist — Patient-Centered Care & Imaging Expert

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

Job summary

Baystate Health in Springfield, MA is seeking a Radiation Therapist to safely administer ionizing radiation under the supervision of a radiation oncologist. You will support treatment planning, data preparation, and use imaging to localize treatment areas while acting as a liaison between patients and the radiation oncology team.

Responsibilities include patient identification, daily directive verification, QA tasks, treatment delivery and documentation, on-call rotation, and ongoing training in

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiological Sciences Program in Radiation Therapy or equivalent.
• Accredited programs must meet JRCERT standards.
• New graduates welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Administers radiation treatments as prescribed by the oncologist.
• Performs simulation, immobilization, imaging, and treatment planning.
• Ensures patient identification and treatment site accuracy.
• Performs QA activities and dose verification.
• Communicates treatment information clearly to patients.
• Participates in on-call rotation.
• Maintains equipment knowledge and safety procedures.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Verbal communication

Written communication

Technical skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Radiation Therapy certificate/program

Job description

Baystate Health in Springfield, MA is seeking a Radiation Therapist to safely administer ionizing radiation under the supervision of a radiation oncologist. You will support treatment planning, data preparation, and use imaging to localize treatment areas while acting as a liaison between patients and the radiation oncology team.

Responsibilities include patient identification, daily directive verification, QA tasks, treatment delivery and documentation, on-call rotation, and ongoing training in