Radiation Therapist: Sign-On Bonus Eligible (Full-Time)

Baystate Medical Center; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Baystate Health is seeking a Radiation Therapist to join the Springfield, MA team. The role focuses on safe administration of high-dose ionizing radiation under the supervision of a radiation oncologist, ensuring accurate patient identification, treatment site localization, and adherence to prescribed therapy.

Strong communication with patients and staff is essential. Responsibilities include quality assurance, treatment planning support, imaging, dose calculations, and documentation, with

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Radiologic Sciences required.
• Accredited Radiation Therapy programs meeting JRCERT standards.
• ARRT Radiation Therapy certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Practices radiation safety according to policy.
• Identifies patient and treatment site per policy.
• Administers prescribed radiation therapy daily under oncologist guidance.
• Explains procedures in lay terms and answers patient questions.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Verbal communication

Written communication

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate degree in Radiologic Sciences

Graduate from an accredited Radiation Therapy program

Tools

ARRT Radiation Therapy Certification

Job description

Baystate Health is seeking a Radiation Therapist to join the Springfield, MA team. The role focuses on safe administration of high-dose ionizing radiation under the supervision of a radiation oncologist, ensuring accurate patient identification, treatment site localization, and adherence to prescribed therapy.

Strong communication with patients and staff is essential. Responsibilities include quality assurance, treatment planning support, imaging, dose calculations, and documentation, with