Radiation Therapy Specialist | Patient Care & Imaging

Baystate Noble Hospital; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Baystate Noble Hospital in Springfield, MA is seeking a Radiation Therapist to safely administer high doses of ionizing radiation under the supervision of the radiation oncologist. Responsibilities include data collection for patient treatment, use of imaging for localization, and participation in treatment planning per the oncologist’s prescriptions.

The role serves as the primary liaison with patients and coordinates with the radiation oncology team, social workers, and dietitians.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong technical skills and critical thinking.
• Ability to interact with all levels of staff in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Practices radiation safety according to policy and procedure.
• Ensures proper identification of each patient and treatment site according to established policy and procedures.
• Confirms radiation therapy written directive daily and administers treatments as prescribed by the radiation oncologist.
• Communicates clearly in layman's terms and reassures patients.
• Performs quality assurance activities including start-up, safety checks, chart audits, and dose verification.
• Performs simulation, immobilization fabrication, imaging, treatment planning, dose calculations, and documentation.
• Ensures accurate delivery of treatment fields using imaging technologies and reviews images with the team.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Verbal & written communication

Critical thinking

Education

Graduation from an accredited Radiological Sciences Program in Radiation Therapy or equivalent from a two-year Certificate Program

Job description

Baystate Noble Hospital in Springfield, MA is seeking a Radiation Therapist to safely administer high doses of ionizing radiation under the supervision of the radiation oncologist. Responsibilities include data collection for patient treatment, use of imaging for localization, and participation in treatment planning per the oncologist’s prescriptions.

The role serves as the primary liaison with patients and coordinates with the radiation oncology team, social workers, and dietitians.