Senior Radiation Therapist & Clinical Educator

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Radiation Therapist to join our Radiation Therapy team in Massachusetts. The role focuses on safely administering treatment, monitoring patient responses, and maintaining accurate records to support quality care.

Responsibilities include patient education, collaboration with senior staff, confidentiality, and potential teaching duties. Requires CAHEA-accredited training and ARRT/Massachusetts licensure eligibility.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CAHEA accredited educational program or equivalent.
• ARRT registry eligible or hold active Massachusetts license in Radiation Therapy.
• Supervises Radiation Therapist Clinical Assistant(s) and students assigned to the area.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient education to maximize compliance with the plan of care.
• Monitors patient response to treatment and refers for management as indicated.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and privacy.
• Administers radiation therapy safely and accurately; reports reactions and outcomes.
• Knows growth and development principles from infancy to geriatrics.
• Assesses age-specific patient data and provides care per policy.
• Positions and aligns patients per treatment plan and resolves setup issues.
• Maintains logs and treatment records; documents procedures.
• Understands equipment, protocols, and treatment methods.
• Works with Sr. Radiation Therapist to resolve clinical problems.
• Participates in QA program for treatment delivery and patient care.
• Instructs and orients new Radiation Therapists and students.
• Adapts contingency plans to workload/schedule changes.
• Demonstrates teamwork and supports colleagues.
• May teach in School of Radiation Therapy.

Skills

Patient education

Treatment monitoring

Safety and quality

Team collaboration

Education/teaching

Education

CAHEA-accredited program

ARRT certification eligibility or MA license

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Radiation Therapist to join our Radiation Therapy team in Massachusetts. The role focuses on safely administering treatment, monitoring patient responses, and maintaining accurate records to support quality care.

Responsibilities include patient education, collaboration with senior staff, confidentiality, and potential teaching duties. Requires CAHEA-accredited training and ARRT/Massachusetts licensure eligibility.