Travel Radiation Therapist Radiation Therapy Tech Job

HealthForce Healthcare; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 153,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Assignment support

Licensing assistance

Travel opportunities

Job summary

HealthForce Healthcare seeks a Radiation Therapist for a travel assignment in Boston, MA. Start date 11/16/2026 for 13 weeks, delivering prescribed radiation therapy using a TrueBeam, with QA and image-guided techniques.

The role requires MA licensure, BLS, and 2+ years of experience, with ARIA/OSMS experience preferred. Travel environment and 40-hour weeks; local travel rate differences apply within 50 miles.

Qualifications

• Active MA license to practice radiation therapy.
• BLS certification required.
• 2+ years of experience in radiation therapy.
• TrueBeam experience required.
• ARIA and OSMS experience preferred.
• Ability to work 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. schedule for travel assignment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver prescribed radiation therapy treatments according to physician orders and treatment plans.
• Operate and calibrate a TrueBeam linear accelerator; perform daily QA checks and image-guided therapy per protocol.
• Set up and position patients using immobilization devices; verify identity; align fields and imaging; document delivery.
• Maintain treatment documentation in EMR; communicate changes to care team; participate in chart reviews and QA.
• Collaborate with radiation oncologists, dosimetrists, and physicists to ensure safe, precise delivery.
• Monitor patients during and after therapy; educate patients and families on process and side effects.
• Uphold radiation safety, infection control, and regulatory standards; participate in safety initiatives.

Skills

2+ years experience

TrueBeam experience

Image-guided therapy

fast-paced environment

Education

Massachusetts radiation therapy license (MA License)

BLS certification

Tools

TrueBeam

ARIA

OSMS

Job description

Overview

Radiation Therapist working in a travel assignment for a healthcare facility in Boston, Massachusetts. Start date 11/16/2026 for a 13-week contract with 40 guaranteed hours per week. Earn between $3,355 and $3,596 per week. Shift is 8 hours, typically 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday with no weekends or major holidays. This is a travel - temporary assignment in a hospital-type setting.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $3,355–$3,596 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 40 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 8 hours; 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.; Monday–Friday
• Start date: 11/16/2026
• Setting: healthcare facility (travel assignment)
• Local vs travel rate: candidates residing within 50 miles qualify for the local rate, which is $10 less than the posted rate

Responsibilities

• Deliver prescribed radiation therapy treatments according to physician orders and treatment plans
• Operate and calibrate a TrueBeam linear accelerator; perform daily quality assurance checks and implement image-guided radiation therapy techniques per protocol
• Set up and position patients using immobilization devices; verify patient identity; align treatment fields and imaging; document treatment delivery details
• Maintain accurate treatment documentation in the electronic medical record; communicate changes to the care team; participate in chart reviews and quality assurance
• Collaborate with radiation oncologists, dosimetrists, medical physicists, and therapists to ensure safe, precise treatment delivery
• Monitor patients during and after therapy sessions for comfort and potential adverse effects; provide patient and family education on the treatment process and expected side effects
• Uphold radiation safety, infection control, and regulatory standards; participate in safety initiatives and departmental protocols

Requirements

• Active Massachusetts license to practice radiation therapy (MA License)
• BLS certification
• 2+ years of experience in a similar radiation therapy setting
• TrueBeam experience required
• ARIA and OSMS experience preferred
• Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment and participate in a 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. schedule for a travel assignment

Benefits and Support

• Dedicated assignment support from experienced travel recruitment professionals
• Credentialing assistance to streamline licensure and certification processes
• Ongoing support throughout the contract with access to a responsive team
• Opportunities for extension beyond the initial contract duration
• Nationwide travel assignments available