Travel Radiation Therapist Radiation Therapy Tech Job

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

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated assignment support

Credentialing assistance

Ongoing support

Opportunities for extension

Nationwide travel assignments

Job summary

Healthforce in Boston, MA is seeking a Radiation Therapist for a 13-week travel assignment starting 11/16/2026. You will work 40 guaranteed hours per week with 8-hour shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities include operating a TrueBeam, performing QA checks, and image-guided therapy, plus patient setup, documentation, and teamwork with oncologists and physicists. MA license and BLS required; ARIA/OSMS experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Education

Active Massachusetts license to practice radiation therapy (MA License)

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

Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.