# Radiation Medicine Therapist - Radiation Oncology

> Pro Med Healthcare Services · Boston, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-02-13

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** WPB Staffing & Homecare

## Description

**Position: Radiation Medicine Therapist**

**Department: Radiation Oncology**

**Schedule: Full Time, Day**

**Compensation Range:**

$42.87- $55.46

**POSITION SUMMARY:**

Reporting to the Chief Radiation Medicine Technologist and under the general supervision, delivers accurate dosages of radiation using up-to-date equipment and documents same in order to fulfill the prescription given by the physician and provide quality patient care.

**ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:**

-   Prepares and positions patients according to established procedure.
-   Reviews patient treatment chart for prescription, treatment time and prescribed dose, and prepares treatment room and equipment according to procedure.
-   Explains procedures to patients, to elicit their cooperation; reassures patients regarding treatment reactions, and advises on care of irradiated body areas.
-   Prepares patients for treatment, moving patients from wheelchair or lifter to treatment table as needed.
-   Positions patient, set up equipment and adjusts and activities controls.
-   Administers prescribed radiation therapy to patients according to established procedure.
-   Places blocks and/or wedges as necessary.
-   Administers radiation therapy to patients, operating radiation machines to provide proper dosage as prescribed.
-   Monitors patient during treatments for movement using television screen and intercom system.
-   Monitors overall condition of patient, checking for skin changes and discoloration, and discusses with patient his/her physical condition noting changes such as nausea, sore throat and the like and determining whether it is necessary to consult physician prior to treatment.
-   Ensures that blood counts and port films are satisfactory and recorded weekly.
-   Calculates surface dose, depth, cumulating, and total doses of radiation, in the absence of the Radiation Physicist.
-   Assists Physicist in taking contours and measurements on the patient and assists in verifying the treatment plans.
-   Documents treatment in patient chart according to prescribed practice.
-   Records in patient’s chart exact dosage delivered and draws diagrams of patient’s treatment fields, and updates diagrams to reflect and document changes in original set-up as ordered by physicians.
-   Cleans and maintains equipment.
-   Performs related service duties such as keeping treatment room supplied with necessary supplies and general cleaning of work area.
-   Inspects all equipment safety interlocks according to established procedure.
-   Monitors equipment and reporting malfunctions.
-   Performs related clerical and technical duties such as filing and maintaining required records, scheduling appointments, maintaining adequate supplies in treatment rooms, attending patient care conferences.
-   Keeps abreast of developments in trends and techniques of radiation therapy through appropriate technical journals and participation in educational programs and meetings.
-   Conforms to hospital standards of performance and conduct so that the best possible customer service and patient care may be provided.
-   Fosters interpersonal relationships with patients, visitor, physicians and fellow employees in a courteous, professional and friendly manner.
-   Maintains all designated hospital information confidential at all times.
-   Utilizes hospital's Values as the basis for decision making and to facilitate the division's hospital mission.
-   Follows established hospital infection control and safety procedures.
-   Performs other duties as needed

## Requirements

**JOB REQUIREMENTS**

**EDUCATION:**

-   Requires knowledge of Radiation Medicine generally acquired through completion of an Associate’s Degree or equivalent from an accredited institution.

**EXPERIENCE:**

-   Requires knowledge of department policies and procedures, familiarity with equipment, and proper set-up of equipment normally acquired through three to six months on-the-job training.

**KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:**

-   Requires analytical ability to determine proper set-up of equipment and patient, calculate length of treatment and detect adverse reactions to treatments.
-   Must have interpersonal skills sufficient to work with others and deal effectively with patients.

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