Radiation Therapist Jobs in Massachusetts

A Radiation Therapist, also known as a Therapeutic Radiographer, plays a vital role in the radiology field. They are primarily responsible for administering radiation treatments to patients suffering from cancer and other diseases. Their duties encompass all aspects of treatment, from initial planning stages, through to monitoring the patient's response to the therapy. They work closely with Radiation Oncologists and medical physicists, ensuring the radiation doses are accurately delivered to the patient's tumor site while sparing the surrounding normal tissue.

A Radiation Therapist should possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, as they are dealing with patients who may be distressed or anxious. Proficiency in using sophisticated radiation therapy equipment and software, understanding of radiation safety measures, and strong attention to detail are also essential. They must have a certification in Radiation Therapy, typically earned after completing a Bachelor's degree program in Radiation Therapy or Radiologic Technology, followed by a passing score on the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) exam. Prior to becoming a Radiation Therapist, a person may have roles such as Radiation Therapy Technologist, Radiologic Technologist, or Medical Dosimetrist.

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SAH Radiation Therapist

  • Fall River, MA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Fall River, MA
  • 1 hour ago

Completion of an American Medical Association approved Radiation Therapist training program Varian Linear Accelerator Varian MLC Varian Portal Imaging and IMPAC Record and Verify System....

Travel Radiation Therapist - $3,020 per week

  • Cambridge, MA
  • 20 hours ago
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 20 hours ago

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Radiation Therapist Discipline: Allied Health Professional Duration: 13 weeks 40 hours per week Shift: 8 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Radiation Therapist...

Travel Radiation Therapist - $2,865 per week

  • Cambridge, MA
  • 20 hours ago
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 20 hours ago

Arrow Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel Radiation Therapist for a travel job in Cambridge, Massachusetts....

Travel Radiation Therapist - $2,724 per week

  • Cambridge, MA
  • 20 hours ago
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 20 hours ago

Uniti Med is seeking a travel Radiation Therapist for a travel job in Cambridge, Massachusetts....

Travel Radiation Therapist - $2,881 per week

  • Cambridge, MA
  • 20 hours ago
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 20 hours ago

Focus Staff is seeking a travel Radiation Therapist for a travel job in Cambridge, Massachusetts....

Travel Radiation Therapist - $3,170 per week

  • Cambridge, MA
  • 20 hours ago
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 20 hours ago

Go Healthcare is seeking a travel Radiation Therapist for a travel job in Cambridge, Massachusetts....

Local Contract Radiation Therapist - $71-75 per hour

  • Boston, MA
  • 23 hours ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 23 hours ago

Host Healthcare is seeking a local contract Radiation Therapist for a local contract job in Boston, Massachusetts....

Travel Radiation Therapist (798011)

  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago

Travel - Radiation Therapist Location: Boston, MA, United States Start date: 07-07-2025 Assignment length: 26 Weeks weeks Minimum years of experience: 2 - previous travel experience is not required...

Travel Radiation Therapist - $3,225 per week

  • Boston, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 2 days ago

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Radiation Therapist for a travel job in Boston, Massachusetts....

Remote Work

Radiation Therapist - Acute Care

  • Boston, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 2 days ago

of the area needing treatment Radiation Therapists will administer radiation treatments prescribed by radiation oncologists, using the radiation machine Radiation Therapists will be asked to monitor...

Travel Radiation Therapist - $3,101 per week

  • Cambridge, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 2 days ago

ALOIS Healthcare is seeking a travel Radiation Therapist for a travel job in Cambridge, Massachusetts....

Travel Radiation Therapist - $2,898 per week

  • Cambridge, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 2 days ago

Stability Healthcare is seeking a travel Radiation Therapist for a travel job in Cambridge, Massachusetts....

Travel Radiation Therapist - $2,940 per week

  • Cambridge, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 2 days ago

Access Healthcare is seeking a travel Radiation Therapist for a travel job in Cambridge, Massachusetts....

Travel Radiation Therapist - $3,078 per week

  • Cambridge, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 2 days ago

: Travel Our client is looking to add a Radiation Therapist to their team....

Travel Radiation Therapist - $2,730 per week

  • Cambridge, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 2 days ago

GQR Healthcare-Allied is seeking a travel Radiation Therapist for a travel job in Cambridge, Massachusetts....

Demographic Data for Massachusetts

Moving to Massachusetts? Find some basic demographic data about Massachusetts below.


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Radiation Therapist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Effects of Radiation: An Introduction to Radiation and Radioactivity
Learn from Hokkaido University in Japan about the detection, measurement, chemistry, and effects of radiation in industry, medicine, and society. There are many practical applications of radiation...
Atmospheric Radiation
This is an introduction to the physics of atmospheric radiation and remote sensing including use of computer codes. Subjects covered include: radiative transfer equation including emission and...
An Introduction to Radiation Oncology: From Diagnosis to Survivorship
Radiation therapy is one of the key treatments for cancer. On this course you will learn from healthcare experts about how it works, the various benefits, and myths surrounding radiation therapy....

Salary for Radiation Therapist Jobs in Massachusetts

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireRadiology research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Radiation Therapist positions.



Highest Education Level

Radiation Therapists in Massachusetts offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
42.9%
Associate's Degree
36.0%
Master's Degree
7.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.8%
High School or GED
4.1%
Doctorate Degree
1.8%
Some College
0.5%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Radiation Therapists in Massachusetts
1-2 years
32.9%
None
29.8%
2-4 years
16.1%
Less than 1 year
12.9%
4-6 years
4.3%
6-8 years
2.4%
10+ years
1.5%


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