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Mass General Brigham
Newton, Massachusetts

Staff or Senior Radiation Therapist (MGH @ Newton Wellesley Hospital)

Radiation TherapistNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$50-$69.11/hr

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Job Description

Site: The General Hospital Corporation

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care.

We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

$15,000 SIGN ON BONUS available! (current employees of MGB not eligible)

Assists in the daily operation of radiation therapy services. Interacts with the physician and all members of the office staff to ensure patients are treated in a timely manner. Communicates effectively and supports leadership in attaining department goals.

Does this position require Patient Care?

Yes

Essential Functions

  • Takes radiographs, appropriate measurements, tattoos the patient, records all treatment parameters in chart, completed digital setup pages and completes MOSAIQ fields as needed.
  • Insert patient IV’s for Contrast delivery according to prescribed protocols.
  • Discusses treatment procedure and possible reactions with patient and assures his/her understanding.
  • Follows established department policy for acquiring digital portal images, or performs other localization techniques to verify accurate patient treatment position.
  • Performs daily quality assurance checks on treatment delivery systems per protocol.

Qualifications

  • Education
  • Associate's Degree Radiation Therapy required or Bachelor's Degree Radiation Therapy preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

No

Licenses and Credentials Required

  • Radiation Therapist [State License]
  • Support [BLS Certification]
  • Radiation Therapy [ARRT-T] - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Experience

  • Staff - Continuous clinical experience 0-1 year required
  • Senior - Continuous clinical experience 3-5 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Demonstrate efficient knowledge of all equipment operation, tools and procedures specific to assigned area, and effectively troubleshoot issues as they arise.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal professional relationships with physicians, management, peers, patients, and their families.
  • Demonstrate strong customer service skills, including the ability to use appropriate judgment, independent thinking and creativity when resolving issues and conflict.
  • Must have to ability to handle sensitive and confidential patient information.
  • Must be proficient in the use of the Radiation Oncology Information Systems and software and Hospital Information Systems that integrate with the Department of Radiation Oncology, including, but not limited to: ARIA, EPIC, ExacTrac, Eclipse.
  • Additional Job Details (if applicable)
  • Remote Type
  • Onsite

Work Location: 2014 Washington Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

  • $50.00 - $69.11/Hourly
  • Grade
  • 6

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization.

Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors.

The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package.

In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

EEO Statement

1200 The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.

We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level.

The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success.

These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.

Key Responsibilities

The radiation therapist assists in the daily operation of radiation therapy services and ensures patients are treated in a timely manner. Responsibilities include taking radiographs, performing quality assurance checks, and maintaining accurate patient treatment records.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Radiograph takingPatient IV insertionPatient positioningTroubleshootingInterpersonal communicationConfidentiality

Radiation Therapy Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$124k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $117k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Radiation Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 7.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Of the 40 active Radiation Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% have no call, 65% require no weekends.

Top Radiation Therapist Jobs

12 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution12 jobs · 11 employers

3
<$145k
4
$145k-165k
0
$165k-185k
4
$185k-205k
1
$206k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution12 jobs · 11 employers

0
1-2
0
3-4
2
5-6
10
7-8
0
9-10

Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Radiation Therapist II

Sutter Health · Sacramento, California

$70.83-$99.15/hr
#2

Radiation Therapist

Montage Health · Monterey, California

$72.18-$96.52/hr
#3

Radiation Therapist - Pacific Cancer Care

$75-$95/hr
#4

Radiation Therapist II-2

$65.1-$91.14/hr
+ 10 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 5.1
Better work-life than 50% of Radiation Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 596 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • On-site

Living in Newton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.29M
Typical market rent
$3,408/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Mass General Brigham

Hospitals and Health Care
Somerville, Massachusetts
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

$15,000 Sign-On Bonus
Comprehensive benefits package
Career advancement opportunities
Differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable
Recognition programs