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Radiation Therapist- Per Diem

Radiation TherapistNo nightsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$41-$59.73/hr

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Job Description

Site: Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc.

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

Shift: per diem, day shift

The Radiation Therapist is responsible for administering radiation therapy treatments to patients as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist in accordance with accepted Radiation Therapy practice.

This position is part of the 1199SEIU Bargaining Unit at Cooley Dickinson Hospital.

This position reports to the Practice Manager and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures.

Qualifications

  • Education
  • Associate's Degree Radiation Therapy required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

No

  • Licenses and Credentials
  • Radiation Therapist [Massachusetts] - Required
  • Registered Technologist [ARRT-R] - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required

Experience

Two years of experience required

  • Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Associate’s degree in Radiation Therapy or Radiologic Science with a certificate in radiation therapy from an accredited Radiation Therapy Program required.
  • Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills required.
  • Additional Job Details (if applicable)
  • Physical Requirements
  • Standing Frequently (34-66%)
  • Walking Frequently (34-66%)
  • Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
  • Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
  • Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
  • Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
  • Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
  • Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
  • Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
  • Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
  • Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
  • Talking Constantly (67-100%)
  • Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location: 30 Locust Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Employee Type

Per Diem

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$41.00 - $59.73/Hourly

Grade

SC3C55

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

1910 Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc. 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 is responsible for administering radiation therapy treatments to patients as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist. They must operate within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures to ensure high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical proceduresRadiation oncology support

Radiation Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Radiation Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 45% have no call, 75% require no weekends.

Radiation Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 8.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Radiation Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$85k–$124kRadiation Therapy median $99k (middle half $99k–$99k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$99k in purchasing powerMassachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Radiation Therapy listings in Massachusetts21 active587 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 45% no call · 75% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 4% offer loan repayment678 active listings, Nov 2026
New Radiation Therapy listings169 in the last 30 days156 the 30 days before (+8%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Radiation Therapy pay trend−8.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Radiation Therapist Jobs

25 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

16 jobs
9
<$120k
4
$120k-140k
1
$142k
1
$166k
1
$187k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

18 jobs
401k / retirement match
83%
Sign-on bonus
44%
Relocation assistance
17%
Loan repayment
11%
CME allowance
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Providence · Seattle, Washington

$64.25-$96.43/hr
#2

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$44.65-$74.41/hr
#3

Radiation Therapist

$47.38-$73.11/hr
#4

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$43.22-$70.45/hr
+ 23 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 579 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Mass General Brigham

Hospitals and Health Care
Somerville, Massachusetts

Benefits & Perks

1199SEIU Bargaining Unit position
Comprehensive benefits, differentials, premiums, and bonuses as applicable
Recognition programs

Living in Northampton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$507k
Typical market rent
$2,327/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.1
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Springfield, MA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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