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Danvers, Massachusetts

Per Diem Senior Radiation Therapist - Danvers

Radiation TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$53.05-$57.59/hr

The week · per this posting

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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

Summary

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

Does this position require Patient Care?< Yes

Essential Functions

  • Administers radiation therapy treatments accurately and safely, following departmental policies and procedures.
  • Understands the function of all equipment, accessories, treatment policies, procedures, and protocols, and applies knowledge appropriately
  • Works with the Lead and Chief Radiation Therapist to develop new techniques and assists with emerging technology projects.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and skills to meet age-specific requirements for the population being served in their unit, including infants through elderly patients.
  • Utilizes the Quality Assurance (QA) program to encompass all aspects of treatment, treatment delivery, and quality patient care.
  • Rotates to other treatment areas and demonstrates the knowledge and ability to maintain skills.
  • Assists with orientation, teaching, and instructing new staff, students, visitors, and other staff members who are unfamiliar with the department or specific procedures.

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

Radiation Therapist [State License] Required

Radiation Therapy [R.T.(T)(ARRT)] - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required

Experience

Continuous clinical experience 3-5 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Demonstrate efficient knowledge of all equipment operation, tools, and procedures specific to the 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 conflicts.
  • 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, and Eclipse.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location: 102 Endicott Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Employee Type

Per Diem

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

  • $53.05 - $57.59/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 administers accurate and safe radiation therapy treatments while maintaining departmental policies and equipment standards. They collaborate with physicians and staff to ensure timely patient care and assist in the development of new techniques and technology projects.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

TroubleshootingInterpersonal relationshipsConflict resolutionConfidentiality

Radiation Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Radiation Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 35% have no call, 73% require no weekends.

Radiation Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 11.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$115k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $109k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution23 jobs

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$130k-155k
4
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1
$206k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks20 jobs

401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
65%
CME allowance
20%
Loan repayment
15%
Relocation assistance
15%

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Radiation Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 537 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site

Living in Danvers

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$730k
Typical market rent
$2,853/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 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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