Radiation Medicine Therapist - Radiation Oncology
Listed compensation
$42.87-$55.46/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
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.
- Position: Radiation Medicine Therapist
- Department: Radiation Oncology
- Schedule: Full Time
Job Requirements
EDUCATION:
Work requires knowledge of Radiation Medicine generally acquired through completion of an Associate's Degree or equivalent from an accredited institution.
Certification, Licensures, & Registrations
Prior to start date: Must have current license from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Work 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.
Work 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.
Compensation Range
$42.87- $55.46
This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, and licensure/certifications directly related to position requirements.
In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), contract increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, earned time cash out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.
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Key Responsibilities
The Radiation Medicine Therapist delivers accurate radiation dosages according to physician prescriptions using specialized equipment. They are responsible for ensuring quality patient care, performing proper equipment set-up, and monitoring patients for adverse reactions.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an Associate's Degree or equivalent in Radiation Medicine and possess a current license from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The role requires three to six months of on-the-job training to gain proficiency in department policies and equipment operation.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
Key Skills
Oncology — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 80% are remote, 16% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $89k–$115k | Counselor median $55k (middle half $52k–$68k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$97k in purchasing power | Massachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| All counselor listings in Massachusetts | 514 active | 12,845 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 80% remote · 16% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Massachusetts counselor listings (all specialties): 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 15% offer loan repayment514 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Oncology listings | 411 in the last 30 days | 337 the 30 days before (+22%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Counselor pay trend (all specialties) | −1.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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