Staff Radiation Therapist
Staff Radiation Therapist
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Job Description
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.
Were offering a generous $7500 sign-on bonus to welcome you to our team. Recognizing and valuing exceptional talent were eager to discuss the exciting details of this bonus during our interview process!
Who We Are:
Brigham and Womens Hospital (BWH) is an international leader in health care delivery. A 793-bed teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School in Boston it is internationally renowned for excellence in patient care groundbreaking biomedical research and training the next generation of leading physicians and scientists.
The Radiation Oncology Department at Brigham and Womens Hospital is one of the premier radiation treatment programs in the world. We service patients from Brigham and Womens Hospital Dana-Farber and Dana-Farber/Boston Childrens Hospital.
Come join our dynamic team as a radiation therapist and practice at the top of your license by utilizing your expertise to deliver cutting-edge cancer care.
Job Summary
Primarily responsible for delivering high doses of ionizing radiation as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist; performs radiation therapy duties characterized by a greater degree of work independence and less common radiation treatments; delivers planned courses of radiation therapy; maintains accurate records; verifies records and treatments; applies principles of radiation protection; regulates radioactive material; provides special procedures; provides quality assurance support.Does this position require Patient Care Yes
Essential Functions:
-Administers radiation therapy treatment accurately and safely following departmental policy and procedure.
-Understands the function of all equipment accessories treatment policies procedures and protocols and applies knowledge appropriately.
-Assists with the triage of emergent cases and demonstrates the ability to negotiate the scheduling of emergent cases with other care team members.
-Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of the principles of growth and development from all life stages ranging from infancy to geriatric.
-Utilizes the Quality Assurance (QA) program to encompass all aspects of treatment treatment delivery and quality patient care
Qualifications
Under the direction of the Chief and Lead Radiation Therapists the Staff/Senior Radiation Therapist will demonstrate essential skills of treatment modalities and protocols to accurately set-up and administer daily radiotherapy treatments. The Staff/Senior Radiation Therapist communicates effectively with patients families medical staff and healthcare team. May be required to demonstrate basic knowledge and skills in one or more specialty areas and programs including but not limited to:
- GE & Siemens Simulators
- Varian Linacs including Ethos
- Tattoo-less treatments using AlignRT Brainlab SBRT SRS/SRT HDR TBI IMRT VMAT and Pediatric Anesthesia cases
- Brachytherapy/HDR
Other opportunities for growth & training include:
- MR Simulator
- MR Linac
- RTT Contouring and Adaptive Planning
Essential Functions
- Promote the mission vision and values of the organization.
- Educates patients/families regarding procedure and/or treatment to be performed. Demonstrates professional behavior/conduct in all interactions.
- Fosters teamwork efficient use of resources and quality patient outcomes.
- Operates treatment and treatment planning equipment to include simulation in accordance with departmental policy. Prepares treatments and administers prescribed doses in accordance with established policies. Prepares and maintains accurate documentation.
- Positions and immobilizes patients according to the treatment plan and effectively evaluates images according to standard guidelines and assists in solving set-up issues.
- Works professionally and collaboratively with all members of the care team including Physicians nurses physics and dosimetry staff medical assistants practice assistants.
- Understands the function of all equipment accessories treatment policies procedures and protocols and applies knowledge appropriately.
- Performs daily QA measures to ensure proficient operation of all imaging and treatment equipment.
- Demonstrates ability to accurately perform all required New Start chart checks Cone Down chart checks and weekly chart checks.
- Attentive to patient needs and concerns by continuous monitoring of the patients physical and physiological response and reactions to treatment and refer patient for appropriate management as needed.
- Demonstrate strong customer service skills including the ability to use appropriate judgment independent thinking and creativity when resolving issues and conflict.
- Participates in some clinical instruction and evaluation of the Radiation Therapy students.
- Other duties as assigned.
For Senior Therapist applicants must meet staff requirements in addition to the following:
- Assists the Lead Radiation Therapist in the efficient operation of the assigned clinical area.
- Works with the Lead and Chief Radiation Therapist to develop new techniques and assist with emerging technology projects.
- Assists with the triage and scheduling of emergent cases with other care team members
- Assists with orientation teaching and instructing new staff and students.
What You Will Bring.
- High School Diploma or equivalent with certificate in Radiation Therapy or associates degree in Radiation Therapy
- Valid Massachusetts State License in Radiation Therapy
- Continued employment is contingent upon obtaining valid ARRT certification within 6 months of hire date
- Valid BLS certification
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$37.55 - $55.48/HourlyGrade
6EEO Statement:
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.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
