Radiation Therapist/Senior Radiation Therapist

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Starting pay rate
Radiation Therapist: $48.00
Senior Radiation Therapist: $50.92

Position will require travel to all Network Locations (SSH LP Milford and Mansfield) to provide patient care on the treatment machine and the simulation area.

Job Summary

Radiation Therapist:
Under the direction of the Chief and Lead Radiation Therapists the Staff Radiation Therapist will demonstrate essential skills of treatment modalities and protocols to accurately set-up and administer daily radiotherapy treatments. The Staff Radiation Therapist communicates effectively with patients families medical staff and healthcare team.

Patient Care
be expected to perform radiotherapy on site at assigned department
And Womens Hospital
Farber Cancer Institute
And Womens Radiation Oncology Milford
and Womens Sturdy Memorial Radiation Oncology Mansfield
Farber South Shore/Libbey Park

for daily patient care and education.
Appropriately involves the patient and their family in care and care decisions.
Maintains and demonstrates respect for patient confidentiality and modesty.
Explains the treatment procedures.
Arranges daily radiation treatment schedule.
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.

radiation therapy treatment accurately and safely following departmental policy and procedure.
Monitors and reports treatment variances and inconsistencies.
Accurately documents all treatment delivery information in the electronic medical record (EMR).

and immobilizes patients according to the treatment plan and effectively evaluates images according to standard guidelines and assists in solving set-up issues.

the ability to care for acute inpatients.

the ability to care for pediatric patients including pediatric patients requiring anesthesia.

appropriate knowledge of the principles of growth and development from all life stages ranging from infancy to addition s/he must possess the ability to assess patient relative data as deemed pertinent to age-specific needs and provide care as described in the departments policy and procedure manual.

an understanding of the patient functional mobility assessment tool and mobilizes patients using appropriate mechanical assistive devices such as ceiling lifts and lateral transfer devices during the provision of patient care.

duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills
to other treatment areas as directed by the Chief and Lead Radiation Therapists. May be required to demonstrate basic knowledge and skills in one or more specialty areas and programs including but not limited to:

oAlign RT including tattooless workflows
oStereotactic CNS
Stereotactic Radiotherapy (SRT)
Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS)
Complex stereo CNS cases - including Multi Met
oStereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT)
oCardiac SBRT
oTotal Marrow Lymph Irradiation (TMLI)
oAdaptive Radiotherapy including contouring
oCraniospinal Radiotherapy
oExtremity/Sarcoma Radiotherapy

Rotations will include these additional responsibilities
oSimulation
Demonstrates knowledge and ability to operate CT scanner and CT scanner software.
Demonstrates knowledge and ability to complete tasks in the Treatment planning software (Eclipse)
Demonstrates knowledge and ability to operate LAP Lasers
Explains simulation procedure including the administration of permanent tattoos for set up purposes.
Assists and interacts with all departmental Radiation Therapists demonstrating the ability to answer all questions and details pertaining to simulation to ensure quality treatment.
Demonstrates the ability to create immobilization devices bolus and accurately document set up instructions.
Demonstrates knowledge and ability to perform all aspects of both treatment and simulation. Assists treatment machines with difficult set ups.
Participates in the IV contrast program including; Patient Screening Peripheral IV placement Injection of IV contrast agents via power injector.
Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency in use of IV contrast Power injectors
Administers Oral Contrast
Able to navigate and enter orders in the Hospital EMR (EPIC)
May be asked to participate in MR Simulation procedures.
Assists in scheduling/rescheduling appointments as needed.
Assists other areas of the department during low volume periods.
Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency in the use of Point of Care (POC) Testing via the i-STAT analyzer for Creatinine results.
Radiation Therapists performing waived point of care (POC) testing. Requires at a minimum a high school diploma or equivalent as described in the Federal Register 42 CFR Subpart M 493.1403-1495. (addendum added 2/2019)
Radiation Therapists are responsible for obtaining blood specimens performing creatinine tests using the i-STAT analyzer evaluating creatinine results as they are displayed by analyzer downloading test results into the patients medical record and verifying eGFR results prior to proceeding with contrast administration
oBrachytherapy
Demonstrates knowledge and ability to perform all brachytherapy procedures including: HDR/LDR TRUS all Brachytherapy simulations.
Provides coverage as needed for Brachy Procedures out of department: OR
Assists in prepping for anesthesia cases and room turnover equipment changes and room cleaning.
Demonstrates knowledge of all brachytherapy tools and equipment.
Demonstrates knowledge in the operation of the HDR/LDR systems.
Demonstrates the ability to perform participate and assist in Ultrasound guidance for procedures.
May be asked to assist with the direct preparation of radioactive sources.
Understands and practices protocols for sterile procedures.
Assists other areas of the department during low volume periods.

the function of all equipment accessories treatment policies procedures and protocols and applies knowledge appropriately.

in some clinical instruction and evaluation of the Radiation Therapy students.

duties as assigned.

Administrative
daily QA measures to ensure proficient operation of all imaging and treatment equipment.

daily shutdown procedures.

for the safe and accurate access and use of all aspects of the EMR and Record and Verify systems.

knowledge of all patient scheduling and billing procedures.

ability to accurately perform all required New Start chart checks Cone Down chart checks and weekly chart checks.

the Lead Radiation Therapist to develop new techniques and assist with emerging technology projects.

in and appropriately documents the Time Out procedure for every treatment procedure.

the Quality Assurance (QA) program to encompass all aspects of treatment treatment delivery and quality patient care.

duties as assigned.

General Duties
1. Works flexible shifts as directed by the Chief and Lead Radiation therapists depending on patient volume and departmental needs.
Coverage may be necessary on weekends and holidays in certain circumstances.
Adapts to contingency plans which are in response to variables which influence workload and/or schedule.

be required to travel to network satellite clinics as directed by the Chief Radiation Therapist.

and demonstrates cooperation and responsiveness to all departmental staff members.
Works professionally and collaboratively with all members of the care team including Physicians nurses physics and dosimetry staff medical assistants practice assistance.
Models appropriate professional behavior such as but not limited to: courtesy respect constructive assertiveness effective listening.
Effectively utilizes professional problem solving and negotiation skills to manage conflict.

regularly scheduled Therapist staff meetings.

regularly scheduled continuing education activities.

active membership in professional organizations.

duties as assigned.

Senior Radiation Therapist:
Under the direction of the Chief and Lead Radiation Therapists the Senior Radiation Therapist is primarily responsible for delivering high doses of ionizing radiation as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist. The Senior Radiation Therapist performs complex 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. The proficiency is achieved by various rotations on most treatment units plus adequate clinical exposure to both the Brigham and Dana Farber departments.

Patient Care
be expected to perform radiotherapy on site at assigned department
And Womens Hospital
Farber Cancer Institute
And Womens Radiation Oncology Milford
and Womens Sturdy Memorial Radiation Oncology Mansfield
Farber South Shore/Libbey Park

for daily patient care and education.
Appropriately involves the patient and their family in care and care decisions.
Maintains and demonstrates respect for patient confidentiality and modesty.
Explains all treatment and imaging procedures.
Arranges daily radiation treatment schedule.
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.

radiation therapy treatment accurately and safely following departmental policy and procedure.
and reports treatment variances and inconsistencies.
documents all treatment delivery information in the electronic medical record (EMR).

and immobilizes patients according to the treatment plan and effectively evaluates images according to standard guidelines and assists in solving set-up issues.

the ability to care for acute inpatients.

the ability to care for pediatric patients including pediatric patients requiring anesthesia.

appropriate knowledge of the principles of growth and development from all life stages ranging from infancy to addition s/he must possess the ability to assess patient relative data as deemed pertinent to age-specific needs and provide care as described in the departments policy and procedure manual.

an understanding of the patient functional mobility assessment tool and mobilizes patients using appropriate mechanical assistive devices such as ceiling lifts and lateral transfer devices during the provision of patient care.

duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills
to other treatment areas as directed by the Chief and Lead Radiation Therapists and demonstrates the knowledge and ability to maintain skills in one or more specialty areas and programs including but not limited to:

oAlign RT including tattoo-less workflows
oStereotactic CNS
Stereotactic Radiotherapy (SRT)
Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS)
Complex stereo CNS cases - including Multi Met
oStereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT)
oCardiac SBRT
oTotal Marrow Lymph Irradiation (TMLI)
oAdaptive Radiotherapy including contouring
oCraniospinal Radiotherapy
oExtremity/Sarcoma Radiotherapy

Rotations will include these additional responsibilities
oSimulation
Demonstrates knowledge and ability to operate CT scanner and CT scanner software.
Demonstrates knowledge and ability to complete tasks in the Treatment planning software (Eclipse)
Demonstrates knowledge and ability to operate LAP Lasers
Explains simulation procedure including the administration of permanent tattoos for set up purposes.
Assists and interacts with all departmental Radiation Therapists demonstrating the ability to answer all questions and details pertaining to simulation to ensure quality treatment.
Demonstrates the ability to create immobilization devices bolus and accurately document set up instructions.
Demonstrates knowledge and ability to perform all aspects of both treatment and simulation. Assists treatment machines with difficult set ups.
Participates in the IV contrast program including; Patient Screening Peripheral IV placement Injection of IV contrast agents via power injector.
Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency in use of IV contrast Power injectors
Administers Oral Contrast
Able to navigate and enter orders in the Hospital EMR (EPIC)
May be asked to participate in MR Simulation procedures.
Assists in scheduling/rescheduling appointments as needed.
Assists other areas of the department during low volume periods.
Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency in the use of Point of Care (POC) Testing via the i-STAT analyzer for Creatinine results.
Radiation Therapists performing waived point of care (POC) testing. Requires at a minimum a high school diploma or equivalent as described in the Federal Register 42 CFR Subpart M 493.1403-1495. (addendum added 2/2019)
Radiation Therapists are responsible for obtaining blood specimens performing creatinine tests using the i-STAT analyzer evaluating creatinine results as they are displayed by analyzer downloading test results into the patients medical record and verifying eGFR results prior to proceeding with contrast administration
oBrachytherapy
Demonstrates knowledge and ability to perform all brachytherapy procedures including: HDR/LDR TRUS all Brachytherapy simulations.
Provides coverage as needed for Brachy Procedures out of department: OR
Assists in prepping for anesthesia cases and room turnover equipment changes and room cleaning.
Demonstrates knowledge of all brachytherapy tools and equipment.
Demonstrates knowledge in the operation of the HDR/LDR systems.
Demonstrates the ability to perform participate and assist in Ultrasound guidance for procedures.
May be asked to assist with the direct preparation of radioactive sources.
Understands and practices protocols for sterile procedures.
Assists other areas of the department during low volume periods.

Lead responsibilities in the absence of the Lead Radiation Therapist when requested.
Assists the Chief and Lead Radiation Therapist to ensure coverage for meeting attendance and administrative duties.
the function of all equipment accessories treatment policies procedures and protocols and applies knowledge appropriately.

4. Participates in the clinical instruction and evaluation of the Radiation Therapy Technology students assigned to the area.

be required to participate on the on-call team.

duties as assigned.

Administrative
the Lead Radiation Therapist in the efficient operation of the assigned clinical area.
Performs daily QA measures to ensure proficient operation of all imaging and treatment equipment.
Performs daily shutdown procedures.
Assists in organizing team during equipment failures and notifies patients as well as all functional areas of the department.
Assists in resolving clinical problems and difficult set-ups.
Notifies Lead Radiation Therapist when inventory and supplies are needed.

for continuous improvements and technique standardization.

with the Lead and Chief Radiation Therapist to develop new techniques and assist with emerging technology projects.

with the triage of emergent cases and demonstrates the ability to negotiate the scheduling of emergent cases with other care team members.

in-depth knowledge and demonstrates ability to accurately perform all new start QA measures weekly chart checks patient scheduling treatment delivery image review and billing procedures involving the electronic medical record (EMR) system.

the Quality Assurance (QA) program to encompass all aspects of treatment treatment delivery and quality patient care.
Accurately documents treatment variances and inconsistencies using the appropriate tools.
Practices the QA program of each treatment unit and assists with the instruction of new staff members and students as part of orientation.
Utilizes correct procedure checklist as necessary for each procedure.
Accurately documents all treatment delivery information in the EMR.
Participates in and appropriately documents the Time Out procedure for every treatment.

with orientation teaching and instructing new staff students visitors and other staff members who are unfamiliar with the department or specific procedures.
Conducts a guided tour of the department.
Introduces new staff to department personnel.
Orients new staff to departmental policies procedures and workflows.

duties as assigned.

General Duties
flexible shifts as directed by the Chief and Lead Radiation Therapists depending on patient volume and departmental needs.
Coverage may be necessary on weekends and holidays in certain circumstances.
Adapts to contingency plans which are in response to variables which influence workload and/or schedule.

be required to travel to network satellite clinics as directed by the Chief Radiation Therapist.

and demonstrates cooperation and responsiveness to all departmental staff members.
Works professionally and collaboratively with all members of the care team including Physicians nurses physics and dosimetry staff medical assistants practice assistance.
Models appropriate professional behavior such as but not limited to: courtesy respect constructive assertiveness effective listening.
Effectively utilizes professional problem solving and negotiation skills to manage conflict.

seeks management focused and career growth educational opportunities.
Participates in professional activates by attending meetings serving on committees writing and/or presenting scientific papers.

active membership in professional organizations.

regularly scheduled Therapist staff meetings.

7. Attends regularly scheduled continuing educational activities.

duties as assigned.

Education
Associates Degree Radiation Therapy required or Bachelors Degree Radiation Therapy preferred

Licenses and Credentials

Radiation Therapist:

• 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

Senior Radiation Therapist:

• Valid Massachusetts State License in Radiation Therapy
• Valid ARRT certification in Radiation Therapy
• Valid BLS certification

Experience

Radiation Therapist: 0-3 years experience
Senior Radiation Therapist: 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.

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%)

Onsite

20 Prospect Street

40

Regular

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$37.55 - $55.48/Hourly

Grade

6

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