Radiation Therapist I, Radiation Oncology, Per Diem
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Job Location:
Worcester, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 34 - 62
Posted on:
05-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Are you an internal caregiver student or contingent worker/agency worker at UMass Memorial Health CLICK HERE to apply through your Workday account.
Exemption Status:
Non-ExemptHiring Range:
$34.51 - $62.13Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidates experience skills qualifications and internal equity considerations.
Schedule Details:
Monday through FridayScheduled Hours:
8a-4:30pShift:
1 - Day Shift 8 Hours (United States of America)Hours:
0Cost Center:
10020 - 3692 Radiation OncologyThis position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.
Everyone Is a Caregiver
At UMass Memorial Health everyone is a caregiver regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20000 employees working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients community and each other. And everyone in their own unique way plays an important part every day.
Administers radiation therapy to patients following established standards practices and guidelines. Always performing radiation safety measures for the protection of patients and personnel. Collaborates with the supervisor to deliver appropriate safe high quality and cost-effective care.I. Major Responsibilities:
1. Plans prepares and delivers a prescribed course of radiation to patient. Checks prescription diagnosis chart and patient-identification prior to treatment. Explains procedure to patient as means of communication during treatment. Answers questions and reassures patient. Reinforces physicians advice to patient regarding reactions to treatment and to care. Prepares room and equipment for patient according to chart specifications for field size distance time and the like.
2. Administers radiation therapy treatments observing radiation safety measures for patients and personnel. Transfers patient safety to treatment table giving special care to catheters I.V.s and the like.
3. Monitors patient and equipment during treatment. Maintains patient markings. Maintains simulation room. Assists Radiation (Oncologist) and Physicist in simulation of patients prior to radiation treatments. Observes patient for unusual reactions and reports to supervisor or others. Assists in follow-up and clinical examinations of patient.
4. Maintains departmental records. Updates patient charts as . Maintains records of daily treatment. Maintains separate files on all therapy patients. Schedules patient appointments.
5. Assists in care and maintenance of facilities equipment and supplies. Maintains work area in clean orderly and safe condition. Maintains equipment in good working order; makes minor repairs as necessary. Reports any hazardous conditions or equipment breakdown immediately to supervisor or others. Initiates requisitions for supplies as needed.
II.Position Qualifications:
License/Certification/Education:
Required:
1. Must be registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiation Therapy.
a. If not registered upon hire the employee will have 1 year to obtain certification as a condition of continued employment.
2. Must possess a valid Massachusetts license in Radiation Therapy.
3. Graduate of CAHEA-approved Radiation Therapy Technology Program.
Experience/Skills:
Required:
1. Demonstrated clinical knowledge.
2. Effective verbal and written communication skill.
3. Excellent customer service skills and ability to work cooperatively with all members of the healthcare team.
Unless certification licensure or registration is an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.
III.Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:
Work is considered medium. Position requires work indoors in a patient care environment.
BLS required
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status.
Were striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health for our patients our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge Listen Communicate Be Responsive Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone every day.
As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation national origin age disability gender identity and expression protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
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Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Time Management
- Acute Care
- HTTPS
- Speech Therapy
- Assistive Technologies
- Autism Experience
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Interpretation
- Patient Service Experience
- Phone Etiquette
About Company
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