Radiation Therapy Specialist
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Job Location:
Boston, NH - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 31 - 47
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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.
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Job Summary
SummaryThe Therapist will demonstrate essential skills in treatment modalities and protocols to accurately set up and administer daily radiotherapy treatments. The therapist will also be responsible for communicating effectively with patients families medical staff and the healthcare team.
Does this position require Patient Care Yes
Essential Functions
-Administers radiation therapy treatment accurately and safely following departmental policy and procedure.
-Positions and immobilizes patients according to the treatment plan and effectively evaluates images according to standard guidelines and assists in solving set-up issues.
-Demonstrates the ability to care for acute Inpatients.
-Demonstrates the ability to care for pediatric patients including pediatric patients requiring anesthesia.
-Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of the principles of growth and development from all life stages ranging from infancy to geriatric.
-Demonstrates 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.
Qualifications
Education
Associates Degree Radiation Therapy required or Bachelors Degree Radiation Therapy preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree
No
Licenses and Credentials
Radiation Therapist State License - Generic - HR Only preferred Radiation Therapy ARRT-T - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) preferred Radiation Therapist Temporary License - Massachusetts - Massachusetts Department of Public Health-Radiation Control Program preferred
Experience
Clinical internship in a major cancer center is preferred
Experience with modern linear accelerators simulation and verify / record systems
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- May be required to demonstrate basic knowledge and skills in one or more specialty areas and programs.
- Specialty Rotations will include these additional responsibilities.
- 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.
- Works flexible shifts depending on patient volume and departmental needs.
- Demonstrate strong customer service skills including the ability to use appropriate judgment independent thinking and creativity when resolving issues and conflict.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$31.98 - $47.85/HourlyGrade
5EEO 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:
IC
Key Skills
- Employee Evaluation
- HIPAA
- Data Collection
- HTTPS
- Physiology Knowledge
- Physio therapy
- Computer Literacy
- Patient Assessment
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Critical Care Experience
- Patient Service Experience
About Company
Patients at Mass General have access to a vast network of physicians, nearly all of whom are Harvard Medical School faculty and many of whom are leaders within their fields.
