Radiation Therapist 40 Hours Days
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Job Location:
Peabody, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 38 - 56
Posted on:
4 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
When you join the growing BILH team youre not just taking a job youre making a difference in peoples lives.
The Radiation Therapist performs according to the policies philosophy and objectives of the Radiation Oncology Department and the hospital. Works cooperatively with the department and other services to create a system of quality health care.TheRadiation Therapist roleis now eligible for a $5000 sign on bonus. Important Details: Bonuses are paid out in 3 payments: $1666 at 30 days of hire $1667 at 6 Months of Hire and $11667 at 1-Year of Hire. To be eligible you must be a non-BILH employee or a previous eligible employee who returns to BILH after 1 year. Any part-time positions will be pro-rated based off the full-time bonus amount. Employee must be in good standing to receive the bonus at the time of payment. Per Diem roles are not eligible. All bonuses are subject to applicable taxes. If you leave Lahey Health & Medical Center before your first anniversary you will pay back the sign-on bonus to Lahey Health & Medical Center. This program is subject to change at any point.
Job Description:
Essential Duties & Responsibilitiesincluding but not limited to:
- Applies principles of basic radiation physics interactions and protection.
- Delivers accurately the prescribed planned course of radiation therapy treatment.
- Checks prescriptiondiagnosis chart and patient identification.
- Administers prescribed or advised by a physician ointments drops or lotions specific to the Radiation Therapy.
- Explains procedures to patients and means of communication during treatment.
- Prepares room and equipment for patient according to patient set up.
- Maintains and logs daily treatments in the patients records paper chart and ARIA.
- Possesses knowledge of scheduling and billing procedures proficient in IDX ARIA LCMC.
- Utilizes QA programs to encompass all aspects of treatment delivery.
- Understands the function ofequipment accessories and treatment methods.
- Maintains and provides annual documentation of required CEC credits for licensure.
- Participates in the clinical instruction of the RTT students.
- IncorporatesLahey Clinic Guiding Principles Mission Statement and Goalsinto daily activities.
- Complies with all Lahey Clinic Policies.
- Complies with behavioral expectations of the department and Lahey Clinic.
- Maintains courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients.
- Demonstrates an understanding of the job description performance expectations and competency assessment.
- Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to Customer Service standards.
- Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities.
- Participates in and successfully completes Mandatory Education.
- Performs all other duties as needed or directed to meet the needs of the department.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education:Must be a graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy Program.
- Licensure Certification Registration:Must be registered by the ARRT (T) in Radiation Therapy. Must be licensed by the State of Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MA DPH)
- Skills Knowledge & Abilities: In the absence of any of these skills demonstrates the ability to be thoroughly trained to meet organizational standards.
- Experience:1-2years experiencerequired.
Pay Range:
$38.00 - $56.47The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors that may include seniority education training relevant experience relevant certifications geographyof work location job responsibilities or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials call pay premium pay overtime pay and other additional pay practices as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.
As a health care organization we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.
More than 35000 people working together. Nurses doctors technicians therapists researchers teachers and more making a difference in patients lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Required Experience:
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