Staff or Senior Radiation Therapist (MGH @ Newton Wellesley Hospital) at Partner's Healthcare in Newton, Massachusetts

Radiation Therapist

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Job Summary: SIGN ON BONUS available! Assists in the daily operation of radiation therapy services. Interacts with the physician and all members of the office staff to ensure patients are treated in a timely manner. Communicates effectively and supports leadership in attaining department goals.

Essential Functions:

• Takes radiographs, appropriate measurements, tattoos the patient, records all treatment parameters in chart, completed digital setup pages and completes MOSAIQ fields as needed.
• Insert patient IV's for Contrast delivery according to prescribed protocols.
• Discusses treatment procedure and possible reactions with patient and assures his/her understanding.
• Follows established department policy for acquiring digital portal images, or performs other localization techniques to verify accurate patient treatment position.
• Performs daily quality assurance checks on treatment delivery systems per protocol.

Qualifications:

Education: Associate's Degree Radiation Therapy required or Bachelor's Degree Radiation Therapy preferred.

Licenses and Credentials Required: Radiation Therapist [State License] Support [BLS Certification] Radiation Therapy [ARRT-T] - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Experience: Staff - Continuous clinical experience 0-1 year required Senior - 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: MOSAIQ, EPIC, Vision RT, GE CT Simulator, Varian TrueBeam

Additional Job Details (if applicable): Remote Type Onsite Work Location 2014 Washington Street Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Employee Type Regular Work Shift Day (United States of America) Pay Range $50.00 - $69.11/Hourly Grade 6

EEO Statement: 1200 The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.