Staff Radiation Therapist

Staff Radiation Therapist

Sign on bonus available! (current employees of MGB not eligible)

The Department of Radiation Oncology Main Campus is comprised of two hospital departments and one physician group: Brigham And Women's Hospital (BWH), Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI), and the Brigham and Women's Physicians Organization (BWPO). 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.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Perform radiotherapy on site at assigned department
• Responsible for daily patient care and education
• Administers radiation therapy treatment accurately and safely
• Positions and immobilizes patients according to the treatment plan
• Demonstrates the ability to care for acute Inpatients
• Demonstrates the ability to care for pediatric patients
• Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of the principles of growth and development
• Demonstrates an understanding of the patient functional mobility assessment tool
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge and Skills:

• Rotates to other treatment areas as directed
• Understands the function of all equipment, accessories, treatment policies, procedures, and protocols
• Participates in some clinical instruction and evaluation of the Radiation Therapy students
• Other duties as assigned

Administrative:

• Performs daily QA measures to ensure proficient operation of all imaging and treatment equipment
• Performs daily shutdown procedures
• Responsible for the safe and accurate access and use of all aspects of the EMR and Record and Verify systems
• Other duties as assigned

General Duties:

• Works flexible shifts as directed by the Chief and Lead Radiation therapists
• May be required to travel to network satellite clinics as directed by the Chief Radiation Therapist
• Maintains and demonstrates cooperation and responsiveness to all departmental staff members
• Other duties as assigned

Skills/Abilities/Competencies Required:

• Proficient technical knowledge and skill set
• Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal professional relationships
• Convey a positive attitude and present a professional appearance
• Effective communication skills sufficient to resolve conflicts
• Sufficient organizational skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Demonstrate initiative and the ability to work independently
• Ability to handle challenging and stressful situations
• Ability to adapt to frequent interruptions and shifting priorities
• Interpersonal skills sufficient to interact effectively with patients
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential patient information
• Proficient in the use of the Radiation Oncology Information Systems and software

Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations:

• 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
• Field of Study (if applicable) required: Radiation Therapy
• Required: High School + Certificate in radiation Therapy or Associate Degree in Radiation Therapy
• Preferred: BS in Radiation Therapy

Guidelines for Promotion:

Qualified candidates will be considered by the management team at the time of their performance review.

Working Conditions:

• Must be prepared to work overtime, holidays, and weekends, as needed
• Must be prepared to work and excel in a stressful, complex, and demanding team environment with varying workload, necessitating varying working hours
• Works with ionizing radiation, radioactive isotopes, MR, computers, cancer patients, both adults and children, and their families
• Exposure to human waste and disease
• Physical demands include but not limited to:
• 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%)

Remote Type: Onsite

Work Location: 45 Francis Street

Pay Range: $51.50 - $57.41/Hourly

Grade: 5

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