Radiation Oncology Therapist

Offering a $10,000 sign on bonus for new external hires Why you'll love working at Lowell General Hospital Free parking - because your commute should be the easiest part of your day Benefits starting Day 1 - including medical, dental, and vision coverage Generous PTO package with 30 days off to recharge and enjoy life outside of work Career growth: advancement opportunities into Tech II and Tech III roles, supported by competency-based training and professional development. Retirement match with immediate 100% vesting in your contributions - your future starts building right away Job Profile Summary This role focuses on providing medical and clinical support services to patients. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Therapeutic Radiation duties: Prepares patients and administering radiation treatments for cancer and some other conditions. Takes precise measurements of patients for treatments and takes the proper steps to protect the patients and themselves from improper exposure to radiation. A clinical technologist role that has specialized knowledge or skills gained through a combination of vocational education, training, and experience. This role will be most commonly applied to patient care and/or scientific/laboratory jobs. An entry-level role typically requiring little to no prior knowledge or experience and requiring vocational or technical education. Work is routine or follows standard procedures, is closely supervised, and communicates information that requires little explanation or interpretation. Job Overview This position is an entry level Radiation Therapist that applies ionizing radiation to the patient, in accordance with the prescription and instructions of the radiation oncologist, consistent with accepted standards of practice in radiation oncologist, consistent with accepted standards of practice in radiation therapy technology. Job Description Minimum Qualifications Associate's degree in Radiologic Science. Certification in Radiation Therapy from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (AART). Licensed by the Massachusetts Radiation Control Board. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification. Preferred Qualifications One (1) year of experience in radiation therapy. Duties and Responsibilities The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. Delivers accurately the prescribed planned course therapy with minimal supervision. Checks prescription, consent forms, diagnosis, chart, patient identification photograph, and daily treatment times prior to delivering dosage. Explains procedures to patients to alleviate fears and apprehensions. Reinforces Radiation Oncologist's advice to patient regarding reactions to treatments and care of the area being treated. Observes patient for any reactions secondary to radiation treatment (i.e., skin reactions and intestinal disorders) and reports these findings to the Radiation Oncologist and/or nurse. Prepares room and equipment for each patient in accordance with the prescription, (i.e. immobilization devices, field size, wedges, bolus, distance, and positioning). Escorts patients to and from treatment/similar room. Transfers patients safely from stretchers and wheelchairs to treatment couch, while employing proper body mechanics. Closely monitors patients at all times during treatment and simulation, by use of visible and audible communication (closed circuit monitors, and intercom system) and is prepared to stop treatment immediately and assist patient if necessary. Assists in simulations with the Radiation Oncologist. Assists in Dosimetry procedures such as calculations and contours. Assists in weekly on treatments visits. Participates in patient chart conferences. Performs daily physics checks (machine calibrations) on all equipment to determine if any malfunction exists with the treatment machines, and reports any findings to the appropriate personnel. Maintains daily record treatment received, total dose, and any port films taken, in patient chart, in a legible and orderly fashion. Documents any changes or modifications clearly in chart. Dates and initials all changes. Records events and incidents to advance the concept of quality improvement. Use IMPAC computer system for charge capture, scheduling, and checklists. Copies any films and/or charts when necessary. Performs minor clerical duties such as answering the phone, scheduling patients and photocopying, etc. Takes weekly port films in accordance with established guidelines. Obtains outside films and/or reports as necessary. Maintains orderly and clean therapy department with particular emphasis on patient areas, and the laundry/linen area. Transfers blocks into treatment room and organizes them according to es #J-18808-Ljbffr