Radiation Therapy Senior Specialist
Mass General BrighamAbout the role
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.
$7,500 Sign-on Bonus
Job Summary
SummaryPrimarily responsible for delivering high doses of ionizing radiation as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist; performs complex radiation therapy duties characterized by a greater degree of work independence and less common radiation treatments; delivers planned courses of radiation therapy; maintains accurate records; verifies records and treatments; applies principles of radiation protection; regulates radioactive material; provides special procedures; provides quality assurance support.
Does this position require Patient Care? Yes
Essential Functions
-Administers radiation therapy treatment accurately and safely, following departmental policy and procedure.
-Understands the function of all equipment, accessories, treatment policies, procedures, and protocols and applies knowledge appropriately.
-Assists with the triage of emergent cases and demonstrates the ability to negotiate the scheduling of emergent cases with other care team members.
-Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of the principles of growth and development from all life stages, ranging from infancy to geriatric.
-Rotates to other treatment areas and demonstrates the knowledge and ability to maintain skills in one or more specialty areas and programs.
-Utilizes the Quality Assurance (QA) program to encompass all aspects of treatment, treatment delivery, and quality patient care.
Qualifications
Education
Associate's Degree Radiation Therapy required or Bachelor's Degree Radiation Therapy preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Radiation Therapist [State License] required Radiation Therapy [ARRT-T] - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required
Experience
Clinical work experience 2-3 years required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Must have proficient technical knowledge and skill set, including but not limited to demonstrating efficient knowledge of all equipment operation, tools, and procedures specific to assigned area.
- Must have effective communication (both oral and written) skills sufficient to resolve conflicts and relay information concisely to staff, patients, and other hospital personnel.
- Demonstrate strong customer service skills, including the ability to use appropriate judgment, independent thinking, and creativity when resolving issues and conflict.
- Demonstrate the ability and flexibility to effectively handle challenging and stressful situations and to balance and shift multiple priorities.
- Must have the 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: ARIA, EPIC, ExacTrac, Eclipse, Align RT, Ethos.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical Requirements
Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location
45 Francis Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Sh
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