Senior Radiation Therapist

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.

 

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.

 

This role will support satellite locations in Mansfield, South Weymouth and Milford.

 

Job Summary

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.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

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

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials
Radiation Therapist [State License]

Basic Life Support [BLS Certification]

Radiation Therapy [ARRT-T] - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) preferred

Experience
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: ARIA, EPIC, ExacTrac, Eclipse.

 

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

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

101 Columbian Street

 

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

 

Employee Type

Per Diem

 

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$37.55 - $55.48/Hourly

 

Grade

6

 

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the m