Clinical Radiation Therapist

Baystate Noble Hospital; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Baystate Noble Hospital is seeking a Radiation Therapist responsible for the safe administration of ionizing radiation under the direct supervision of the radiation oncologist. The role includes data collection and analysis for treatment, use of imaging modalities for localization, and participation in treatment planning as prescribed by the oncologist.

You will serve as the primary liaison between patients and the radiation oncology team, communicating with other health care providers,

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong technical skills and critical thinking.
• Ability to interact with all levels of staff in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Practice radiation safety according to policy and procedure.
• Ensure proper identification of patient and treatment site.
• Confirm radiation therapy directive daily and administer treatments as prescribed.
• Explain procedures in layman's terms and reassure patients.
• Perform quality assurance and chart audits; dose verification.
• Perform simulation, immobilization fabrication, imaging, planning, and documentation.
• Ensure accurate delivery of treatment fields using imaging technologies.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited Radiologic Sciences Program in Radiation Therapy

JRCERT standards awareness

Job description

Baystate Noble Hospital is seeking a Radiation Therapist responsible for the safe administration of ionizing radiation under the direct supervision of the radiation oncologist. The role includes data collection and analysis for treatment, use of imaging modalities for localization, and participation in treatment planning as prescribed by the oncologist.

You will serve as the primary liaison between patients and the radiation oncology team, communicating with other health care providers,