Per Diem Radiation Therapist: Patient Care & Safety

Winchester Hospital; Winchester (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Massachusetts is seeking a Radiation Therapist to ensure quality patient care and uphold safety standards. The position administers ionizing radiation therapy per prescription and maintains patient comfort and consent checks.

Qualified candidates will have graduated from an accredited Radiation Therapy Program; ARRT eligibility with MA license within 12 months; and may have up to six months experience in Radiation Oncology. Vaccination against influenza is required.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy Program.
• Six months Radiation Oncology Therapy experience or equivalent.
• Trained in equipment maintenance; general understanding of Physics, Anatomy and Physiology; excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Inform patient of responsibility for administering ionizing radiation therapy per prescription.
• Check informed consent and patient identification (verbal and photo).
• Verify calculations prior to treatment and ensure accurate positioning and comfort.
• Deliver treatment per center protocols with minimal supervision.
• Prepare treatment room and transfer patient safely to treatment couch.
• Maintain skin marking and tattoo techniques as needed.
• Monitor safety, observe reactions, and report to Radiation Oncologist or Nurse.

Skills

Equipment maintenance

Physics

Anatomy and Physiology

Communication skills

Education

Accredited Radiation Therapy Program

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Massachusetts is seeking a Radiation Therapist to ensure quality patient care and uphold safety standards. The position administers ionizing radiation therapy per prescription and maintains patient comfort and consent checks.

Qualified candidates will have graduated from an accredited Radiation Therapy Program; ARRT eligibility with MA license within 12 months; and may have up to six months experience in Radiation Oncology. Vaccination against influenza is required.