Radiation Med Therapist

BMC Software; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

BMCHS in Boston's Radiation Oncology department seeks a Radiation Therapist to deliver accurate dosages and document treatments per physician prescriptions. You will position patients, operate treatment equipment, and monitor responses while ensuring patient comfort and safety.

You will explain procedures, maintain charts, and collaborate with the care team to support high-quality patient care and adherence to hospital standards and privacy rules.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Radiation Medicine or equivalent.
• Must hold a current Massachusetts license.
• Analytical ability to determine proper set-up of equipment and patient; calculate treatment length and detect adverse reactions.

Responsibilities

• Position patients and set up treatment equipment per procedure.
• Administer prescribed radiation therapy and monitor patient during treatment.
• Document treatment doses and update patient charts.
• Ensure safety and cleanliness of treatment rooms and equipment.
• Explain procedures to patients and advise on care of irradiated areas.

Skills

Analytical ability

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate’s degree in Radiation Medicine

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Chief Radiation Medicine Technologist and under the general supervision, delivers accurate dosages of radiation using up-to-date equipment and documents same in order to fulfill the prescription given by the physician and provide quality patient care.

Position:Radiation Med Therapist

Department: Radiation Oncology

Schedule: Full Time (40 hours, Days)

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

• Prepares and positions patients according to established procedure.
• Reviews patient treatment chart for prescription, treatment time and prescribed dose, and prepares treatment room and equipment according to procedure.
• Explains procedures to patients, to elicit their cooperation; reassures patients regarding treatment reactions, and advises on care of irradiated body areas.
• Prepares patients for treatment, moving patients from wheelchair or lifter to treatment table as needed.
• Positions patient, set up equipment and adjusts and activities controls.
• Administers prescribed radiation therapy to patients according to established procedure.
• Places blocks and/or wedges as necessary.
• Administers radiation therapy to patients, operating radiation machines to provide proper dosage as prescribed.
• Monitors patient during treatments for movement using television screen and intercom system.
• Monitors overall condition of patient, checking for skin changes and discoloration, and discusses with patient his/her physical condition noting changes such as nausea, sore throat and the like and determining whether it is necessary to consult physician prior to treatment.
• Ensures that blood counts and port films are satisfactory and recorded weekly.
• Calculates surface dose, depth, cumulation, and total doses of radiation, in the absence of the Radiation Physicist.
• Assists Physicist in taking contours and measurements on the patient and assists in verifying the treatment plans.
• Documents treatment in patient chart according to prescribed practice.
• Records in patient’s chart exact dosage delivered and draws diagrams of patient’s treatment fields, and updates diagrams to reflect and document changes in original set‑up as ordered by physicians.
• Cleans and maintains equipment.
• Performs related service duties such as keeping treatment room supplied with necessary supplies and general cleaning of work area.
• Inspects all equipment safety interlocks according to established procedure.
• Monitors equipment and reporting malfunctions.
• Performs related clerical and technical duties such as filing and maintaining required records, scheduling appointments, maintaining adequate supplies in treatment rooms, attending patient care conferences.
• Keeps abreast of developments in trends and techniques of radiation therapy through appropriate technical journals and participation in educational programs and meetings.
• Conforms to hospital standards of performance and conduct so that the best possible customer service and patient care may be provided.
• Fosters interpersonal relationships with patients, visitor, physicians and fellow employees in a courteous, professional and friendly manner.
• Maintains all designated hospital information confidential at all times.
• Utilizes hospital’s Values as the basis for decision making and to facilitate the division’s hospital mission.
• Follows established hospital infection control and safety procedures.
• Performs other duties as needed

(The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required).

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• Work requires knowledge of Radiation Medicine generally acquired through completion of an Associate’s Degree or equivalent from an accredited institution.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED :

• Must have current license from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

EXPERIENCE:

• Work requires knowledge of department policies and procedures, familiarity with equipment, and proper set‑up of equipment normally acquired through one to three years on‑the‑job training.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Work requires analytical ability to determine proper set‑up of equipment and patient, calculate length of treatment and detect adverse reactions to treatments.
• Must have interpersonal skills sufficient to work with others and deal effectively with patients.

Compensation Range:

$43.51- $56.29

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, and licensure/certifications directly related to position requirements. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), contract increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, earned time cash out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.

• benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy)
• contract increases
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 403(b) savings matches
• earned time cash out
• paid time off
• career advancement opportunities
• resources to support employee and family wellbeing

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans