Radiation Medicine Therapist - Radiation Oncology

Boston Medical Center; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Medical Center, Corp. in Boston, MA is seeking a Radiation Medicine Therapist to deliver accurate dosages of radiation under supervision and document prescriptions to support quality patient care.

The role requires an Associate's Degree or equivalent, MA license prior to start, and analytical skills for setup and monitoring treatment lengths; strong interpersonal skills essential.

Full-time position with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Work requires knowledge of Radiation Medicine generally acquired through completion of an Associate's Degree or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Must have current license from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills to set up equipment, calculate treatment length, and monitor patient responses.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate dosages of radiation as prescribed by physicians.
• Document treatment details and patient response.
• Set up and operate radiation equipment following department policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical ability

On-the-job training

Education

Associate's degree

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 Medicine Therapist

Department:

Radiation Oncology

Schedule:

Full Time

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

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

CERTIFICATION, LICENSURES, & REGISTRATIONS:

• Prior to start date: Must have current license from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Work requires knowledge of department policies and procedures, familiarity with equipment, and proper set-up of equipment normally acquired through three to six months on-the-job training.
• 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:

$42.87- $55.46

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans