Radiation Oncology Therapist I, Per Diem, University Campus

C100 UMass Memorial Medical Center, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus possible

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health in Massachusetts is seeking a Radiation Therapist to administer prescribed radiation treatments and ensure safety for patients and staff. You will work with the Radiation Oncology team to deliver high-quality care in a busy clinical setting.

Requirements include ARRT Registration in Radiation Therapy, valid MA Radiation Therapy license, and graduation from a JRCERT- or CAHEA-approved program. Strong communication and patient service skills are essential.

Qualifications

• ARRT registration in Radiation Therapy is required; if not registered on hire, 1 year to obtain certification.
• Massachusetts license in Radiation Therapy is required.
• Graduate of a JRCERT-approved or CAHEA-approved Radiation Therapy Technology Program.

Responsibilities

• Plans, prepares, and delivers prescribed radiation; checks chart and patient identity prior to treatment.
• Administers radiation therapy treatments with safety for patients and staff.
• Monitors patient and equipment during treatment and maintains patient markings and charts.
• Maintains departmental records and schedules patient appointments.
• Assists in care and maintenance of facilities, equipment, and supplies.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Verbal/written communication

Customer service

Education

ARRT Radiation Therapy registration

Massachusetts Radiation Therapy license

JRCERT/CAHEA-approved program

Job description

Are you a current UMass Memorial Health caregiver?

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Hiring Range: $36.24 - $65.24 Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details: Holidays - No Holidays Required, Monday through Friday Scheduled Hours: 8a-4:30p Shift: 1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America) Hours: 0 Cost Center: 10010 - 3692 Radiation Oncology Union: SHARE (State Healthcare and Research Employees)

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Everyone Is a Caregiver At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Administers radiation therapy to patients following established standards, practices, and guidelines. Always performing radiation safety measures for the protection of patients and personnel. Collaborates with the supervisor to deliver appropriate, safe, high quality and cost-effective care.

I. Major Responsibilities

1. 1. Plans, prepares, and delivers a prescribed course of radiation to patient. Checks prescription, diagnosis, chart and patient-identification prior to treatment. Explains procedure to patient as means of communication during treatment. Answers questions and reassures patient. Reinforces physician’s advice to patient regarding reactions to treatment and to care. Prepares room and equipment for patient according to chart specifications for field size, distance, time, and the like.
2. 2. Administers radiation therapy treatments observing radiation safety measures for patients and personnel. Transfers patient safety to treatment table, giving special care to catheters, I.V.’s, and the like.
3. 3. Monitors patient and equipment during treatment. Maintains patient markings. Maintains simulation room. Assists Radiation (Oncologist) and Physicist in simulation of patients prior to radiation treatments. Observes patient for unusual reactions and reports to supervisor or others. Assists in follow-up and clinical examinations of patient.
4. 4. Maintains departmental records. Updates patient charts as required. Maintains records of daily treatment. Maintains separate files on all therapy patients. Schedules patient appointments.
5. 5. Assists in care and maintenance of facilities, equipment and supplies. Maintains work area in clean, orderly and safe condition. Maintains equipment in good working order; makes minor repairs as necessary. Reports any hazardous conditions or equipment breakdown immediately to supervisor or others. Initiates requisitions for supplies as needed.

II. Position Qualifications

License/Certification/Education: Required

1. 1. Must be registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiation Therapy. a. If not registered upon hire, the employee will have 1 year to obtain certification as a condition of continued employment.
2. 2. Must possess a valid Massachusetts license in Radiation Therapy.
3. 3. Graduate of JRCERT-approved or CAHEA-approved Radiation Therapy Technology Program.

Experience/Skills: Required

1. 1. Demonstrated clinical knowledge.
2. 2. Effective verbal and written communication skill.
3. 3. Excellent customer service skills and ability to work cooperatively with all members of the healthcare team.
4. Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

III. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions

Work is considered medium. Position requires work indoors in a patient care environment. BLS required

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day. As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver. No matter their responsibilities or title, every employee or “caregiver” fills an important role for our patients and their families every day. Who is a caregiver? It’s not just the person who delivers the care. It’s all the people who make it work … and make it better. Caregivers give everything that helps patients heal, from expertise to extra attention. They give clean, comfortable rooms. Fast, accurate answers. And an easier, less stressful experience. They give warm, reassuring smiles, and helping hands. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, our community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.