Radiation Therapist

Boston Medical Center; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

GBMC HealthCare is seeking a Radiation Therapist to operate specialized treatment equipment, prepare rooms, and position patients to deliver prescribed doses with precision and safety. You will monitor patients during sessions and document all procedures as part of quality care.

Requirements include a 2-year radiation therapy program, ARRT registration, Maryland licensure, CPR certification, and a collaborative approach with the treatment team. On-call work and chart rounds are part of the role.

Qualifications

• ARRT registration in radiation therapy.
• Maryland state licensure.
• CPR certification (Heart Saver).

Responsibilities

• Reviews treatment charts and delivers prescribed dose per plan.
• Maintains safe, caring patient environment and documents procedures.
• Explains procedures to patients/family and answers questions.
• Participates in QA procedures and on-call coverage as required.
• Produces imaging and adjusts treatment fields per physician notes.

Skills

Radiation equipment ops

Radiation physics

Radiobiology

Anatomy & physiology

Quality assurance

Patient care

Education

2-year RT program

Job description

Under general supervision but according to established procedures, treats patients with prescribed doses of ionizing radiation supplied and controlled through specialized radiation equipment. In doing so, prepares treatment room, explains procedures to patients, positions patients, administers treatments and monitors patient during therapy sessions in order to ensure patient comfort and be alert for changes in condition.Education:2 year training program in radiation therapyLicensures/Certifications:• Registered in radiation therapy by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.• Licensed by State of Maryland• Heart Saver (CPR Certification).Experience:Not ApplicableSkills:• Thorough knowledge of equipment operations, radiation physics, radiobiology, anatomy and physiology, quality assurance and patient care techniquePrincipal Duties and Responsibilities:•Reviews patients' treatment charts for prescription, monitor units, prescribed dose and set up parameters to accurately deliver a course of radiation therapy.•Maintains an atmosphere of caring, concern, and support for patients, visitors, medial staff, and coworkers on a consistent basis.•Delivers radiation treatment according to written prescription and treatment plan. Provides safety and patient care through the consistent practice of departmental procedures for treatment administration. Recognized deviation from prescribed treatment delivery and reports all deviations to the chief therapist/ physicist.•Assures the quality of treatment delivery throughout the complete and accurate documentation of treatment records.•Explains treatment procedures to patient and/or family. Refers medical questions to appropriate personnel.•Performs as needed in all treatment procedures.•Assumes responsibility for quality assurance of the treatment machine under the direction of the medical physicist and department manager.•Produces electronic portal images/imaging as scheduled Adjust treatment fields as indicated. Completes the daily treatment schedule. Maintains an accurate record of procedures including billing information and codes.•Attends chart rounds and or QI meetings at the direction of the Chief Therapist.•Provides rotating on call for treatment of emergency patients Saturday and Sunday from 7:30am – 4:00pm. Flexibility to work outside of regularly scheduled office hours to provide patient care.•Participate in RQI program at GBMC hospital.All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values:RespectI will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacyListens and responds appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilitiesExcellenceI will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.Meets and/or exceeds customer expectationsActively pursues learning and self-developmentPays attention to detail; follows throughAccountabilityI will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.Sets a positive, professional example for othersTakes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve themAppropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job dutiesReports to work regularly and on timeTeamworkI will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the teamAddresses and resolves conflict in a positive waySeeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutionsAcknowledges and celebrates the contribution of othersEthical BehaviorI will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgmentRespects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkersResultsI will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.Embraces change and improvement in the work environmentContinuously seeks to improve the quality of products/servicesDisplays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstaclesAchieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficientlyPay Range$36.37 - $59.64Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.Equal Employment OpportunityGBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.