Radiation Therapist

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as a Radiation Therapist at Mount Auburn Hospital. You will deliver radiation therapy, monitor patient responses, and ensure quality care. This role offers a chance to impact patient lives positively while working in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CAHEA accredited educational program or equivalent.
• Registry eligible for ARRT; must obtain ARRT certification within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Deliver radiation therapy treatment as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist.
• Monitor patient’s physical and physiological response to treatment.
• Maintain logs and daily treatment records.

Skills

Patient Education

Quality Assurance

Teamwork

Education

CAHEA accredited educational program

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Company Description

Beth Israel Lahey Health #BILH is an integrated system that provides patients with high-quality care informed by world-class research and education. The organization is comprised of diverse healthcare professionals with a shared vision for improving healthcare.

Join our Radiation Therapy team at Mount Auburn Hospital and make a meaningful impact in patient care!

Under the direction of the Senior Radiation Therapist, this position is responsible for delivering radiation therapy treatment as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist, performing daily maintenance and quality assurance checks on the equipment, and maintaining the inventory of departmental supplies.

Job Description:

Essential Duties & Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

1. Provide patient education to maximize patient compliance with his/her plan of care and provide family education when needed.

2. Monitor patient’s physical and physiological response to treatment and refer the patient for appropriate management when indicated.

3. Demonstrates respect for patient confidentiality, modesty, and privacy.

4. Administers radiation therapy treatment accurately and safely; monitor and report reactions, therapeutic responses, and inconsistencies

5. Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of the principles of growth and development from infant through the geriatric stage of life span.

6. Assesses patient relative data pertinent to age-specific needs and provides care as described in the department policy and procedure manual.

7. Positions, immobilizes, and aligns patients according to treatment plan and effectively evaluates and solves set-up problems.

8. Maintains logs and daily treatment records, including accurate documentation of all treatment procedures.

9. Possesses knowledge of all scheduling, treatment, and billing procedures involving the Record and Verify System; can troubleshoot and consult with the appropriate personnel to resolve discrepancies.

10. Understands the function of equipment, accessories, treatment methods, and protocols and applies knowledge appropriately.

11. Works with the Sr. Radiation Therapist to resolve clinical problems.

12. Utilizes a quality assurance program to encompass all aspects of treatment delivery and quality patient care.

13. Instructs and orients new Radiation Therapists, students, and other staff members unfamiliar with the department and/or specific procedures.

14. Adapts contingency plans in response to a variable that influences workload and/or schedule.

15. Demonstrates cooperation and teamwork and is responsive to all members.

16. Attends and participates in scheduled Departmental and Therapist Staff Meetings.

17. Maintains and can provide annual documentation of the required amount of Continuing Education Credits needed for licensure.

18. Is an active member of a professional organization; participates in professional activities by attending meetings, serving on committees or task forces, and writing and/or presenting scientific papers.

19. Participates in the clinical instruction and evaluation of the Radiation Therapy Technology students.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Must be a graduate of a CAHEA accredited educational program or equivalent.

2. Registry eligible for ARRT; Must obtain ARRT certification within 12 months of hire. Must be at a minimum temporarily licensed by the

State of MA Department of Public Health (MA DPH) and obtain a permanent license within 12 months of hire

3. Supervisory/Management Responsibility: Supervises Radiation Therapist Clinical Assistants and students assigned to the area.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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