Radiation Therapist

UMass Memorial Health - Harrington; Southbridge (MA); On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Southbridge is seeking a part-time Radiation Therapist to deliver radiation therapy treatments. The role involves patient care, monitoring during procedures, and maintaining records. Candidates must be registered and possess a valid Massachusetts license. Excellent communication skills and customer service are essential for this position.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• Must be registered in Radiation Therapy.
• Demonstrated clinical knowledge required.
• Effective communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Plans and delivers radiation therapy treatments.
• Monitors patients and equipment during treatment.
• Maintains departmental records and schedules appointments.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Excellent customer service

Clinical knowledge

Education

Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiation Therapy

Valid Massachusetts license in Radiation Therapy

Graduate of CAHEA-approved Radiation Therapy Technology Program

Job description

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$32.29/hr - $45.21/hr

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Job Description

I. Major Responsibilities:

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. 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. 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. Maintains departmental records. Updates patient charts as required. Maintains records of daily treatment. Maintains separate files on all therapy patients. Schedules patient appointments.

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.

1. Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.

2. Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.

3. Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.

4. Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.

5. Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.

6. Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.

7. Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

All responsibilities are essential job functions.

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:

Required:

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. Must possess a valid Massachusetts license in Radiation Therapy.

Preferred:

1. Graduate of CAHEA-approved Radiation Therapy Technology Program.

Experience/Skills:

Required:

1. Demonstrated clinical knowledge.

2. Effective verbal and written communication skill.

3. Excellent customer service skills and ability to work cooperatively with all members of the healthcare team.

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.

Department-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments. The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description. Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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Vision insurance

401(k)

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