Radiation Therapist I

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 69,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc. seeks a Radiation Therapist to deliver prescribed radiation therapy and perform daily QA on equipment. In addition, the role maintains treatment records and provides patient and family education.

The position requires ARRT registration, MA RadTech-RadThrpy license, and BLS certification, with 0–1 year of related experience. Collaboration with senior therapists and ongoing professional development are expected.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required.
• License MA RadTech-RadThrpy required.
• Registration American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required.
• Basic Life Support certification required.
• 0-1 years related experience.
• Must complete ARRT and MA license within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Deliver radiation therapy per treatment plan and physician prescription.
• Provide patient and family education regarding plan of care.
• Monitor patient responses and refer for management as needed.
• Maintain patient setup, alignment, and treatment records.
• Perform QA and maintenance checks on equipment.
• Collaborate with Level II Radiation Therapist on clinical issues.
• Assist in training new therapists and students.

Skills

Patient education

English communication

Computer literacy

Web-based applications navigation

Education

Associate's degree

Licensure MA RadTech-RadThrpy

ARRT registration

Basic Life Support

Tools

IMRT

IGRT

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for delivering radiation therapy treatment as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist, perform daily maintenance and quality assurance checks on the equipment, and maintain the inventory of departmental supplies.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Provides patient education in order to maximize patient compliance with his/her plan of care and provide family education when needed.
• Monitors patient's physical and physiological response to treatment and refer patient for appropriate management when indicated.
• Administers radiation therapy treatment accurately and safely; monitor and report reactions, therapeutic responses and inconsistencies.
• Assesses patient data pertinent to age-specific needs and provides care as described in the department policy and procedure manual.
• Positions, immobilizes and aligns patients according to treatment plan and effectively evaluates and solves set-up problems.
• Maintains logs and daily treatment records including accurate documentation of all treatment procedures.
• Works with Level II Radiation Therapist to resolve clinical problems.
• Utilizes a quality assurance program to encompass all aspects of treatment delivery and quality patient care.
• Instructs and orients new Radiation Therapists, students and other staff members unfamiliar with department and/or specific procedures.
• Adapts contingency plans in response to variable which influence work load and/or schedule.
• Attends and participates in scheduled Departmental and Therapist Staff Meeting.
• Maintains and can provide annual documentation of the required amount of Continuing Education Credits needed for licensure.
• Participates in meetings, serving on committees or tasks forces, writing and/or presenting scientific papers.
• Assists in the clinical instruction and evaluation of the Radiation Therapy students.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree required.
• License MA RadTech-RadThrpy required.
• Registration American Registry of Rad Tech required.
• Certificate 1 Basic Life Support required.
• 0-1 years related work experience required.
• Must be a graduate of JCRT accredited institution/program in Radiation Therapy New graduates, who have submitted a complete and accepted application for licensure, are expected to obtain ARRT and Massachusetts license within 3 months of hire date.
• Will need to work under the direct clinical supervision by a licensed radiation therapist until license has been obtained.
• IMRT, IGRT experience required.
• Basic familiarity with computers.
• Ability to navigate at a basic level within web-based applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• MOSAIQ record and verify system experience.

Competencies

• Decision Making: Ability to make decisions that are guided by general instructions and practices requiring some interpretation. May make recommendations for solving problems of moderate complexity and importance.
• Problem Solving: Ability to address problems that are varied, requiring analysis or interpretation of the situation using direct observation, knowledge and skills based on general precedents.
• Independence of Action: Ability to follow precedents and procedures. May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines. Seeks assistance when confronted with difficult and/or unpredictable situations. Work progress is monitored by supervisor/manager.
• Written Communications: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written English with internal and external customers.
• Oral Communications: Ability to comprehend and converse in English to communicate effectively with medical center staff, patients, families and external customers.
• Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate full working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures and policies with the ability to use them in varied situations.
• Team Work: Ability to work collaboratively in small teams to improve the operations of immediate work group by offering ideas, identifying issues, and respecting team members.
• Customer Service: Ability to provide a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, staff and external customers in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using skills in active listening and problem solving. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

Age based Competencies

• Employees in this job must be competent to provide patient care to the following age groups: Young adult: 16-30 years, Middle Age: 30 - 60 years, Elderly: 60 -.

Physical Nature of the Job

• Very Heavy work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or 50 pounds of force continually. Employee is physically active in all elements of the job.

Pay Range

$50.00 - $67.29. The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

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