Radiation Therapist I- Per Diem

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team where your skills in radiation therapy will directly impact patient care. This role involves delivering precise radiation treatments, conducting quality assurance checks, and educating patients about their care plans. You'll work within a collaborative environment, contributing to the well-being of patients across various age groups. An established healthcare provider emphasizes the importance of teamwork and continuous learning. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and thrive in a dynamic setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must have an Associate's degree and relevant licensure in Radiation Therapy.
• Experience in IMRT and IGRT is required.

Responsibilities

• Administers radiation therapy and monitors patient responses.
• Maintains treatment logs and participates in departmental meetings.

Skills

Patient Education

Radiation Therapy Administration

Quality Assurance

IMRT

IGRT

Basic Computer Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

Associate's Degree

Graduate of JCRT Accredited Program

Tools

MOSAIQ Record and Verify System

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, performing daily maintenance and quality assurance checks on the equipment, and maintaining the inventory of departmental supplies.

Job Description:

Essential Responsibilities:

1. 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 refers patient for appropriate management when indicated.
2. Administers radiation therapy treatment accurately and safely; monitors and reports 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.
3. 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.
4. Instructs and orients new Radiation Therapists, students and other staff members unfamiliar with department and/or specific procedures. Adapts contingency plans in response to variables which influence workload and/or schedule.
5. Attends and participates in scheduled Departmental and Therapist Staff Meetings. Maintains and can provide annual documentation of the required amount of Continuing Education Credits needed for licensure. Participates in meetings, serving on committees or task forces, writing and/or presenting scientific papers. Assists in the clinical instruction and evaluation of the Radiation Therapy students.

Required Qualifications:

1. Associate's degree required.
2. License MA RadTech-RadThrpy required, and Registration American Registry of Rad Tech required, and Certificate 1 Basic Life Support required.
3. 0-1 years related work experience required.
4. Must be a graduate of JCRT accredited institution/program in Radiation Therapy.
5. 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 of a licensed radiation therapist until license has been obtained.
6. IMRT, IGRT experience required.
7. Basic familiarity with computers. Ability to navigate at a basic level within web-based applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. MOSAIQ record and verify system experience.

Competencies:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Written Communications: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written English with internal and external customers.
5. Oral Communications: Ability to comprehend and converse in English to communicate effectively with medical center staff, patients, families, and external customers.
6. Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate full working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures, and policies with the ability to use them in varied situations.
7. 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.
8. 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.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues, and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more about this requirement.

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