Radiation Therapist I, Per Diem

UMass Memorial Health; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a premier health system dedicated to exceptional patient care and academic excellence. This role offers the opportunity to plan and deliver radiation therapy, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout the process. You will work alongside a collaborative healthcare team, contributing to a culture of respect and care. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive environment, this position is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in patient lives. If you are ready to be part of a dynamic team that values every caregiver's role, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Must be registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiation Therapy.
• Possess a valid Massachusetts license in Radiation Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Plans, prepares, and delivers prescribed radiation courses to patients.
• Administers radiation therapy treatments observing safety measures.
• Maintains departmental records and schedules patient appointments.

Skills

Clinical Knowledge

Effective Communication

Customer Service Skills

Education

Radiation Therapy Certification

CAHEA-approved Radiation Therapy Technology Program

Job description

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Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

Schedule Details:

Monday through Friday

Scheduled Hours:

8a-4:30p

Shift:

1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours:

0

Cost Center:

10010 - 3692 Radiation Oncology

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 16,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

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.

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.

2. If not registered upon hire, the employee will have 1 year to obtain certification as a condition of continued employment.

3. 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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health - for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.