Radiation Therapist, Per Diem

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Radiation Therapist for per diem/part-time assignment in Winchester, MA. The role administers ionizing radiation therapy under physician prescription, ensures patient safety, and supports daily QA and treatment setup.

A graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy Program with ARRT registry eligibility is required, with MA licensure within 12 months of hire. The position emphasizes accurate treatment delivery, patient positioning, radiation safety, and

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy Program.
• Six months Radiation Oncology Therapy experience or equivalent clinical experience obtained through completion of a Radiation Therapy Program.
• Trained in equipment maintenance.
• General understanding of Physics, Anatomy and Physiology.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Administers ionizing radiation therapy according to prescription and instruction of the radiation oncologist.
• Verifies informed consent and patient identification; checks calculations prior to treatment.
• Ensures accurate positioning and patient comfort; maintains patient contact during treatment.
• Delivers prescribed treatment with supervision as needed; prepares treatment room and transfers patient safely.
• Maintains skin markings and uses tattoo techniques where required; observes reactions and reports to Radiation Oncologist or Nurse.
• Monitors radiation safety measures for patients and staff; assists in QA checks on treatment equipment.
• Assists in tumor localization and immobilization device preparation; supports dosimetry procedures.
• Maintains department records and treatment charts; supports orientation of new staff; provides technical direction as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Equipment maintenance

Physics & anatomy knowledge

Education

Graduate of accredited Radiation Therapy Program

ARRT registry eligible

Job description

## Radiation Therapist, Per DiemApply: Winchester Hospital: Part time: Posted 3 Days Ago: JR103175**When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.**The Radiation Therapist must ensure quality patient care and maintain the highest level of patient and personnel safety.**Job Description:****QUALIFICATIONS****Education Required*:*** Must be a graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy Program**Experience** **Preferred:** Six months Radiation Oncology Therapy experience or equivalent clinical experience obtained through completion of a Radiation Therapy Program**Other Skills/Knowledge** **Required:*** Trained in equipment maintenance* General understanding of Physics, Anatomy and Physiology* Excellent communication skills## LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS**Required:*** Registry eligible for ARRT.* Must obtain ARRT certification within 12 months of hire.* Must be at a minimum Temporarily Licensed by the State of Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MA DPH) and obtain a permanent License within 12 months of hire**JOB FUNCTIONS*** The Technologist should inform the patient that s/he will be responsible for administering ionizing radiation therapy according to prescription and instruction of the radiation oncologist.* Check that informed consent has been completed.* Check patient identification verbally as well as picture form.* Check calculations prior to treatment including IMPAC.* Accurate positioning and patient comfort.* Therapist should maintain visual and verbal contact with the patient.* Therapist is responsible for delivering treatment in accordance with center’s protocols.* Accurately delivers the prescribed course of radiation therapy with minimal supervision after checking patient chart for daily dose, prescription, diagnosis and consent.* Prepares treatment room for each patient as prescribed; transfer patient safely to treatment couch.* Maintains skin marking as necessary.* Knowledgeable in the tattoo techniques.* Observes patient for unusual reactions and events and reports occurrence to Radiation Oncologist or Nurse: assist in emergency treatment as needed.* Monitors radiation safety measures for patients and personnel.* Assist in daily quality assurance checks on treatment equipment: immediately reports erratic machine operation to Chief Therapist.* Assist in tumor localization and the preparation of immobilization devices: assists in dosimetry procedures. May assist physics in block making and calibration.* Knowledgeable in use of multi-leaf collimator.* Maintains orderliness and efficiency of work area.* Maintains department records correctly: records daily treatment chart accurately as prescribed.* Performs patient quality assurance routinely.* Keeps treatment and simulation rooms supplied with inventory as needed.* Presents him/herself in a professional manner and dress at all times in the work place.* Assist in orientation of new employees.* Provides technical direction, guidance and explanation to others.**Pay Range:**$47.00 - $63.26The 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.## 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) as a condition of employment.