Radiation Therapist, Per Diem

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Winchester (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Radiation Therapist to administer ionizing radiation therapy per physician prescriptions, while ensuring patient safety and comfort. The role requires knowledge of treatment protocols, consent verification, and accurate chart checks. You will support daily QA and contribute to equipment readiness.

The ideal candidate has ARRT eligibility or license within 12 months, and maintains strict safety and patient care standards in a busy oncology setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy Program.
• Six months Radiation Oncology Therapy experience or equivalent clinical experience.
• Registry eligible for ARRT; must obtain ARRT certification within 12 months of hire.
• Must be temporarily licensed by MA DPH and obtain a permanent license within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Inform patient that ionizing radiation therapy will be administered as prescribed by the radiation oncologist.
• Verify informed consent and patient identification ( verbal and photo).
• Check calculations prior to treatment including IMPAC.
• Ensure accurate positioning and patient comfort.
• Maintain patient contact during treatment and deliver treatment per center protocols.

Skills

Equipment maintenance

Physics & anatomy

Communication skills

Education

Accredited Radiation Therapy Program

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 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 - $63.26

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.

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.

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