Radiation Therapist, Per Diem

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

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Winchester (MA) seeks a Radiation Therapist to deliver ionizing radiation per prescription under supervision of a radiation oncologist. You will ensure patient safety, accurate positioning, and compliance with center protocols.

The role requires graduation from an accredited Radiation Therapy Program, ARRT eligibility with certification within 12 months, and Massachusetts licensure timelines. Strong communication and safety focus are essential for daily patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy Program.
• Six months Radiation Oncology experience preferred or equivalent clinical experience.
• Trained in equipment maintenance; understands physics, anatomy and physiology.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer ionizing radiation per prescription and oncologist guidance.
• Verify informed consent and patient identity.
• Ensure accurate treatment calculations and daily chart checks.
• Position patients accurately and ensure comfort during treatment.
• Maintain equipment safety and perform QA checks.

Skills

Excellent communication

Equipment maintenance

Physics and anatomy knowledge

Patient care

Team coordination

Education

Graduate of accredited Radiation Therapy Program

Tools

Linear accelerator operation

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.

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 - $63.26

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, geographyof 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.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients’ lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled