Staff Radiation Therapist/Senior Radiation Therapist

New England Child Life; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston seeks a Radiation Therapist to deliver high-dose ionizing radiation under the supervision of Radiation Oncologists. The role requires in-depth knowledge of treatment modalities and QA, with strong communication to patients and care teams.

Essential qualifications include a Radiation Therapy certificate or degree, MA license, ARRT certification within 6 months, and BLS. Sign-on bonus offered; 40-hour work week and onsite duties at 75 Francis Street.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with certificate in Radiation Therapy or associates degree in Radiation Therapy.
• Valid Massachusetts State License in Radiation Therapy.
• Continued employment is contingent upon obtaining valid ARRT certification within 6 months of hire date.
• Valid BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Administers radiation therapy treatment accurately and safely, following departmental policy and procedure.
• Understands the function of all equipment, accessories, treatment policies, procedures, and protocols and applies knowledge appropriately.
• Assists with the triage of emergent cases and demonstrates the ability to negotiate the scheduling of emergent cases with other care team members.
• Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of the principles of growth and development from all life stages, ranging from infancy to geriatric.
• Utilizes the Quality Assurance (QA) program to encompass all aspects of treatment, treatment delivery, and quality patient care.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent with certificate in Radiation Therapy or associates degree in Radiation Therapy

Massachusetts State License in Radiation Therapy

Tools

GE & Siemens Simulators

Varian Linacs

AlignRT

Brainlab

SBRT

SRS/SRT

HDR

TBI

IMRT

VMAT

Pediatric Anesthesia

Job description

Site

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Sign on bonus available! (current employees of MGB not eligible)

Who We Are

Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) is an international leader in health care delivery. A 793-bed teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School in Boston, it is internationally renowned for excellence in patient care, groundbreaking biomedical research, and training the next generation of leading physicians and scientists. The Radiation Oncology Department at Brigham and Women’s Hospital is one of the premier radiation treatment programs in the world. We service patients from Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Dana-Farber, and Dana-Farber/Boston Children’s Hospital. Come join our dynamic team as a radiation therapist and practice at the top of your license by utilizing your expertise to deliver cutting-edge cancer care.

Primarily responsible for delivering high doses of ionizing radiation as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist; performs radiation therapy duties characterized by a greater degree of work independence and less common radiation treatments; delivers planned courses of radiation therapy; maintains accurate records; verifies records and treatments; applies principles of radiation protection; regulates radioactive material; provides special procedures; provides quality assurance support.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions

• Administers radiation therapy treatment accurately and safely, following departmental policy and procedure.
• Understands the function of all equipment, accessories, treatment policies, procedures, and protocols and applies knowledge appropriately.
• Assists with the triage of emergent cases and demonstrates the ability to negotiate the scheduling of emergent cases with other care team members.
• Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of the principles of growth and development from all life stages, ranging from infancy to geriatric.
• Utilizes the Quality Assurance (QA) program to encompass all aspects of treatment, treatment delivery, and quality patient care.

Qualifications

Under the direction of the Chief and Lead Radiation Therapists, the Staff/Senior Radiation Therapist will demonstrate essential skills of treatment modalities and protocols to accurately set-up and administer daily radiotherapy treatments. The Staff/Senior Radiation Therapist communicates effectively with patients, families, medical staff, and healthcare team. May be required to demonstrate basic knowledge and skills in one or more specialty areas and programs, including but not limited to:

• GE & Siemens Simulators
• Varian Linacs, including Ethos Tattoo-less treatments using AlignRT, Brainlab, SBRT, SRS/SRT, HDR, TBI, IMRT, VMAT, and Pediatric Anesthesia cases Brachytherapy/HDR

Other opportunities for growth & training include: MR Simulator MR Linac RTT Contouring and Adaptive Planning

Senior Therapist Responsibilities

• Assists the Lead Radiation Therapist in the efficient operation of the assigned clinical area.
• Works with the Lead and Chief Radiation Therapist to develop new techniques and assist with emerging technology projects.
• Assists with the triage and scheduling of emergent cases with other care team members
• Assists with orientation, teaching, and instructing new staff and students.

Clinical work experience 2-3 years required

What You Will Bring

• High School Diploma or equivalent with certificate in Radiation Therapy or associates degree in Radiation Therapy
• Valid Massachusetts State License in Radiation Therapy
• Continued employment is contingent upon obtaining valid ARRT certification within 6 months of hire date
• Valid BLS certification

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Job Details

• Remote Type Onsite
• Work Location 75 Francis Street
• Scheduled Weekly Hours 40
• Employee Type Regular
• Work Shift Day (United States of America)
• Pay Range $51.50 - $56.59/Hourly
• Grade 6

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