Staff Radiation Therapist/Senior Radiation Therapist

Brigham and Women's Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus available

Opportunities for growth and training

Job summary

Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston is looking for a qualified Radiation Therapist to join their team. The ideal candidate will administer radiation therapy treatments using advanced technology and demonstrate strong customer service skills.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and valid Massachusetts state license in Radiation Therapy. Continued employment is contingent upon obtaining ARRT certification within 6 months of hire. The hospital values diverse skills and perspectives in their workforce.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated clinical work experience of 2-3 years.
• Must have valid BLS certification.
• Must obtain valid ARRT certification within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Administer radiation therapy treatment safely and accurately.
• Educate patients/families regarding treatment procedures.
• Collaborate with the care team and participate in patient monitoring.

Skills

Administering radiation therapy treatment

Using GE & Siemens Simulators

Knowledge of Varian Linacs

Customer service skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent with certificate in Radiation Therapy

Valid Massachusetts State License in Radiation Therapy

Tools

Varian Linacs

GE & Siemens Simulators

Job description

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.

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.

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:

Skills & Equipment

• 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

Additional Responsibilities

• Promote the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
• Educates patients/families regarding procedure and/or treatment to be performed. Demonstrates professional behavior/conduct in all interactions.
• Fosters teamwork, efficient use of resources and quality patient outcomes.
• Operates treatment and treatment planning equipment to include simulation in accordance with departmental policy. Prepares treatments and administers prescribed doses in accordance with established policies. Prepares and maintains accurate documentation.
• Positions and immobilizes patients according to the treatment plan and effectively evaluates images according to standard guidelines and assists in solving set‑up issues.
• Works professionally and collaboratively with all members of the care team, including physicians, nurses, physics and dosimetry staff, medical assistants, practice assistants.
• Understands the function of all equipment, accessories, treatment policies, procedures and protocols and applies knowledge appropriately.
• Performs daily QA measures to ensure proficient operation of all imaging and treatment equipment.
• Demonstrates the ability to accurately perform all required New Start chart checks, Cone Down chart checks, and weekly chart checks.
• Attentive to patient needs and concerns by continuous monitoring of the patient’s physical and physiological response and reactions to treatment and refer patient for appropriate management as needed.
• Demonstrates strong customer service skills, including the ability to use appropriate judgment, independent thinking and creativity when resolving issues and conflict.
• Participates in some clinical instruction and evaluation of the Radiation Therapy students.
• Other duties as assigned.

Senior Therapist Criteria

• 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.

The Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.