Staff Radiation Therapist

2 weeks ago


Boston, United States Brigham and Women's Hospital Full time
Description

We're offering a generous $7,500 sign-on bonus to welcome you to our team. Recognizing and valuing exceptional talent, we're eager to discuss the exciting details of this bonus during our interview process

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.

What You Will Do

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

Essential Functions

  • 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.

  • 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.

* Positions and immobilizes patients according to the treatment plan and effectively evaluates images according to standard guidelines and assists in solving set-up issues.

  • Demonstrates 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.

* Works professionally and collaboratively with all members of the care team, including, Physicians, nurses, physics and dosimetry staff, medical assistants, practice assistants.

  • Demonstrate 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.

For Senior Therapist, applicants must meet staff requirements in addition to the following:

* 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.

Qualifications

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

For Senior Therapist

* 3 years' experience

What You Will Get

$7,500 Sign-On Bonus for qualified, external candidates

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance: Starts day 1

PTO: Up to 30 days annually for new hires including 10 holidays

Retirement: A hospital funded pension plan plus a 403(b) retirement savings plan with hospital match

Commuting: Subsidized MBTA pass (50% discount)

Tuition Reimbursement

EEO Statement

BWH is an Affirmative Action 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.

Primary Location: MA-Boston-BWH Longwood Medical Area Work Locations: BWH Longwood Medical Area 75 Francis Street Boston 02115 Job: Radiation Therapy/Dosimetry Organization: Brigham & Women's Hospital(BWH) Schedule: Full-time Standard Hours: 40 Shift: Day Job Employee Status: Regular Recruiting Department: BWH Radiation Oncology Job Posting: Jun 18, 2024

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