Staff Radiation Therapist

3 weeks ago

Winchester, Massachusetts, United States Beth Israel Lahey Health Full time

Job Type: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

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:

Winchester Hospital, a member of Beth Israel Lahey Health, has a Radiation Therapist opening on our Radiation Oncology Services Team. Be part of the mission to deliver exceptional personalized care within our Magnet-designated, Top 10 Massachusetts recognized 229-bed hospital.

In this role, you will contribute to the Hospital's mission to care, heal and to excel in service to our community by planning, preparing and carrying out individually designed programs of radiation oncology treatment to improve or restore function, alleviate pain and enhance patient outcomes. This clinical staff professional will have an impact on improving patient care and patient satisfaction by skillfully and empathetically treating patients with a variety of diagnoses in an empathetic and encouraging manner.

Contribute to the Hospital's mission to care, to heal, and to excel in service to our community by focusing on the primary responsibility of patient's safety.

Prior to Treatment :

  • 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.

Patient Contact:

  • 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.

Completion of Forms:

  • Recording of patient data, producing films, forwarding such to physics and radiation oncologist.

  • Able to stand, walk, bend, reach while working on a full-time basis.

  • Able to assist patients with mobility problems.

  • Ability to lift heavy patients and lead blocks.

  • Willing to work flexible hours as dictated by center and patient needs.

  • Schedule and Secretarial Assistance – The Technologist should be available for any special circumstances that arise

  • Cleaning – Maintain a clean and orderly environment for patients and staff. Assist in laundry duties

  • Other skills related to the operation, maintenance and cleaning of department equipment and supplies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Required: Must be a graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy Program

Preferred: Associates or Bachelor's Degree

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

Preferred:

  • In the absence of any of these skills, demonstrates the ability to be thoroughly trained to meet organizational standards

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

Preferred: C ertified in CPR.

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) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more (https://www.bilh.org/newsroom/bilh-to-require-covid-19-influenza-vaccines-for-all-clinicians-staff-by-oct-31) about this requirement.

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.

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