RADIATION THERAPIST - $35 PER HOUR
Company: Mass General Brigham
Location: Boston
Posted on: October 25, 2024
Job Description:
Mass General Brigham is seeking a Radiation Therapist for a job
in Boston, Massachusetts. Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Radiation Therapist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Duration: Ongoing
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Staff At Mass General Brigham, we believe in
recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings
to our organization. When determining base pay, we take a
comprehensive approach that considers your skills, relevant
experience, education, certifications, and other critical factors.
The pay information provided offers an estimate based on the
minimum job qualifications, but it does not encompass all the
elements that contribute to your total compensation package. 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. 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 Recruiter: Baldwin, Megan M. Mass General Brigham Job
ID #3299990. Posted job title: Staff Radiation Therapist About Mass
General Brigham Join the Mass General Brigham team Learn from
others and be inspired. Work hard to solve for unknowns. Chase
solutions. Be a part of something greater. At Mass General Brigham,
we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to
advance our mission-from doctors, nurses, business people and tech
experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. We're
helping patients get the best care possible by working on digital
health experience, analyzing big data to streamline the delivery of
care, and reaching out to medically complex patients to better
understand their needs. Together, we're connecting premier
hospitals and health professionals to help serve patients and
communities with high-quality, safe, and accessible care. Mass
General Brigham provides a welcoming environment to employees,
patients, and families of diverse cultures, ethnic backgrounds,
ages, lifestyles, and physical abilities. Our hospitals are
consistently ranked as top hospitals by U.S. World News Report. Why
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- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Life insurance
- Employee assistance programs
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