Staff Radiation Therapist/Senior Radiation Therapist

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
High School Diploma or equivalent with certificate in Radiation Therapy or associates degree in Radiation Therapy
Valid Massachusetts State License in Radiation Therapy
Valid BLS certification
Clinical work experience 2-3 years required

Nice To Haves

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

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
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.
Performs daily QA measures to ensure proficient operation of all imaging and treatment equipment.
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.
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.
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.