Staff Radiation Therapist

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

3d•$31 - $47•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Radiation Oncology Main Campus is comprised of two hospital departments and one physician group: Brigham And Women’s Hospital (BWH), Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI), and the Brigham and Women’s Physicians Organization (BWPO). Under the direction of the Chief and Lead Radiation Therapists, the Staff Radiation Therapist will demonstrate essential skills of treatment modalities and protocols to accurately set-up and administer daily radiotherapy treatments. The Staff Radiation Therapist communicates effectively with patients, families, medical staff, and healthcare team.

Requirements

Must have proficient technical knowledge and skill set. This includes but is not limited to demonstrating efficient knowledge of all equipment operation, tools, and procedures specific to assigned area. This also includes demonstrating the ability to effectively troubleshoot issues as they arise.
Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal professional relationships with physicians, management, peers, patients, and their families.
Must convey a positive attitude and present a professional appearance.
Must have effective communication (both oral and written) skills sufficient to resolve conflicts, and relay information concisely to staff, patients, and other hospital personnel.
Must have sufficient organizational skills.
Demonstrate strong customer service skills, including the ability to use appropriate judgment, independent thinking and creativity when resolving issues and conflict.
Demonstrate initiative and the ability to work independently.
Demonstrate the ability and flexibility to effectively handle challenging and stressful situations and to balance and shift multiple priorities.
Must have the ability to adapt to frequent interruptions and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Must have interpersonal skills sufficient to interact effectively with patients who may be under physical and/or emotional stress.
Must have to ability to handle sensitive and confidential patient information.
Must be proficient in the use of the Radiation Oncology Information Systems and software and Hospital Information Systems that integrate with the Department of Radiation Oncology, including, but not limited to: ARIA, EPIC, ExacTrac, Eclipse, Align RT, Ethos.
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
High School + Certificate in radiation Therapy or Associate Degree in Radiation Therapy

Nice To Haves

BS in Radiation Therapy

Responsibilities

Will be expected to perform radiotherapy on site at assigned department a. Brigham And Women’s Hospital b. Dana Farber Cancer Institute
Responsible for daily patient care and education.
Administers radiation therapy treatment accurately and safely, following departmental policy and procedure.
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 the ability to care for acute Inpatients.
Demonstrates the ability to care for pediatric patients, including pediatric patients requiring anesthesia.
Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of the principles of growth and development from all life stages, ranging from infancy to geriatric. In addition, s/he must possess the ability to assess patient relative data as deemed pertinent to age-specific needs and provide care as described in the department’s policy and procedure manual.
Demonstrates an understanding of the patient functional mobility assessment tool and mobilizes patients using appropriate mechanical assistive devices, such as ceiling lifts and lateral transfer devices, during the provision of patient care.
Other duties as assigned.
Rotates to other treatment areas as directed by the Chief and Lead Radiation Therapists. May be required to demonstrate basic knowledge and skills in one or more specialty areas and programs
Understands the function of all equipment, accessories, treatment policies, procedures, and protocols and applies knowledge appropriately.
Participates in some clinical instruction and evaluation of the Radiation Therapy students.
Other duties as assigned.
Performs daily QA measures to ensure proficient operation of all imaging and treatment equipment.
Performs daily shutdown procedures.
Participate in and appropriately documents the Time Out procedure for all treatments delivery information.
Responsible for the safe and accurate access and use of all aspects of the EMR and Record and Verify systems.
Possesses knowledge of all patient scheduling and billing procedures.
Demonstrates ability to accurately perform all required New Start chart checks, Cone Down chart checks, and weekly chart checks.
Assists the Lead Radiation Therapist to develop new techniques and assist with emerging technology projects.
Participates in and appropriately documents the Time Out procedure for every treatment procedure.
Utilizes the Quality Assurance (QA) program to encompass all aspects of treatment, treatment delivery, and quality patient care.
Other duties as assigned.
Works flexible shifts as directed by the Chief and Lead Radiation therapists, depending on patient volume and departmental needs.
May be required to travel to network satellite clinics as directed by the Chief Radiation Therapist.
Maintains and demonstrates cooperation and responsiveness to all departmental staff members.
Attends regularly scheduled Therapist staff meetings.
Attends regularly scheduled continuing education activities.
Maintains active membership in professional organizations.
Other duties as assigned