Job Description - Staff Radiation Therapist (3301762)
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:
- 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
- RTT Contouring and Adaptive Planning
Essential Functions
- Promote the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
- Educate patients/families regarding procedure and/or treatment to be performed. Demonstrate professional behavior/conduct in all interactions.
- Foster teamwork, efficient use of resources, and quality patient outcomes.
- Operate treatment and treatment planning equipment to include simulation in accordance with departmental policy. Prepare treatments and administer prescribed doses in accordance with established policies. Prepare and maintain accurate documentation.
- Understand the function of all equipment, accessories, treatment policies, procedures, and protocols and apply knowledge appropriately.
- Perform daily QA measures to ensure proficient operation of all imaging and treatment equipment.
- Position and immobilize patients according to the treatment plan and effectively evaluate images according to standard guidelines and assist in solving set-up issues.
- Work 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.
- Participate in some clinical instruction and evaluation of the Radiation Therapy students.
- Other duties as assigned.
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
What You Will Get
- 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
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance: Starts day 1!
- Commuting: Subsidized MBTA pass (50% discount)
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.
Primary Location
MA-Boston-BWH Longwood Medical Area
Work Locations
BWH Longwood Medical Area
75 Francis Street
Job
Radiation Therapy/Dosimetry
Organization
Brigham & Women's Hospital(BWH)
Schedule
Standard Hours 1
Shift
Day Job
Employee Status
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