Staff Radiation Therapist

Brigham and Women’s Hospital • Boston, MA, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 2w ago

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 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, demonstrate essential skills of treatment modalities and protocols to accurately set-up and administer daily radiotherapy treatments.
Communicate 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 procedures and/or treatments 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 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, and practice assistants.
Participate in clinical instruction and evaluation of Radiation Therapy students.
Other duties as assigned.

What You Will Bring

High School Diploma or equivalent with a certificate in Radiation Therapy or an associate's 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

$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.

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. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.