Staff or Senior Radiation Therapist (MGH @ Newton Wellesley Hospital)
Mass General Brigham
Summary
Assists in the daily operation of radiation therapy services. Interacts with the physician and all members of the office staff to ensure patients are treated in a timely manner. Communicates effectively and supports leadership in attaining department goals.
Job description
Essential Functions
- Takes radiographs, appropriate measurements, tattoos the patient, records all treatment parameters in chart, completed digital setup pages and completes MOSAIQ fields as needed.
- Insert patient IV's for Contrast delivery according to prescribed protocols.
- Discusses treatment procedure and possible reactions with patient and assures his/her understanding.
- Follows established department policy for acquiring digital portal images, or performs other localization techniques to verify accurate patient treatment position.
- Performs daily quality assurance checks on treatment delivery systems per protocol.
Qualifications
Education: Associate's Degree Radiation Therapy required or Bachelor's Degree Radiation Therapy preferred. Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No.
Licenses and Credentials Required: Radiation Therapist [State License], Support [BLS Certification], Radiation Therapy [ARRT-T] - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Experience: Staff - Continuous clinical experience 0-1 year required; Senior - Continuous clinical experience 3-5 years required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrate efficient knowledge of all equipment operation, tools and procedures specific to assigned area, and effectively troubleshoot issues as they arise.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal professional relationships with physicians, management, peers, patients, and their families.
- Demonstrate strong customer service skills, including the ability to use appropriate judgment, independent thinking and creativity when resolving issues and conflict.
- 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.
Requirements
- Associate's Degree in Radiation Therapy required
- Bachelor's Degree in Radiation Therapy preferred
- Radiation Therapist State License required
- BLS Certification required
- ARRT-T certification required
- Staff level: 0-1 year continuous clinical experience required
- Senior level: 3-5 years continuous clinical experience required
- Knowledge of equipment operation, tools and procedures specific to assigned area
- Ability to troubleshoot issues
- Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal professional relationships
- Strong customer service skills
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential patient information
- Proficiency in Radiation Oncology Information Systems and software (ARIA, EPIC, ExacTrac, Eclipse)
Benefits
- $15,000 Sign On Bonus
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Career advancement opportunities
- Differentials, premiums and bonuses
- Recognition programs
Company overview
Mass General Brigham is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the United States, formed through the merger of Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, this academic medical center system operates multiple hospitals, specialty facilities, and community health centers throughout New England. The organization is renowned for its world-class patient care, cutting-edge medical research, and comprehensive medical education programs. As a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School, Mass General Brigham trains the next generation of healthcare professionals while advancing medical science through groundbreaking research initiatives. The system provides a full continuum of healthcare services, from primary care and preventive medicine to complex specialty treatments and emergency services. With a focus on innovation and patient-centered care, Mass General Brigham consistently ranks among the top hospital systems in the nation for clinical excellence and research output.