Radiation Therapist I

About the Role

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. This position is responsible for delivering radiation therapy treatment as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist, performing daily maintenance and quality assurance checks on the equipment, and maintaining the inventory of departmental supplies.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient education to maximize patient compliance with their plan of care and offers family education when needed.
• Monitors patient's physical and physiological response to treatment and refers patients for appropriate management when indicated.
• Administers radiation therapy treatment accurately and safely; monitors and reports reactions, therapeutic responses, and inconsistencies.
• Assesses patient data pertinent to age-specific needs and provides care as described in the department policy and procedure manual.
• Positions, immobilizes, and aligns patients according to the treatment plan and effectively evaluates and solves set-up problems.
• Maintains logs and daily treatment records, including accurate documentation of all treatment procedures.
• Works with Level II Radiation Therapist to resolve clinical problems.
• Utilizes a quality assurance program encompassing all aspects of treatment delivery and quality patient care.
• Instructs and orients new Radiation Therapists, students, and other staff members unfamiliar with department and/or specific procedures.
• Adapts contingency plans in response to variables that influence workload and/or schedule.
• Attends and participates in scheduled Departmental and Therapist Staff Meetings.
• Maintains and provides annual documentation of the required amount of Continuing Education Credits needed for licensure.
• Participates in meetings, serves on committees or task forces, and writes and/or presents scientific papers.
• Assists in the clinical instruction and evaluation of Radiation Therapy students.

Requirements

• Associate's degree required.
• Massachusetts Radiologic Technologist (RadTech-RadThrpy) license required.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registration required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• 0-1 years of related work experience required.
• Must be a graduate of a JCRT-accredited institution/program in Radiation Therapy.
• New graduates with a complete and accepted application for licensure are expected to obtain ARRT and Massachusetts license within 3 months of hire date and will work under direct clinical supervision until licensed.
• IMRT and IGRT experience required.
• Basic familiarity with computers and ability to navigate web-based applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• MOSAIQ record and verify system experience.

Competencies

• Decision Making: Ability to make decisions guided by general instructions and practices, requiring some interpretation. May recommend solutions for moderately complex problems.
• Problem Solving: Ability to address varied problems requiring analysis or interpretation based on direct observation, knowledge, and skills.
• Independence of Action: Ability to follow precedents and procedures, setting priorities within general guidelines. Seeks assistance for unpredictable situations.
• Written Communications: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written English with internal and external customers.
• Oral Communications: Ability to comprehend and converse in English to communicate effectively with staff, patients, families, and external customers.
• Knowledge: Full working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, and procedures, applying them in varied situations.
• Team Work: Ability to collaborate in small teams, contributing ideas and respecting team members.
• Customer Service: Ability to provide high-level customer service in a professional, respectful manner, using active listening and problem-solving skills.
• Age-Based Competencies: Competence in providing patient care to young adults (16-30 years), middle-aged (30-60 years), and elderly (60+ years).

Physical Demands

Very heavy work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or 50 pounds of force continually. Employee is physically active in all elements of the job.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $67.29 per hour. Actual compensation is determined based on factors such as seniority, education, training, relevant experience, certifications, geography, job responsibilities, and other applicable factors. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime, and other additional pay practices.

Additional Information

As a health care organization, Beth Israel Lahey Health requires all staff to be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.