Radiation Therapist II, 40 hours

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. The Radiation Therapist performs according to the policies, philosophy, and objectives of the Radiation Oncology Department and the hospital, working cooperatively with the department and other services to create a system of quality health care.

Responsibilities

• Applies principles of basic radiation physics interactions and protection.
• Delivers accurately the prescribed planned course of radiation therapy treatment.
• Checks prescription, diagnosis, chart, and patient identification.
• Administers prescribed or physician-advised ointments, drops, or lotions specific to Radiation Therapy.
• Explains procedures to patients and means of communication during treatment.
• Prepares room and equipment for patient according to patient setup.
• Maintains and logs daily treatments in the patient’s records (paper chart and ARIA).
• Possesses knowledge of scheduling and billing procedures; proficient in ARIA and navigating EPIC.
• Utilizes QA programs to encompass all aspects of treatment delivery.
• Understands the function of equipment, accessories, and treatment methods including SRS, SBRT, Brachytherapy, Exac Trac, Surface Guided Imaging, IMRT/IGRT, and CT Simulator experience required.
• Experience with computer systems required, including web-based applications and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Access).
• Maintains and provides annual documentation of required CEC credits for licensure.
• Participates in specialty areas such as Clinical Instruction of Radiation Therapy Technology Students, EBRT, and Stereotactic Radiosurgery.
• Participates in Departmental and Therapist Staff meetings; represents Therapists and provides technical support when called upon.
• Attends SBRT, New Patient, and SRS Conferences.
• Self-manages during equipment failures and facilitates machine down procedures professionally and safely.
• Documents treatment delivery information and records treatment variances using the appropriate incident reporting tool.
• Self-coordinates daily activities of schedule to ensure quality treatment delivery and maximum utilization of equipment and personnel.
• Instructs new therapists in treatment protocols, quality assurance, and improvement policies and practices.
• Works with Physician and Therapist staff to triage emergent cases and negotiate scheduling of patients.
• Incorporates Lahey Clinic’s Guiding Principles, Mission Statement, and Goals into daily activities.
• Complies with all Lahey Clinic Policies and behavioral expectations of the department.
• Maintains courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment.
• Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of customers and adheres to customer service standards.
• Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities.
• Participates in and successfully completes Mandatory Education and Annual Competencies.
• Performs all other duties as needed or directed to meet the needs of the department.

Competencies

• Decision Making: Ability to make decisions guided by precedents, policies, and objectives. Regularly makes decisions and recommendations on issues affecting a department or functional area.
• Problem Solving: Ability to address highly varied, complex, and nonrecurring problems, requiring staff input, innovative, and Lean diagnostic techniques.
• Independence of Action: Ability to set goals and determine how to accomplish defined results with some guidelines.
• Written Communications: Ability to summarize and communicate moderately complex information in varied written formats to internal and external customers.
• Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of concepts, practices, and policies with the ability to use them in complex situations.
• Team Work: Ability to act as a team leader for small projects or work groups, fostering collaboration and respect.
• Customer Service: Ability to provide high-level customer service and staff training to meet customer service standards.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy Program.
• Registered by the ARRT and holds a valid MA License.
• Minimum 5 years of experience required.
• Experience with SRS, SBRT, Brachytherapy, Exac Trac, Surface Guided Imaging, IMRT/IGRT, and CT Simulator.
• Proficiency in computer systems, including web-based applications and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Access).

Pay

The pay range for this position is $39.90 - $59.29 per hour. Actual compensation is determined based on seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, 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.