Senior Radiation Therapist

About the role

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Sign on bonus available! (current employees of MGB not eligible) Primarily responsible for delivering high doses of ionizing radiation as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist; performs complex radiation therapy duties characterized by a greater degree of work independence and less common radiation treatments; delivers planned courses of radiation therapy; maintains accurate records; verifies records and treatments; applies principles of radiation protection; regulates radioactive material; provides special procedures; provides quality assurance support.

Responsibilities

• Administers radiation therapy treatments accurately and safely, following departmental policies and procedures.
• Understands the function of all equipment, accessories, treatment policies, procedures, and protocols, and applies knowledge appropriately.
• Works with the Lead and Radiation Therapy Manager to develop new techniques and assists with emerging technology projects.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills to meet age-specific requirements for the population being served in their unit, including infants through elderly patients.
• Rotates to other treatment areas and demonstrates the knowledge and ability to maintain skills in one or more specialty areas and programs.
• Utilizes the Quality Assurance (QA) program to encompass all aspects of treatment, treatment delivery, and quality patient care.
• Assists with orientation, teaching, and instructing new staff, students, visitors, and other staff members who are unfamiliar with the department or specific procedures.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's Degree Radiation Therapy required or Bachelor's Degree Radiation Therapy preferred.
• Licenses and Credentials: Radiation Therapist [State License] required; Radiation Therapy [R.T.(T)(ARRT)] - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required.
• Experience: Clinical work experience 2-3 years required.

Skills

• Must have proficient technical knowledge and skill set, including but not limited to demonstrating efficient knowledge of all equipment operation, tools, and procedures specific to the assigned area.