Radiation Therapist​/Senior Radiation Therapist

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The Department of Radiation Oncology Main Campus is comprised of two hospital departments and one physician group:
Brigham And Women’s Hospital (BWH), Dana–Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI), and the Brigham and Women’s Physicians Organization (BWPO).

Under the direction of the Chief and Lead Radiation Therapists, the Staff Radiation Therapist will demonstrate essential skills of treatment modalities and protocols to accurately set‑up and administer daily radiotherapy treatments. The Staff Radiation Therapist communicates effectively with patients, families, medical staff, and the healthcare team.

• Works flexible shifts as directed by the Chief and Lead Radiation therapists, depending on patient volume and departmental needs.
  • Coverage may be necessary on weekends and holidays in certain circumstances.
  • Adapts to contingency plans, which are in response to variables which influence workload and/or schedule.
• May be required to travel to network satellite clinics as directed by the Chief Radiation Therapist.
• Maintains and demonstrates cooperation and responsiveness to all departmental staff members.
  • Works professionally and collaboratively with all members of the care team, including Physicians, nurses, physics and dosimetry staff, medical assistants, practice assistance.
  • Models appropriate professional behavior, such as, but not limited to: courtesy, respect, constructive assertiveness, effective listening.
  • Effectively utilizes professional problem solving and negotiation skills to manage conflict.
• Attends regularly scheduled Therapist staff meetings.
• Attends regularly scheduled continuing education activities.
• Maintains active membership in professional organizations.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must have proficient technical knowledge and skill set. This includes but is not limited to demonstrating efficient knowledge of all equipment operation, tools, and procedures specific to the assigned area. This also includes demonstrating the ability to effectively troubleshoot issues as they arise.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal professional relationships with physicians, management, peers, patients, and their families.
• Must convey a positive attitude and present a professional appearance.
• Must have effective communication (both oral and written) skills sufficient to resolve conflicts, and relay information concisely to staff, patients, and other hospital personnel.
• Must have sufficient organizational skills.
• Demonstrate strong customer service skills, including the ability to use appropriate judgment, independent thinking and creativity when resolving issues and conflict.
• Demonstrate initiative and the ability to work independently.
• Demonstrate the ability and flexibility to effectively handle challenging and stressful situations and to balance and shift multiple priorities.
• Must have the ability to adapt to frequent interruptions and shifting priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Must have interpersonal skills sufficient to interact effectively with patients who may be under physical and/or emotional stress.
• Must have the 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, Exac Trac, Eclipse, Align RT, Ethos.

Required:

• Valid Massachusetts State License in Radiation…