Radiation Therapist

Overview

Summary:

Responsible for the delivery of radiation therapy treatment as prescribed by the radiation oncologist, daily maintenance and quality assurance checks for the equipment, maintenance of the inventory of department supplies, and administrative quality assurance checks as assigned.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

• Administers radiation therapy treatments accurately and safely, following departmental policies and procedures.
• Positions and immobilizes patients according to the treatment plan, effectively evaluates images according to standard guidelines, and assists in resolving setup issues.
• Utilizes the Quality Assurance (QA) program to encompass all aspects of treatment, treatment delivery, and quality patient care.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills to meet age-specific requirements for the population being served in their unit, including infants through elderly patients.
• Ability to teach student therapists and other departmental observers.

Associate s Degree Radiation Therapy required or Bachelor s Degree Radiation Therapy preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

• Radiation Therapist [State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred
• Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred
• Radiation Therapy [R.T.(T)(ARRT)] - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) preferred
• Radiation Therapist [Temporary License - Massachusetts] - Massachusetts Department of Public Health-Radiation Control Program preferred

Clinical internship in a major cancer center 0-1 year preferred

• Demonstrate efficient knowledge of all equipment operation, tools, and procedures specific to the 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 conflicts.
• 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, and Eclipse.

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.