Radiation Therapist , Radiation Oncology Fitchburg

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Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Hiring Range: $36.26 - $61.79

Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details: Monday through Friday, On Call - Required

Scheduled

Hours:

8a - 4:30p

Shift: 1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours: 40

Cost Center: 10020 - 3694 Radiation Oncology Hlth Allian

Union: SHARE (State Healthcare and Research Employees)

This position may have a signing bonus available; a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading‑edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other.

• Plans, prepares, and delivers a prescribed course of radiation to patient. Checks prescription, diagnosis, chart and patient-identification prior to treatment. Explains procedure to patient as means of communication during treatment. Answers questions and reassures patient. Reinforces physician's advice to patient regarding reactions to treatment and to care.

• Administers radiation therapy treatments observing radiation safety measures for patients and personnel. Transfers patient safety to treatment table, giving special care to catheters, I.V.'s, and the like.

• Monitors patient and equipment during treatment. Maintains patient markings. Maintains simulation room. Assists Radiation Oncologist and Physicist in simulation of patients prior to radiation treatments. Observes patient for unusual reactions and reports to supervisor or others. Assists in follow‑up and clinical examinations of patient.

• Maintains departmental records. Updates patient charts as required. Maintains records of daily treatment. Maintains separate files on all therapy patients. Schedules patient appointments.

• Assists in care and maintenance of facilities, equipment and supplies. Maintains work area in clean, orderly and safe condition. Maintains equipment in good working order; makes minor repairs as necessary. Reports any hazardous conditions or equipment breakdown immediately to supervisor or others. Initiates requisitions for supplies as needed.

Required:

• Must be registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiation Therapy.
• If not registered upon hire, the employee will have 1 year to obtain certification as a condition of continued employment.
• Must possess a valid Massachusetts license in Radiation Therapy.

Preferred:

• Graduate of CAHEA‑approved Radiation Therapy Technology Program.

Required:

• Demonstrated clinical knowledge.
• Effective verbal and written communication skill.
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to work cooperatively with all members of the healthcare team.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We are an equal‑opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talent acquisition. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.