Radiation Therapist or Senior Radiation Therapist - Per Diem
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The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.
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.
Starting pay rate:
Radiation Therapist $48
Senior Radiation Therapist $50.92
Job Summary Under the direction of the Chief Radiation Therapist and Lead Radiation Therapist, the Staff Radiation Therapist is 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.
Responsibilities
Responsible for daily patient care and education.- Appropriately involves the patient and their family in care and care decisions.
- Maintains and demonstrates respect for patient confidentiality and modesty.
- Explains the treatment procedure.
- Arranges daily radiation treatment schedule.
- Monitors patient's physical and physiological response and reactions to treatment and refers patient for appropriate management as needed.
Administers radiation therapy treatment accurately and safely.- Monitors and reports treatment variances and inconsistencies.
- Accurately documents all treatment delivery information in the electronic medical record (EMR).
Responsible for the safe and accurate utilization of all aspects of the EMR and Record and Verify system.Possesses knowledge of all scheduling, treatment, image review, and billing procedures involving the EMR system.Demonstrates ability to accurately perform all required new start chart checks and weekly chart checks.Positions, immobilizes and aligns patients according to the treatment plan and effectively evaluates and assists in solving set‑up issues.Understands the function of all equipment, accessories, treatment methods policies, procedures, protocols and applies knowledge appropriately.Assists the Lead Radiation Therapist to develop new techniques or resolve clinical problems.Participates in and appropriately documents the Time Out procedure for every treatment verification and daily treatment.Utilizes the Quality Assurance (QA) program to encompass all aspects of treatment, treatment delivery and quality patient care.Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of the principles of growth and development from all life stages, ranging from infancy to geriatric. In addition, s/he must possess the ability to assess patient relative data as deemed pertinent to age‑specific needs and provide care as described in the department's policy and procedure manual.Demonstrates an understanding of the patient functional mobility assessment tool and mobilizes patients using appropriate mechanical assistive devices, such as ceiling lifts and lateral transfer devices, during the provision of patient care.Demonstrates cooperation and responsiveness to all staff members.- 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.Participates in some clinical instruction and evaluation of the Radiation Therapy Technology students.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.
Rotates to other treatment areas as directed by the Chief and Lead Radiation Therapist. These areas may include specialty areas such as the simulation suites, Cobalt 60 TBI…
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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