radiology_technologist – Radiation Therapist

Specialty: Radiation Therapist
Facility: BIDMC
State License: MA
Certs/Licenses:
Years of Experience:
Shift: 8H Day
Guaranteed Hours:
Description: Specialty: Radiation TherapistFacility: BIDMCState License: MassachusettsCerts/Licenses: Years of Experience: Shift: 8H DayGuaranteed Hours: Description: Contract Guarantee hours= 72 Hours Biweekly on all Assignments these guaranteed hours do not include any on-call time worked Requisition Comments and Notes:BILH coversheet required. Must have experience with TrueBeam Linear Accelerators Job Summary: This position is responsible for delivering radiation therapy treatment as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist, perform daily maintenance and quality assurance checks on the equipment, and maintain the inventory of departmental supplies. Essential Responsibilities: Provides patient education in order to maximize patient compliance with his/her plan of care and provide family education when needed. Monitors patients physical and physiological response to treatment and refer patient for appropriate management when indicated. Administers radiation therapy treatment accurately and safely; monitor and report reactions, therapeutic responses and inconsistencies. Assesses patient data pertinent to age-specific needs and provides care as described in the department policy and procedure manual. Positions, immobilizes and aligns patients according to treatment plan and effectively evaluates and solves set-up problems. Maintains logs and daily treatment records including accurate documentation of all treatment procedures. Works with Level II Radiation Therapist to resolve clinical problems. Utilizes a quality assurance program to encompass all aspects of treatment delivery and quality patient care. Adapts contingency plans in response to variable which influence work load and/or schedule. Required Qualifications: License MA RadTech-RadThrpy required., and Registration American Registry of Rad Tech required., and Certificate 1 Basic Life Support required. 2+ years related work experience required. Must be a graduate of JCRT accredited institution/program in Radiation Therapy ARRT and Massachusetts license IMRT, IGRT experience required. Basic familiarity with computers. Ability to navigate at a basic level within web-based applications. Preferred Qualifications: MOSAIQ record and verify system experience NO local travelers will be accepted (cannot reside within 50 mi from the facility) NM to interview and offer Please provide dates and times available for interview at time of submission ALL RTO REQUESTS MUST BE PRESENTED AT TIME OF SUB Travelers who have worked for Beth Israel Lahey Health as travel, perm or per diem within the last six months will not be accepted – MUST be separated from facility for six months to be considered – parking can cost up to $43/day – please reach out for detailsFloat Required: NoCertifications: ARRT Cert Verification,BLS; Guaranteed Hours:40