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Radiation Therapist Senior

Brigham and Women's Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Mansfield
89 Forbes Boulevard (Show on map)
Jan 22, 2025
Assists in the daily operation of radiation therapy services. Interacts with the physician and all members of the office staff to ensure patients are treated in a timely manner. Communicates effectively and supports leadership in attaining department goals. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes Essential Functions - Takes radiographs, appropriate measurements, tattoos the patient, records all treatment parameters in chart, completed digital setup pages and completes MOSAIQ fields as needed. - Insert patient IV's for Contrast delivery according to prescribed protocols. - Discusses treatment procedure and possible reactions with patient and assures his/her understanding. - Follows established department policy for acquiring digital portal images or performs other localization techniques to verify accurate patient treatment position. - Performs daily quality assurance checks on treatment delivery systems per protocol. Education Associate's Degree Radiation Therapy required or Bachelor's Degree Radiation Therapy preferred Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Radiation Therapist [State License] Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] Radiation Therapy [ARRT-T] - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) preferred Experience Continuous clinical experience 3-5 years required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Demonstrate efficient knowledge of all equipment operation, tools and procedures specific to 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 conflict. - Must have to 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, ExacTrac, Eclipse. Physical Requirements 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%) The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. 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.