Sr. Radiation Therapist
Job Description
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.
Job Summary
SummaryAssists 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.
Qualifications
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 Required:
Radiation Therapist [State License]
Support [BLS Certification]
Radiation Therapy [ARRT-T] - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
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.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$ - $56.59/Hourly
Grade
6
EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.