Staff Radiation Therapist
Partner's Healthcare

Job Info

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Site: Wentworth-Douglass Hospital

At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission-from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.

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Job Summary
We have a full time position open in our Radiation Oncology department.

Come join an outstanding team of compassionate Radiation Therapists. We work in a fast-paced environment and strive to deliver the safest, most precise, high quality of care. We are a hospital-based department but also have a free-standing facility in Portsmouth. We average 85 - 90 treatments daily between the 2 locations. Our extended team consist of 4 Radiation Oncologists, 3 Physicists, 4 Dosimetrists, 6 RNs and 14 Radiation Therapists. The equipment we use includes: 2 Phillips Big Bore CT simulators, 2 Varian Truebeams, 1 Varian EDGE and 1 Nucletron HDR Afterloader.

If you want to be part of a team whose main goal is delivering exceptional patient care, apply!

Mass General Brigham-Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.

At Mass General Brigham and Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, we believe in equal access to quality care, employment and advancement opportunities encompassing the full spectrum of human diversity: race, gender, sexual orientation, ability, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other forms of human presence and expression that make us better able to provide innovative and cutting-edge healthcare and research.

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital remains among the nation's top hospitals for patient experience as a recipient of the Healthgrades 2022 Outstanding Patient Experience Award for the ninth consecutive year. Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is renowned as one of the largest acute care hospitals in the Seacoast region of New Hampshire and Southern Maine.

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.

Essential Functions: Administers radiation therapy treatment accurately and safely.
-Responsible for the safe and accurate utilization of all aspects of the EMR and Record and Verify system.

-Positions, immobilizes and aligns patients according to the treatment plan and effectively evaluate and assist in solving set-up issues.

-Assists the Lead Radiation Therapist to develop new techniques or resolve clinical problems.

-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.

Qualifications

Education
Associate's Degree Radiation Therapy required or Bachelor's Degree Radiation Therapy preferred

Experience Minimum Required
• Graduate of an approved ARRT Radiation Therapy Program.
• Registry eligible

Education Minimum Required
• Graduate of an approved ARRT Radiation Therapy Program.

Licensure and/or Certifications Required
• NH State Medical Imaging License by March 30, 2019
• AHA BLS, ARRT w/in 12 mos

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)

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%)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

789 Central Avenue

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

EEO Statement:

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital 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.

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