Lead Radiation Therapist
Brigham and Women's Hospital | |
vision insurance, tuition reimbursement, 403(b) | |
United States, Massachusetts, Boston | |
60 Fenwood Road (Show on map) | |
Sep 22, 2024 | |
Description
We're offering a generous $7,500 sign-on bonus to welcome you to our team. Recognizing and valuing exceptional talent, we're eager to discuss the exciting details of this bonus during our interview process! Who We Are Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) is an international leader in health care delivery. A 793-bed teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School in Boston, it is internationally renowned for excellence in patient care, groundbreaking biomedical research, and training the next generation of leading physicians and scientists. The Radiation Oncology Department at Brigham and Women's Hospital is one of the premier radiation treatment programs in the world. We service patients from Brigham and Women's Hospital, Dana-Farber, and Dana-Farber/Boston Children's Hospital. Come join our dynamic team as a radiation therapist and practice at the top of your license by utilizing your expertise to deliver cutting-edge cancer care. What You Will Do Under the direction of the Chief Therapist, the Lead Therapist will share in the management of a specific area. The Lead Radiation Therapist will assume responsibility for specific activities related to maintaining the overall quality control of treatments, and the orientation, education, and supervision of Senior and Staff Radiation Therapists in the Department of Radiation Oncology. Specific responsibilities include development of unit programs and departmental policies. These groups of activities will be delegated by the Chief Radiation Therapist and involve clinical responsibilities, administrative responsibilities, and general responsibilities. May be required to demonstrate basic knowledge and skills in one or more specialty areas and programs, including but not limited to: * GE & Siemens Simulators * Varian Linacs, including Ethos * Tattoo-less treatments using AlignRT, Brainlab, SBRT, SRS/SRT, HDR, TBI, IMRT, VMAT, and Pediatric Anesthesia cases * Brachytherapy/HDR Other opportunities for growth & training include: * MR Simulator * MR Linac * RTT Contouring and Adaptive Planning Essential Functions
* Educates patients/families regarding procedure and/or treatment to be performed. * Demonstrates professional behavior/conduct in all interactions; fosters teamwork, efficient use of resources and quality patient outcomes. * Operates treatment and treatment planning equipment to include simulation in accordance with departmental policy. Prepares treatments and administers prescribed doses in accordance with established policies. Prepares and maintains accurate documentation.
* Possesses an advanced knowledge base and ability to accurately perform and teach all policy, procedures, QA measures including New Start and Cone Down chart checks, weekly chart checks, scheduling, treatment procedures, image review guidelines, and billing procedures. * Positions and immobilizes patients according to the treatment plan and effectively evaluates images according to standard guidelines and assists in solving set-up issues.
* Coordinates with the Clinical Radiation Therapy Program Director, the clinical assignment, instruction, and evaluation of Radiation Therapy students. * Manages the triage & scheduling of emergent cases, coordinates all on-call activities with the on-call therapist and other care team members.
Qualifications
What You Will Bring. * High School Diploma or equivalent with certificate in Radiation Therapy or associates degree in Radiation Therapy * Valid Massachusetts State License in Radiation Therapy * Continued employment is contingent upon obtaining valid ARRT certification within 6 months of hire date * Valid BLS certification * 4 years of continuous clinical experience What You Will Get $7,500 Sign-On Bonus for qualified, external candidates! Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance: Starts day 1! PTO: Up to 30 days annually for new hires including 10 holidays Retirement: A hospital funded pension plan plus a 403(b) retirement savings plan with hospital match Commuting: Subsidized MBTA pass (50% discount) Tuition Reimbursement EEO StatementBWH is an Affirmative Action 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. Primary Location
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MA-Boston-BWH Boston Main Campus
Work Locations
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BWH Boston Main Campus
75 Francis St
Boston
02115 Job
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Radiation Therapy/Dosimetry
Organization
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Brigham & Women's Hospital(BWH)
Schedule
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Full-time
Standard Hours
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40
Shift
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Day Job
Employee Status
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Regular
Recruiting Department
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BWH Radiation Oncology
Job Posting
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Jun 18, 2024
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