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2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.
Staff Radiation Therapist/Senior Radiation Therapist
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What they do
A Radiation Therapist uses radiation therapy to treat cancer and other diseases. Works in cancer treatment centers in collaboration with oncologists (physicians who specialize in cancer treatment) and other specialists.
$91,419 / year median in Massachusetts
+17% projected growth
Job Description
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The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. 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 Sign on bonus available! (current employees of MGB not eligible)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. Primarily responsible for delivering high doses of ionizing radiation as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist; performs radiation therapy duties characterized by a greater degree of work independence and less common radiation treatments; delivers planned courses of radiation therapy; maintains accurate records; verifies records and treatments; applies principles of radiation protection; regulates radioactive material; provides special procedures; provides quality assurance support. Does this position require Patient Care?Yes Essential Functions:
- Administers radiation therapy treatment accurately and safely, following departmental policy and procedure.
- Understands the function of all equipment, accessories, treatment policies, procedures, and protocols and applies knowledge appropriately.
- Assists with the triage of emergent cases and demonstrates the ability to negotiate the scheduling of emergent cases with other care team members.
- Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of the principles of growth and development from all life stages, ranging from infancy to geriatric.
- Utilizes the Quality Assurance (QA) program to encompass all aspects of treatment, treatment delivery, and quality patient care Qualifications Job Description Under the direction of the Chief and Lead Radiation Therapists, the Staff/Senior Radiation Therapist will demonstrate essential skills of treatment modalities and protocols to accurately set-up and administer daily radiotherapy treatments.
- / Grade 6 At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization.
EEO Statement:
2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857- 282-7642.
Benefits
- Bonuses/Stipends
- Dental Insurance