Staff Radiation Therapist

Job Description - Staff Radiation Therapist (3289044)General Summary:The Department of Radiation Oncology Main Campus is comprised of two hospital departments and one physician group: Brigham And Women’s Hospital (BWH), Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI), and the Brigham and Women’s Physicians Organization (BWPO). Under the direction of the Chief and Lead Radiation Therapists, the Staff Radiation Therapist will demonstrate essential skills of treatment modalities and protocols to accurately set-up and administer daily radiotherapy treatments. The Staff Radiation Therapist communicates effectively with patients, families, medical staff, and healthcare team.Principal Duties and Responsibilities:CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIESWill be expected to perform radiotherapy on site at assigned department: Brigham And Women’s Hospital.Responsible for daily patient care and education:Appropriately involves the patient and their family in care and care decisions.Maintains and demonstrates respect for patient confidentiality and modesty.Explains the treatment procedures.Arranges daily radiation treatment schedule.Attentive to patient needs and concerns by continuous monitoring of the patient’s physical and physiological response and reactions to treatment and refer patient for appropriate management as needed.Administers radiation therapy treatment accurately and safely, following departmental policy and procedure:Monitors and reports treatment variances and inconsistencies.Accurately documents all treatment delivery information in the electronic medical record (EMR).Positions and immobilizes patients according to the treatment plan and effectively evaluates images according to standard guidelines and assists in solving set-up issues.Demonstrates the ability to care for acute Inpatients.Demonstrates the ability to care for pediatric patients, including pediatric patients requiring anesthesia.Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of the principles of growth and development from all life stages, ranging from infancy to geriatric.Demonstrates an understanding of the patient functional mobility assessment tool and mobilizes patients using appropriate mechanical assistive devices, such as ceiling lifts and lateral transfer devices, during the provision of patient care.Other duties as assigned.KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLSRotates to other treatment areas as directed by the Chief and Lead Radiation Therapists. May be required to demonstrate basic knowledge and skills in one or more specialty areas and programs, including but not limited to:Procedures:Align RT, including tattoo-less workflowsStereotactic CNSStereotactic Radiotherapy (SRT)Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS)Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT)Total Marrow Lymph Irradiation (TMLI)Adaptive Radiotherapy, including contouringCraniospinal RadiotherapyExtremity/Sarcoma RadiotherapySpecialty Rotations will include these additional responsibilities:Simulation:Demonstrates knowledge and ability to operate CT scanner and CT scanner software.Demonstrates knowledge and ability to complete tasks in the Treatment planning software (Eclipse).Demonstrates knowledge and ability to operate LAP Lasers.Explains simulation procedure, including the administration of permanent tattoos for set up purposes.Assists and interacts with all departmental Radiation Therapists, demonstrating the ability to answer all questions and details pertaining to simulation to ensure quality treatment.Demonstrates the ability to create immobilization devices, bolus, and accurately document set up instructions.Demonstrates knowledge and ability to perform all aspects of both treatment and simulation. Assists treatment machines with difficult set ups.Participates in the IV contrast program, including; Patient Screening, Peripheral IV placement, Injection of IV contrast agents via power injector.Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency in use of IV contrast Power injectors.Able to navigate and enter orders in the Hospital EMR (EPIC).May be asked to participate in MR Simulation procedures.Assists in scheduling/rescheduling appointments, as needed.Assists other areas of the department during low volume periods.Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency in the use of Point of Care (POC) Testing via the i-STAT analyzer for Creatinine results.ADMINISTRATIVEPerforms daily QA measures to ensure proficient operation of all imaging and treatment equipment.Performs daily shutdown procedures.Participate in and appropriately documents the Time Out procedure for all treatments delivery information.Responsible for the safe and accurate access and use of all aspects of the EMR and Record and Verify systems.Possesses knowledge of all patient scheduling and billing procedures.Demonstrates ability to accurately perform all required New Start chart checks, Cone Down chart checks, and weekly chart checks.Assists the Lead Radiation Therapist to develop new techniques and assist with emerging technology projects.Utilizes the Quality Assurance (QA) program to encompass all aspects of treatment, treatment delivery, and quality patient care.Other duties as assigned.GENERAL DUTIESWorks flexible shifts as directed by the Chief and Lead Radiation therapists, depending on patient volume and departmental needs.May be required to travel to network satellite clinics as directed by the Chief Radiation Therapist.Maintains and demonstrates cooperation and responsiveness to all departmental staff members.Attends regularly scheduled Therapist staff meetings.Attends regularly scheduled continuing education activities.Maintains active membership in professional organizations.Other duties as assigned.SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:Must have proficient technical knowledge and skill set.Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal professional relationships.Must convey a positive attitude and present a professional appearance.Must have effective communication skills sufficient to resolve conflicts.Must have sufficient organizational skills.Demonstrate strong customer service skills.Demonstrate initiative and the ability to work independently.Must have the ability to adapt to frequent interruptions and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.Must have interpersonal skills sufficient to interact effectively with patients.Must have to ability to handle sensitive and confidential patient information.Must be proficient in the use of the Radiation Oncology Information Systems.Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations:Required: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.Field of Study:

Radiation TherapyRequired:

High School + Certificate in Radiation Therapy or Associate Degree in Radiation Therapy.Preferred:

BS in Radiation Therapy.Working Conditions:Must be prepared to work overtime, holidays, and weekends, as needed.Must be prepared to work and excel in a stressful, complex, and demanding team environment.Works with ionizing radiation, radioactive isotopes, MR, computers, cancer patients, both adults and children, and their families.Exposure to human waste and disease.Physical demands include but not limited to lifting and repositioning patients, using mechanical assistive devices.BWH 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.Primary Location

MA-Boston-BWH Longwood Medical AreaWork Locations

BWH Longwood Medical Area 75 Francis Street Boston 02115Job

Radiation Therapy/DosimetryOrganization

Brigham & Women's Hospital(BWH)Schedule

Standard Hours: 1Shift

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