Lead Radiation Therapist

Job Description - Lead Radiation Therapist (3294828)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!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).The Lead Radiation Therapist is a professional Therapist who shares in the management of a specific care area, accepting responsibility and authority in direct collaboration with the Chief Radiation Therapist. 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 are in the categories of clinical responsibilities, administrative responsibilities, and general responsibilities. The purpose of this position is to promote the philosophy and goals of the Department of Radiation Oncology through leadership, management and the professional development of the Radiation Therapy staff.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 all treatment and imaging 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.Positions and immobilizes patients according to the treatment plan and effectively evaluates images according to standard guidelines.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. In addition, s/he must possess the ability to assess patient relative data as deemed pertinent to age-specific needs and provide care as described in the department’s policy and procedure manual.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.Collaborates with care team members to resolve clinical problems.Resolves difficult set-ups and instructs staff members and students in this area.Manages the triage of emergent cases, coordinates all on-call activities with the on-call therapist and negotiates scheduling of patients with other care team members.Other duties as assigned.Knowledge and SkillsDemonstrates advanced knowledge for all procedures performed in assigned treatment area and participates and/or rotates, when requested, in one or more specialty areas and programs.Basic Requirements:High School Diploma or equivalent with certificate in Radiation Therapy or Associate's Degree in Radiation Therapy.Minimum of four (4) years of continuous clinical experience.Valid Massachusetts State License in Radiation Therapy.Continued employment is contingent upon obtaining valid ARRT certification within 6 months of hire date.Preferred:Bachelor of Science in Radiation Therapy.Skills/Abilities/Competencies Required:Must have proficient technical knowledge and skill set. This includes but is not limited to demonstrating efficient knowledge of all equipment operation, tools and procedures specific to assigned area. This also includes demonstrating the ability to effectively troubleshoot issues as they arise.Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal professional relationships with physicians, management, peers, patients, and their families.Must convey a positive attitude and present a professional appearance.Must have effective communication (both oral and written) skills sufficient to resolve conflicts, and relay information concisely to staff, patients, and other hospital personnel.Must have sufficient organizational skills.Demonstrate strong customer service skills, including the ability to use appropriate judgment, independent thinking and creativity when resolving issues and conflict.Demonstrate initiative and the ability to work independently.Demonstrate the ability and flexibility to effectively handle challenging and stressful situations and to balance and shift multiple priorities.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 who may be under physical and/or emotional stress.Must have the 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, Align RT, Ethos.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 with varying workload, necessitating varying working hours.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; Lifting and positioning immobilization devices and beam modifying devices; Continuous standing.Subject to frequent stressful situations.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. 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

Work Locations:

BWH Boston Main Campus 75 Francis St Boston 02115Job:

Radiation Therapy/DosimetryOrganization:

Brigham & Women's Hospital (BWH)Schedule:

Full-timeStandard Hours: 40Shift:

Day JobEmployee Status:

Regular

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