Radiation Therapist I, 40 Hours.

UMass Memorial Health; Greater London; On-site; USD 45,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job description

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Exemption Status:
Non-Exempt

Schedule Details:
Monday through Friday, On Call - Required

Scheduled Hours:
8a - 4:30p

Shift:
1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours:
40

Cost Center:
10010 - 3692 Radiation Oncology

Union:
SHARE (State Healthcare and Research Employees)

Signing Bonus:
This position may have a signing bonus available; a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence, and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 16,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community, and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

I. Major Responsibilities:

1. Plans, prepares, and delivers a prescribed course of radiation to patient. Checks prescription, diagnosis, chart, and patient-identification prior to treatment. Explains procedure to patient as means of communication during treatment. Answers questions and reassures patient. Reinforces physician's advice to patient regarding reactions to treatment and to care. Prepares room and equipment for patient according to chart specifications for field size, distance, time, and the like.
2. Administers radiation therapy treatments observing radiation safety measures for patients and personnel. Transfers patient safety to treatment table, giving special care to catheters, I.V.s, and the like.
3. Monitors patient and equipment during treatment. Maintains patient markings. Maintains simulation room. Assists Radiation (Oncologist) and Physicist in simulation of patients prior to radiation treatments. Observes patient for unusual reactions and reports to supervisor or others. Assists in follow-up and clinical examinations of patient.
4. Maintains departmental records. Updates patient charts as required. Maintains records of daily treatment. Maintains separate files on all therapy patients. Schedules patient appointments.
5. Assists in care and maintenance of facilities, equipment, and supplies. Maintains work area in clean, orderly, and safe condition. Maintains equipment in good working order; makes minor repairs as necessary. Reports any hazardous conditions or equipment breakdown immediately to supervisor or others. Initiates requisitions for supplies as needed.

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:

Required:

1. Must be registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiation Therapy.
2. If not registered upon hire, the employee will have 1 year to obtain certification as a condition of continued employment.
3. Must possess a valid Massachusetts license in Radiation Therapy.

Preferred:

1. Graduate of CAHEA-approved Radiation Therapy Technology Program.

Experience/Skills:

Required:

1. Demonstrated clinical knowledge.
2. Effective verbal and written communication skills.
3. Excellent customer service skills and ability to work cooperatively with all members of the healthcare team.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health - for our patients, our community, and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player, and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

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