Staff Radiation Therapist/Senior Radiation Therapist 7,500 Sign-On Bonus - Boston - Brigham and Women's Hospital

Description

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$7500 sign on bonus available (current employees of MGB not eligible)

Job 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.

GENERAL DUTIES

1. Works flexible shifts as directed by the Chief and Lead Radiation therapists, depending on patient volume and departmental needs.

- Coverage may be necessary on weekends and holidays in certain circumstances.

- Adapts to contingency plans, which are in response to variables which influence workload and/or schedule.

2. May be required to travel to network satellite clinics as directed by the Chief Radiation Therapist.

3. Maintains and demonstrates cooperation and responsiveness to all departmental staff members.

- Works professionally and collaboratively with all members of the care team, including, Physicians, nurses, physics and dosimetry staff, medical assistants, practice assistance.

- Models appropriate professional behavior, such as, but not limited to: courtesy, respect, constructive assertiveness, effective listening.

- Effectively utilizes professional problem solving and negotiation skills to manage conflict.

4. Attends regularly scheduled Therapist staff meetings.

5. Attends regularly scheduled continuing education activities.

6. Maintains active membership in professional organizations.

7. Other duties as assigned

Qualifications: Staff Radiation Therapist

SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

1. 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 the assigned area. This also includes demonstrating the ability to effectively troubleshoot issues as they arise.

2. Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal professional relationships with physicians, management, peers, patients, and their families.

3. Must convey a positive attitude and present a professional appearance.

4. Must have effective communication (both oral and written) skills sufficient to resolve conflicts, and relay information concisely to staff, patients, and other hospital personnel.

5. Must have sufficient organizational skills.

6. Demonstrate strong customer service skills, including the ability to use appropriate judgment, independent thinking and creativity when resolving issues and conflict.

7. Demonstrate initiative and the ability to work independently.

8. Demonstrate the ability and flexibility to effectively handle challenging and stressful situations and to balance and shift multiple priorities.

9. Must have the ability to adapt to frequent interruptions and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.

10. Must have interpersonal skills sufficient to interact effectively with patients who may be under physical and/or emotional stress.

11. Must have the ability to handle sensitive and confidential patient information. 12. 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.

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 (if applicable) required: Radiation Therapy

Required: High School + Certificate in Radiation Therapy or Associate Degree in Radiation Therapy

Preferred: BS in Radiation Therapy

Guidelines for Promotion

Qualified candidates will be considered by the management team at the time of their performance review.

Working Conditions:

1. Must be prepared to work overtime, holidays, and weekends, as needed.

2. Must be prepared to work and excel in a stressful, complex, and demanding team environment with varying workload, necessitating varying working hours. 3. Works with ionizing radiation, radioactive isotopes, MR, computers, cancer patients, both adults and children, and their families.

4. Exposure to human waste and disease.

5. Physical demands include, but are 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.

Senior Staff Radiation Therapist

In addition to the requirements listed above, 3-5 years of continuous clinical experience are required.

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

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