Radiation Therapy Senior Specialist sign-on Bonus $7,500



Under the supervision of the Team Leader:

• Responsible for the delivery of safe, accurate radiation therapy treatments according to the prescription provided by the Radiation Oncologist and any treatment protocol.
• Responsible for daily quality assurance on treatment units.
• Responsible for quality assurance of treatment parameters and patient identification.
• Responsible for scheduling patients, maintaining coordination of treatment related activities and performing patient education.
• Responsible for orientation of new staff and education of therapy students.
• Responsible for efficient delivery of treatments and with maximum patient satisfaction.
• Participate in performance appraisal for other therapists and students.

Treatment Planning and Simulation

• Understands patient history / diagnosis
• Makes recommendations for treatment plan
• Constructs immobilization devices as needed
• Discusses procedure with patient, assures his/her understanding
• Establishes proper patient position/immobilization based on input from physician
• Takes radiographs, appropriate measurements, tattoos the patient, records all treatment parameters in chart, completed digital setup pages and completes MOSAIQ fields as needed
• Performs basic dosimetry procedures
• Insert patient IV's for Contrast delivery according to prescribed protocols.

Treatment Delivery

• Discusses treatment procedure and possible reactions with patient and assures his/her understanding

• Follows established department policy for acquiring digital portal images, or performs other localization techniques to verify accurate patient treatment position

• Follows site specific treatment delivery set up tolerance

• Monitors patients for unusual reactions and events, reporting occurrences to the radiation oncologist, resident or nurse

• Accurately delivers and documents radiation treatment according to prescription

Quality Assurance

• Reviews charts and all treatment parameters to ensure compliance with department QMP

• Performs periodic chart checks for completeness of documentation

• Performs daily quality assurance checks on treatment delivery systems per protocol

Other Duties

• Work with patient, family and support services to establish a schedule that will allow the radiation therapy program to proceed as smoothly as possible.

• Maintains an orderly, clean and efficient work area

• Maintains inventory of all patient care and delivery supplie

• Participates in department meetings, retraining and continuing education activitie

• Joins and actively participates in department committees, retraining and continuing education activities.

Qualifications

Must be a graduate of an ARRT recognized program or equivalent in radiation therapy technology, BS required if graduated after 2000. Associate degrees will be accepted for candidates that completed their education prior to 2000.

Minimum 3 years' experience as radiation therapist.

Current Massachusetts Radiologic Technologist-Radiation Therapy License required

ARRT Certification or equivalent certification accepted by the State of Massachusetts with active registration and CE compliance required.

EEO Statement

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