UMass Memorial Health
Radiation Therapist II, Radiation Oncology, 40 Hours, Days
UMass Memorial Health, Worcester, Massachusetts, us, 01609
Radiation Therapist II, Radiation Oncology, 40 Hours, Days
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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
10020 - 3692 Radiation Oncology
Union
SHARE (State Healthcare and Research Employees)
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 20,000 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.
Administers radiation therapy to patients following established standards, practices and guidelines. Always performing radiation safety measures for the protection of patients and personnel. Collaborates with the supervisor to deliver appropriate, safe, high quality and cost effective care.
I. Major Responsibilities
Responsible for efficient operation of the assigned clinical treatment or simulation unit. 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. 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. 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. Maintains departmental records. Updates patient charts as required. Maintains records of daily treatment. Maintains separate files on all therapy patients. Schedules patient appointments. 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. Assists in the development of new techniques and/or the resolution of clinical problems. Teaches when operational possible in the Radiation Therapy Technology school.
License/Certification/Education
II. Position Qualifications:
Required
Must be registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiation Therapy Must have a valid Massachusetts license in Radiation Therapy.
Preferred
Graduate of CAHEA-approved Radiation Therapy Technology Program.
Experience/Skills
Required:
Minimum of five years of continuous clinical experience in a comparable clinical setting. Must have knowledge and experience in: Specialty areas such as Simulation, Total Body Irradiation, and Total Skin Irradiation. 3-Dimensional, SBRT, SRT, SRS, IMRT, KV AND CBCT imaging and treatments and Quality Assurance programs. Computer Management System for Radiation Oncology, i.e., ARIA, Impac, etc. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Excellent customer service skills and ability to work cooperatively with all members of the healthcare team.
Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.
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.
As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible. Seniority level
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Employment type Full-time Job function
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Radiation Therapist II, Radiation Oncology, 40 Hours, Days
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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
10020 - 3692 Radiation Oncology
Union
SHARE (State Healthcare and Research Employees)
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 20,000 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.
Administers radiation therapy to patients following established standards, practices and guidelines. Always performing radiation safety measures for the protection of patients and personnel. Collaborates with the supervisor to deliver appropriate, safe, high quality and cost effective care.
I. Major Responsibilities
Responsible for efficient operation of the assigned clinical treatment or simulation unit. 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. 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. 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. Maintains departmental records. Updates patient charts as required. Maintains records of daily treatment. Maintains separate files on all therapy patients. Schedules patient appointments. 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. Assists in the development of new techniques and/or the resolution of clinical problems. Teaches when operational possible in the Radiation Therapy Technology school.
License/Certification/Education
II. Position Qualifications:
Required
Must be registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiation Therapy Must have a valid Massachusetts license in Radiation Therapy.
Preferred
Graduate of CAHEA-approved Radiation Therapy Technology Program.
Experience/Skills
Required:
Minimum of five years of continuous clinical experience in a comparable clinical setting. Must have knowledge and experience in: Specialty areas such as Simulation, Total Body Irradiation, and Total Skin Irradiation. 3-Dimensional, SBRT, SRT, SRS, IMRT, KV AND CBCT imaging and treatments and Quality Assurance programs. Computer Management System for Radiation Oncology, i.e., ARIA, Impac, etc. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Excellent customer service skills and ability to work cooperatively with all members of the healthcare team.
Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.
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.
As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible. Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
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