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Cooley Dickinson Hospital

Radiation Therapist

Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Northampton, Massachusetts, us, 01061

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Overview

Shift: 40 hours per week, day shift. The Radiation Therapist is responsible for administering radiation therapy treatments to patients as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist in accordance with accepted Radiation Therapy practice. This position is part of the 1199SEIU Bargaining Unit at Cooley Dickinson Hospital. This position reports to the Practice Manager and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures. Education

Associate's Degree Radiation Therapy required Licenses and Credentials

Radiation Therapist [Massachusetts] - Required Registered Technologist [ARRT-R] - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required Experience

Two years of experience required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Associate\'s degree in Radiation Therapy or Radiologic Science with a certificate in radiation therapy from an accredited Radiation Therapy Program required. Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills required. Physical Requirements

Standing Frequently (34-66%) Walking Frequently (34-66%) Sitting Occasionally (3-33%) Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device) Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs Pushing Occasionally (3-33%) Pulling Occasionally (3-33%) Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%) Balancing Frequently (34-66%) Stooping Occasionally (3-33%) Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%) Crouching Occasionally (3-33%) Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%) Reaching Frequently (34-66%) Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%) Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%) Feeling Constantly (67-100%) Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%) Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%) Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%) Talking Constantly (67-100%) Hearing Constantly (67-100%) Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity 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.

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