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Cross Country Healthcare

Radiation Therapist

Cross Country Healthcare, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298

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Radiation Medicine Therapist Schedule:

Full Time, Monday – Friday, 7a-3:30p

Pay:

$89,000 to $115,356 per year

Sign-On Bonus:

$10,000

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Chief Radiation Medicine Technologist and under general supervision, delivers accurate dosages of radiation using up-to-date equipment and documents same in order to fulfill the prescription given by the physician and provide quality patient care.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION Requires knowledge of Radiation Medicine generally acquired through completion of an Associate’s Degree or equivalent from an accredited institution.

EXPERIENCE Requires knowledge of department policies and procedures, familiarity with equipment, and proper set-up of equipment normally acquired through three to six months on-the-job training.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Requires analytical ability to determine proper set-up of equipment and patient, calculate length of treatment, and detect adverse reactions to treatments.

Must have interpersonal skills sufficient to work with others and deal effectively with patients.

MUST-HAVES

Requires knowledge of Radiation Medicine generally acquired through completion of an Associate’s Degree or equivalent from an accredited institution

Requires knowledge of department policies and procedures, familiarity with equipment, and proper set-up of equipment normally acquired through three to six months on-the-job training

Requires analytical ability to determine proper set-up of equipment and patient, calculate length of treatment and detect adverse reactions to treatments

KEY SPECIALIZED RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare, position, and immobilize patients for radiation therapy using precise techniques

Review treatment charts, prescriptions, and prescribed dose before each session

Set up and operate radiation therapy equipment; place blocks/wedges as needed

Administer prescribed radiation dosages and monitor patients via intercom/TV system

Assess patient reactions (e.g., skin changes, nausea) and determine when physician review is needed

Verify blood counts and port films weekly

Calculate surface, depth, cumulative, and total radiation doses when Physicist is unavailable

Assist Physicist with contours, measurements, and verification of treatment plans

Document exact dosages and create/update diagrams of treatment fields in the patient chart

Inspect and verify equipment safety interlocks

Monitor equipment performance and report malfunctions

Stay current with radiation therapy trends and technical developments

BENEFITS

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement

Paid Time Off

Other

Seniority Level Not Applicable

Employment Type Full-time

Job Function Health Care Provider

Industries Hospitals and Health Care

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