Baystate Health
Radiation Therapists
Springfield, Massachusetts · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$43k-$50kDetected 1 day ago
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Lottery odds (Level I)39
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About the role
- We educate and train hundreds of healthcare workers every year and advance knowledge about new approaches to care.
- Summary: The radiation therapist is responsible for the safe administration of high doses of ionizing radiation under the direct supervision of the radiation oncologist.
- The radiation therapist will function as a primary liaison between patients and other members of the radiation oncology team.
Responsibilities
- Performs quality assurance activities:
- Performs clinical functions:
- 6) Performs clinical functions: Simulation, Fabrication of immobilization device(s), Verification of patient set-up and immobilization, Imaging, Treatment planning, Dose calculations, Validation of treatment parameters, Treatment delivery, and Documentation.
- 12) Maintains knowledge of departmental and organizational policies and procedures.
- 13) Maintains knowledge of operator manuals and manufacturer's recommendations for the safe operation of all radiotherapy equipment.
- 17) Performs and completes other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- 10) Understand the function of equipment and analyze equipment faults seeking guidance from appropriate personnel and/or vendors as required to achieve a safe resolution.
- 14) Participates in the implementation of new technologies and subsequent training of staff members as required.
Nice to have
- 1) One year of experience.
- New graduates welcome to apply
Skills
- Detail-oriented with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong technical skills and critical thinking.
- Ability to interact with all levels of staff in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
- All correspondence can be directed to:
- Jim Pugliese, Healthcare Recruiter
- jim.pugliese@baystatehealth.org
- Associates Degree (Required)
- Certifications:
Compensation
- Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system.
- Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range.
- Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.
Benefits
- Named a top 50 cardiovascular hospital by Watson Health
Company info
- At Baystate Health we know that treating one another with dignity is what elevates respect for our patients and staff.
- Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range.
Equal opportunity
- Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.
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