Radiation Therapist, Full-time

Job Description

Massachusetts General Hospital

Site: Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc.

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

With energy and purpose, Cooley Dickinson Health Care, a member of the Mass General Brigham system, is advancing health care in western Massachusetts, and has been since 1886. Our network employs more than 2,000 medical professionals and support staff, at our main Hospital campus in Northampton and additional locations in twelve towns throughout the Pioneer Valley. Cooley Dickinson’s VNA & Hospice is also a vital part of our network, providing home-based services throughout Hampshire and Franklin counties.



Job Summary

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.



Qualifications


Education

  • Associate’s Degree Radiation Therapy required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

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.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

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%)

  • Remote Type


    Onsite


    Work Location

    30 Locust Street


    Scheduled Weekly Hours


    40


    Employee Type


    Regular


    Work Shift

    Day (United States of America)



    EEO Statement:

    Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.



    Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

    At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.

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