Radiation Therapist (TrueBeam IMRT/IGRT)
Boston, MA
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Radiation Therapist (Travel Assignment)

Specialty: Radiation Therapy
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Deliver radiation therapy treatment as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist.
• Perform daily maintenance and quality assurance checks on TrueBeam Linear Accelerators.
• Maintain inventory of departmental supplies.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide patient and family education to maximize compliance with treatment plans.
• Monitor patients' physical and physiological responses to treatment; refer for management as needed.
• Administer radiation therapy accurately and safely; monitor and report reactions and therapeutic responses.
• Assess patient data according to age-specific needs and departmental policies.
• Position, immobilize, and align patients according to treatment plans; troubleshoot setup issues.
• Maintain logs and daily treatment records with accurate documentation.
• Collaborate with Level II Radiation Therapist to resolve clinical problems.
• Utilize quality assurance programs to ensure treatment delivery and patient care quality.
• Adapt contingency plans based on workload and schedule changes.

Required Qualifications

• Licensed MA RadTech-RadThrpy.
• Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Minimum 2 years of related work experience.
• Graduate of JCRT accredited Radiation Therapy program.
• Massachusetts state license.
• Experience with IMRT and IGRT.
• Basic computer skills and ability to navigate web-based applications.
• Experience with TrueBeam Linear Accelerators required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with MOSAIQ record and verify system.

Additional Information

• No local travelers accepted (must reside more than 50 miles from the facility).
• Travelers must not have worked for this health system in any capacity within the last 6 months.
• Contract guarantee: 72 hours biweekly (excluding on-call time).
• Parking costs may be up to $43/day.
• BILH coversheet required.

This opportunity is ideal for experienced Radiation Therapists seeking a travel assignment with a reputable health system and who meet the specified licensure and experience requirements.