Radiation Therapist

About the position

Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it's our way of life, and you'll be at the heart of it. Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable health system with multiple hospitals, clinics, and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home. Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted ‘Best Place to Work' for 7 years in a row! We are searching for a talented Radiation Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of duties to ensure safe and accurate radiation therapy treatment/simulations to patients.
• Prepare treatment rooms for each patient and participate in the orientation and education of patients to treatment regime.
• Oversee department quality assurance activities including monitoring the daily machine and CT simulator.
• Effectively utilize problem solving and negotiation skills to manage conflict.
• Model appropriate behavior at all times to patients and staff at all levels.

Requirements

• An Associates Degree in an accredited Radiation Therapy program is required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Good customer service skills are required as evidenced through strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience working in an EMR environment with MOSAIQ exposure is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to assume managerial responsibilities in the absence of the Chief Radiation Therapist and serve as a role model at all times is required.
• Membership in professional organizations is recommended.
• One (1) year of related work experience in radiation oncology is required.
• New graduates with the completion of one (1) year clinical internship in a major cancer center with experience working with current linear accelerators, simulation and verification/record systems will be considered.
• Certification and registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) with current licensure in the state of Massachusetts required.
• New graduates must be registry eligible and licensed in Massachusetts.
• BLS certification is required.
• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
• Generous Earned Time Off Package
• Employee Wellbeing Program
• 403B Retirement Plan with company match
• Tuition assistance / Federal Loan forgiveness programs
• Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training