Radiation Medicine Therapist - Radiation Oncology

Join BMC Software as a Radiation Medicine Therapist - Radiation Oncology in Boston, Massachusetts.

Key Responsibilities

• Reviews patient treatment chart for prescription, treatment time and prescribed dose, and prepares treatment room and equipment according to procedure.

• Explains procedures to patients, to elicit their cooperation; reassures patients regarding treatment reactions, and advises on care of irradiated body areas.

• Prepares patients for treatment, moving patients from wheelchair or lifter to treatment table as needed.

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.

Benefits & Compensation

• Pay rate: $42.87 - $55.46/hr.

Work Schedule

• Part-Time position.

• Call responsibilities required.

Work with BMC Software in Boston, Massachusetts.