Job: Radiation Therapist

Berkshire Health Systems
742 North Street
PITTSFIELD, MA 01201

Phone:(413) 447-2784
Fax:413-447-2091
Website:berkshirehealthsystems.org

Company Description:
Berkshire Health Systems offers individuals the opportunity to work in an environment where they will be challenged, supported, and respected. As the region’s leading provider of comprehensive healthcare services, our employees are affiliated with an award winning teaching hospital, dedicated colleagues, and world class technology. The BHS family is proud to deliver the kind of advanced healthcare most commonly found in large metropolitan centers.

Additional Business Name: Berkshire Health Systems

Job Title:
Radiation Therapist
Salary Range:Location:
Pittsfield
Job Type:Category:
Full TimeHealthcare/Healthcare Professional
Education Level:Work Experience:
Certification
Description:

Radiation Therapist – Full Time – Day Shift

Pay Range: $39/hour for entry level. Pay based on experience.

Responsibilities and Requirements

  • Primary Function
    • Administers radiation treatments, simulations, dosimetry functions, and fabricates blocks in preparation for treatment
    • Requires initiative and independent judgment
    • Proper care of the client in accordance with the departmental and hospital policies and procedures is required
    • Performs radiation therapy treatments as required in either a scheduled or emergent environment under the supervision of the Radiation Oncologist
    • Updates procedure manuals as needed
    • Manages daily treatment schedule of all assignments on the clinical equipment
    • Observes and demonstrates familiarity with all safety features in each clinical area
    • Works closely with reception, Nursing, and physician components in the provision of patient care
  • Position Qualifications
    • Experience
      • Minimum active exposure in approved program for Radiation Therapy
    • Education and Training
      • Must have completed formal training from a JRCERT accredited radiation therapy program
    • License, Certification & Registration
      • MALIC - Massachusetts Radiology License
      • CPR - CPR Required
      • ARRT(T) - Radiation Therapy
  • Other Requirements
    • Ability to function independently and proficiently in a high stress, work intensive environment
    • Attendance at all mandatory education is required

Benefits

Berkshire Health Systems offers one of the most comprehensive Benefit Plans you can find! This includes but is not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, 403b Pension Plan and much more

Berkshire Health Systems supports diversity in our workforce.

Visit www.berkshirehealthsystems.org and click on Employment to apply today!