Job Description
Overview
The Lead Radiation Therapist is responsible for ensuring quality radiation therapy is consistently and accurately delivered as instructed
by Dosimetrists, Chief Medical Physicist and Physician. S/he oversees the workflow and adjustments as needed to ensure patient care is
not disrupted. The Lead Radiation Therapist functions as a part of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure continuity of care and serves as a
technical advisor to other members of the multidisciplinary team and the Radiation Therapist. The Lead Therapist supervises other
radiation therapists.
Responsibilities
Patient Care
* Simulates patients using 3-D CT technology, constructs or utilizes positioning devices to set-up patient and treatment parameters prior to initiation of Radiation Therapy..
* Accurately administers radiation treatment according to department policies and procedures.
* Demonstrates ability to provide treatment at multiple locations as needed to provide coverage.
* Knowledge of physics and human anatomy.
* Responds to and applies critical thinking skills in a emergency or crisis situations.
Event Participation and Coordination
* Participates in Cancer Center sponsored community health screenings and events.
* May attend Tumor Boards or Tumor Conferences sponsored by NAH.
Team Development
* Coordinates the interviewing, hiring, orientation and training for all new Radiation Therapists and locums
* Monitors daily treatment schedule to ensure staffing is appropriate for patient load.
* Promotes educational opportunities for Radiation Therapist.
* Serves as a technical advisor to the Radiation Therapists and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
* Maintains knowledge of treatment devices and various treatment options.
* S/he provides input on performance evaluations, promotions and corrective action if needed.
* Documents patient or therapist incidents, communicates concerns to management and assists with creating a corrective action plan.
Compliance/Safety
* Responsible for reporting any safety-related incident in a timely fashion through the Midas/RDE tool; attends all safety-related training programs; performs work in a safe manner; monitors work environment for possible safety issues and ensures others are also performing work in a safe manner.
* Stays current and complies with state and federal regulations/statutes and company policies that impact the employee's area of responsibility.
* If required for the position, ensures all certifications and/or licenses are up-to-date and valid prior to expiration dates.
* Completes all company mandatory modules and required job-specific training in the specified time frame.
* Responsible for reviewing departmental charges ensuring all procedures are accounted for hospital and physician revenue.
Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)- Required
Graduate of an accredited program in Radiation Therapy Technology- Required
Certification & Licensures
Registered by State or National Organization in conjunction with Radiation Therapy- Required
BLS (American Heart Association)- Required
Experience
5 years experience as a Radiation Therapist- Preferred
Experience with Varian ARIA EMR- Preferred
Healthcare is a rapidly changing environment and technology is integrated into almost all aspects of patient care. Computers and other electronic devices are utilized across the organization and throughout each department. Colleagues must have an understanding of computers, and competence in using computers and basic software programs.
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