Radiation Therapist Team Lead - Huntley Clinic Full-time Days

The salary range for this position is $46.44 - $65.02 (Hourly Rate)

Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.

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From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

Benefits:

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

Description

The  Radiation Therapy Clinical Lead reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Under the direction of the Therapy Manager, the Therapy Clinical Lead supports the planning, leadership, and coordination of activities related to the delivery of radiation therapy and patient care. This position assists with the recruitment, onboarding, and training of staff. The role is responsible for promoting a positive first impression for patients, serving as a patient advocate, and helping ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care and service.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates competence in all duties of a Foundational Radiation Therapist.

• Mentors and participates in onboarding of new therapists.

• Serves as a liaison between therapists and all other department staff.

• Facilitates therapy team meetings.

• Assists in training therapists on department policies and procedures in tandem with the Radiation Therapy Clinical Coordinator(s).

• Leads or participates in department initiatives and committees.

• Participates in the interview process of new hires and students.

• Assists with facilities and supply orders.

• Optimizes resources and staff coverage in response to vacillating clinical demands.

• Participates in department initiatives and committees.

• Identifies areas of improvement to enhance patient satisfaction.

• Recommends process improvement and provides staff feedback.

• Instigates discussion and provides relevant updates in team meetings.

• Champions a culture of safety for all patients and department staff, notifying Therapy Manager of instances that deviate from NM standards.

• Approaches problems with a solution mindset.

• Sets and executes personal development objectives.

• Mentors Foundational and Advanced Therapists and supports growth for those in training.

• Recommends process improvement and provides staff feedback.

• Assists with inventory and supply order.

• Collects and tracks data as assigned.

• Acts as a primary resource providing competent clinical and professional leadership.

• Functions as a role model for all department staff in promoting NM Patient’s First Mission.

• Completes other duties as assigned by Manager.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent (Radiologic Technologist with advanced training and board certification in Radiation Therapy) 

Licensure:

• IEMA- Illinois Emergency Management Agency in Medical Radiation Technology licensure 

Certification:

• ARRT- American Registry of Radiologic Technology certification 

• AHA BLS- Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association certification 

Experience:

• 1+ Years of experience in the field of Radiation Therapy 

Preferred:

• 1+ Years of employment at Northwestern Medicine Radiation Oncology

• Multilingual Proficiency

• Extensive computer proficiency

• Prior experience as a Radiation Therapist in a comparable clinical setting

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check.  Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. 

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our  Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.