Lead Radiation Therapist - ONC - (Radiation Oncology)

Lead Radiation Therapist

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is internationally recognized for its leadership in the prevention, detection, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer and is the region's only comprehensive cancer center designated by the National Cancer Institute. As the preeminent institution in western Pennsylvania for the delivery of cancer care, the performance of basic, translational, and clinical research, and the education of the next generation of cancer researchers and physicians, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is exceptionally well-positioned to contribute to the global effort to reduce the burden of cancer.

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is currently hiring for a Regular Full-Time Lead Radiation Therapist to support the UPMC St. Margaret's Radiation Oncology office located in Aspinwall/Pittsburgh, PA. This position offers a $15,000 sign-on bonus and will work a Regular Full-Time daylight schedule Monday through Friday.

Under the direction of a radiation oncologist, delivers radiation treatments to patients as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist and obtains localization images according to planned treatment delivery. Assists physician or nurse in the administration of contrast agents used during treatment localization. Performs measurements for use during treatment calculation. Collects and documents data acquired during the simulation procedure. Accurately inputs treatment-related data into the verify-and-record system. Leads the radiation therapy team in daily operations with regular communication to the chief/manager/regional manager. Provides site leadership in the absence of the aforementioned staff.

Responsibilities include maintaining travel expenses according to policy, notifying appropriate site leadership of supply needs, participating in accurate and complete charge capture activities, performing in accordance with system wide competencies/behaviors, participating in training programs required to maintain ARRT Certification, communicating any equipment issues to the appropriate site leadership, completing clinical competencies annually as required, remaining HIPAA compliant at all times, wearing radiation monitoring badge and I.D. badge at all times, following all radiation safety standards, participating in regulatory compliance activities and maintaining continuous departmental readiness for inspections and surveys, working collaboratively with the Radiation Oncologist, Manager, and all team members to maintain high standards for quality service, participating in programs to measure and improve the quality of care within the Department, performing and documenting daily and weekly QA activity for assigned equipment, prioritizing patient safety, assisting at other UPMC Radiation Oncology locations if the need arises, having a good understanding of information systems and being fluent in all computer applications necessary to perform their job, providing on call coverage as needed, maintaining a safe, orderly treatment room, using effective communication techniques and interpersonal skills to provide explanations for treatment-related procedures, assisting the Chief Therapist in evaluation of student performance, assisting in the orientation and supervision of students during clinical rotations, taking localization images according to planned treatment delivery, explaining treatment procedures to patient and/or family, responding effectively to patient concerns, assuring the quality and consistency of treatment portal placement by taking portal images according to departmental procedures, assuring the quality of treatment delivery through the complete and accurate documentation of treatment records, recognizing deviation from prescribed treatment delivery and reporting all deviations to the Chief Therapist / Physicist, providing safety in patient care through the consistent practice of departmental procedures for treatment administration, performing measurements for use during treatment calculation, collecting and documenting data acquired during the simulation procedure and accurately inputting treatment-related data, performing treatment, simulation, fabrication of immobilization devices and shielding, radiosurgery, and brachytherapy procedures when applicable, according to written prescription and treatment plan.

Completion of a formal radiation therapy technology program in a JRCERT-accredited institution, 3 years of experience in Radiation Therapy, involvement in each of the following areas: Administration/Management, Education/International, Quality/Regulatory, and Billing/Coding.

ARRT Registration in good standing. Must maintain 24 CEU's per Biennium as required for ARRT Certification and Licensure. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.

ARRT Certificate, Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran