Lead Radiation Therapist - Oncology

To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. The Lead Radiation Therapist is a professional therapist who shares in the management of the department, accepting responsibility and authority in direct collaboration with the Radiation Oncology Manager. The Lead Radiation Therapist will assume responsibility for specific activities related to maintaining the overall quality control of treatments, and the orientation, education and supervision of Staff Radiation Therapists in the Department of Radiation Oncology. Specific responsibilities include development of department programs and assisting in the development of departmental policies and procedures. The Lead Radiation Therapist will assist in promoting the philosophy and goals of the Department of Radiation Oncology through leadership, management and the professional development of the radiation therapy staff.Must possess current licensure as required by state board where services will be provided:WV : Radiation Therapist through West Virginia Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board2 . Board Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiation Therapy .Five (5) years of clinical experience as a radiation therapist.Bachelor’s Degree in healthcare field.Seven (7) years of experience as a radiation therapist.Knowledge of Varian linear accelerators (Clinac iX, Trilogy, TrueBeam) and ARIA Oncology Information System3. Previous experience in a leadership role or senior radiation therapist within a radiation oncology department.Administers external radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiation oncologist to affect curative or palliative treatment of disease as required.Performs simulations and localization according to established protocols and produces usable images for the planning and verifying of treatment procedures as required.Coordinates the activities of the Staff Radiation Therapists to ensure quality treatment delivery and maximum utilization of both equipment and personnel.Leads the therapist team in developing new techniques or resolving clinical problems.Manages the triage of emergent cases, coordinates all on-call activities with the on-call therapist, and negotiates scheduling of patients with other departmental patient care team members.Train and mentor students in the WVU Radiation Therapy Technology Program. Responsible for the safe and accurate utilization of all aspects of the electronic medical record (EMR) and Record and Verification system. Possesses and in-depth knowledge of all scheduling, treatment, image review, and billing procedures involving the EMR.Manages the therapists during equipment failures and notifies patients as well as all department staff of equipment status.Attends and participates in departmental meetings and activities to support process improvement and team building.Coordinate and lead Radiation Therapist huddles and meetings, on a continual and ongoing basis.As directed by the Department Manager, demonstrates the ability to work with other departmental staff, including, but not limited to physicians, nurses, physicists, and office staff to efficiently problem solve and implement solutions around treatment planning/delivery problems.Works with Department Manager to develop, document and execute comprehensive orientation plans for new radiation oncology staff.Coordinates with the Radiation Therapy Technology Program Director the clinical assignment, instruction and evaluation of radiation therapy students.Provide input into Radiation Therapist annual performance evaluations and goal setting.Assists the Department Manager in assessing, ordering, and evaluating equipment and supplies for the department.Develops and monitors Radiation Therapists performance; Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Ability to work and excel in a complex and demanding environment with varying workload, necessitating varying work hours.Works with ionizing radiation, computers, cancer patients (both adults and children) and their families.This includes, but is not limited to demonstrating efficient knowledge of all equipment, tools and procedures specific to CT/Simulation and treatment delivery. Ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with physicians, management, staff, patients, and their families.Ability to manage multiple assigned areas and various projects.Ability to effectively handle challenging situations and to balance and shift multiple priorities.Demonstrates strong customer service skills, including the ability to use appropriate judgment, independent thinking and creativity when resolving problems.Demonstrates the skills and abilities necessary to lead a team of professionals, while providing continuous feedback and growth opportunities for those under their leadership.THOM Thomas HospitalsCost Center:158 THOM Cancer Radiation OncologyAddress:4605 Maccorkle Ave SWSouth CharlestonWest VirginiaEqual Opportunity EmployerWest Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

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