Chief Radiation Oncology Therapist

Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers, Colorado's largest and most comprehensive provider of cancer care has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Chief Radiation Therapist in Boulder.

We are seeking a Chief Radiation Therapist to guide our team with clinical expertise, compassion, and a commitment to exceptional care.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certification, etc. Health, dental, and vision plans; health savings account; flexible spending accounts; potential for research bonus depending on financials of department after one year of employment; 401(k) retirement plan; life insurance, short-term disability insurance; long-term disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program; PTO, holiday pay, tuition reimbursement, and employee paid critical illness and accident insurance.

While all offers are compliant with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, there is no guarantee an offer will be at the top of the posted range based on the salary analysis.

Responsible for the planning, coordination and evaluation of the administrative, nursing, and administrative staff. Interacts and directs the simulation therapists and radiation therapists in order to effectively deliver a high quality radiation therapy treatment course for each patient presented. May perform the duties of radiation therapist up to 20% of the time in order to maintain a high quality care environment. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Supervises and coordinates staff including evaluating performance to enhance high quality radiation therapy.

Reviews and amends patient billing for accuracy.

Participates in the clinical instruction of newly hired radiation staff and radiation therapy students.

Responsible for interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance, and rewarding and disciplining employees.

Directly supervises employees in the radiation oncology program which may include simulation therapists and radiation therapists.

Implements standard radiation oncology and diagnostic policies and procedures throughout the practice.

Directs the hiring and training of all radiation personnel for maximum service to patients in accordance with practice and USON policies and procedures.

Develops performance expectations, and departmental objectives for radiation staff positions to ensure efficiency and productivity.

If needed on a temporary basis, performs tasks assigned to radiation staff as necessary and appropriate to area of education and expertise.

Assists in the development and implementation of short-term and long-range plans and budgets based on organization goals and objectives.

Ensures the correct use of charge codes and educates all radiation and imaging staff in correct documentation per US Oncology reimbursement guidelines. Ensures all billing is completed in a timely manner.

Ensures the provision of quality radiation and imaging care. Graduate of an accredited radiation therapy technology program, Bachelors degree preferred.

Valid state license for radiation therapy.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must have the ability to utilize components of the treatment-planning computer including but not limited to the use of keyboards, digitizers, trackball and mouse controls. have sufficient visual acuity to distinguish structures and isodose displays on computer monitor. Additionally, must be able to align treatment field and monitor patient during radiation therapy treatment; have adequate mobility to assist patients on and off treatment couch and document treatment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to direct contact with patients with potential for exposure to blood, toxic substances, ionizing radiation and other conditions common to a clinic environment. Requires exposure to conditions common to a clinic environment.

All qualified candidates are required to pass a background check and non-federal drug test (which excludes marijuana) post offer of employment and prior to hire.