Lead Radiation Therapist

Florida Cancer Specialists•Spring Hill, FL

26d

About The Position

The Lead Radiation Therapist coordinates care related to radiation oncology and is responsible for the daily operations of technical services. The role oversees daily treatments on linear accelerators, special procedures, and simulations, and works under the direction of the Vice President, Radiation Services Manager, Dosimetrist, Physicist, and/or Radiation Oncologist. The Lead Radiation Therapist is responsible for knowing, understanding, and upholding standard operating procedures (SOPs); orienting and training staff on SOPs and new procedures; and ensuring safe staffing levels on linear accelerators. The position may involve travel to satellite offices and offsite meetings. Employment offers are contingent on satisfactory background screening. New hires must receive required vaccinations, including influenza unless an exemption is approved, and are subject to drug testing. FCS is a drug-free workplace and does not recognize medical marijuana cards.

Requirements

Associate’s degree.
ARRT (T) certification.
Valid Florida Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT/RTT) license in the state of employment.
Five years of previous clinical radiation therapy experience.
Management or leadership experience.
BLS certification; AHA preferred.
CPR certification.
Strong critical-thinking, problem-solving, analytical, decision-making, planning, time-management, and organizational skills.
Detail orientation and the ability to exercise independent judgment and react calmly and effectively in emergencies.
Ability to assess patient needs and condition.
Interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, diplomacy, tact, conflict management, delegation skills, and diversity awareness.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information and emotionally charged matters effectively.
Effective oral, written, and presentation communication skills; active listening and balanced feedback skills.
Fluency in English with excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong customer focus and ability to foster quality, performance effectiveness, operational excellence, collaboration, and positive employee, physician, and community relations.
Ability to manage time, competing priorities, stress, and professional development effectively.
Self-motivated, able to work independently with limited supervision, and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, multi-site environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Valid state driver’s license for travel to satellite offices and offsite meetings.
Compliance with the company Driver Safety Operations and Motor Vehicle Records Check Policy.
Must pass background and drug screening and meet vaccination requirements, subject to an approved exemption.

Responsibilities

Coordinate care related to radiation oncology.
Manage the daily operations of technical operations.
Oversee daily treatments on linear accelerators, special procedures, and simulations.
Know, understand, and uphold standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Orient and train staff on SOPs and new procedures.
Ensure safe staffing levels on linear accelerators.