Lead Radiation Therapist

Florida Cancer Specialists•Lady Lake, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Radiation Therapist coordinates care related to radiation oncology and is responsible for daily technical operations under the direction of the Vice President, Radiation Services Manager, Dosimetrist, Physicist, and/or Radiation Oncologist. The role includes overseeing daily treatments on linear accelerators, special procedures, and simulations; ensuring staff understand and follow standard operating procedures (SOPs); orienting and training staff on SOPs and new procedures; and maintaining safe staffing levels on linear accelerators. The position requires an associate’s degree, ARRT (T) certification, a valid Florida CRT/RTT license, five years of clinical radiation therapy experience, leadership or management experience, and BLS certification. The role also requires strong clinical judgment, communication and interpersonal skills, customer focus, organizational skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. A valid state driver’s license is required for travel to satellite offices and offsite meetings. Employment offers are contingent on background screening; new hires are subject to vaccination requirements and drug testing.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

AHA-preferred BLS certification.

Responsibilities

Coordinate radiation oncology care under the direction of the Vice President, Radiation Services Manager, Dosimetrist, Physicist, and/or Radiation Oncologist.
Oversee the daily operations of technical services.
Carry out or coordinate 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.
Assure safe staffing levels on linear accelerators.