Lead Radiation Therapist

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute•Spring Hill, FL

26d

About The Position

The Lead Radiation Therapist coordinates care related to radiation oncology and is responsible for the daily technical operations under the direction of the Vice President, Radiation Services Manager, Dosimetrist, Physicist, and/or Radiation Oncologist. The role oversees daily treatments on linear accelerators, special procedures, and simulations. The Lead Radiation Therapist upholds standard operating procedures, orients and trains staff on those procedures and new processes, and ensures safe staffing levels for linear accelerators.

Requirements

Associate’s degree.
ARRT (T) certification.
Valid Florida Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT/RTT) license.
Five years of previous clinical radiation therapy experience.
Management or leadership experience.
BLS certification; AHA certification is preferred.
CPR certification.
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.
Critical thinking, problem-solving, analysis, decision-making, planning, time-management, and organizational skills.
Attention to detail, independent judgment, and the ability to respond calmly and effectively in emergencies.
Ability to assess patient needs and condition.
Interpersonal, emotional intelligence, diplomacy, tact, conflict-management, delegation, and diversity-awareness skills.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential material and emotionally charged matters.
Effective oral, written, and presentation communication skills; active listening; and ability to provide balanced feedback.
Fluency in English with excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong customer focus and ability to foster quality, performance, and operational excellence through collaboration and positive relationships.
Ability to manage time, competing priorities, stress, and professional development; work independently with limited supervision; and perform in a fast-paced, multi-site environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

AHA-preferred BLS certification.

Responsibilities

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