Radiation Therapist Lead

Sutter Health•Santa Cruz, CA

25d•$86 - $121

About The Position

The Radiation Therapist Lead supervises, organizes, and coordinates the overall operation of the team, including staffing and work assignments. The role directs, implements, and updates policies, procedures, and protocols to streamline workflow, improve efficiency, and strengthen radiation protection and safety measures. The Lead ensures timely delivery of accurate radiation treatments and oversees the efficient maintenance and operation of radiation therapy equipment. The role serves as a liaison among the department, staff, physicians, patients, families, and other hospital staff, and routinely performs duties of a lower-level staff member as needed. The position adheres to local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety and deliver optimal patient care. This is a regular, full-time, non-exempt position on the day shift, scheduled Monday through Friday for eight hours per shift and 40 hours per week. Weekend work is required occasionally. The listed pay range is $86.08 to $120.50 per hour; actual starting pay may vary based on factors including experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, organizational needs, and work location. Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited Radiation Therapy Program.
ARRT Radiography certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
RHTT Therapeutic Radiologic Technology certification by the Radiologic Health Branch, or RHA Diagnostic and Therapeutic Radiologic Technology certification by the Radiologic Health Branch.
BLS Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification.
Eight years of recent relevant experience.
Specialized expertise in radiation therapy principles, procedures, views, and equipment, including significant experience responding to traumas, code blues, medical alerts, STAT calls, and other hospital emergencies.
Proficiency in performing radiation treatment and in-depth understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology to recognize, prioritize, and communicate suspicious or potential abnormalities.
Written and verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
Time-management and organizational skills, including prioritizing assignments and working within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to meet objectives and deadlines.
Broad knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and related information systems, including RIS, LIS, EHR, EPIC, and PACS.
Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team, including handling multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.

Responsibilities

Supervise, organize, and coordinate team operations, including staffing and work assignments.
Direct, implement, and update policies, procedures, and protocols to streamline workflow, improve efficiency, and strengthen radiation protection and safety measures.
Ensure timely delivery of accurate radiation treatments.
Oversee the efficient maintenance and operation of radiation therapy equipment.
Serve as a liaison between the department and staff, physicians, patients, families, and other hospital staff.
Perform duties of a lower-level staff member as needed.
Adhere to applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to ensure privacy and safety and deliver optimal patient care.
Prioritize and delegate assignments based on experience, procedures, policies, and best practices.
Identify and analyze data to solve problems, including those with little or no precedent.
Analyze workflows and processes and propose improvements or solutions to increase team efficiency.
Protect the privacy of patients’ protected health information.
Build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.