Senior Radiation Therapist

SunState Medical Specialists•Lauderdale Lakes, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role demonstrates outstanding clinical assessment, interpretive and treatment delivery skills; shares these skills with others to ensure the competency of the team and optimal patient outcomes. The incumbent is responsible for all technical and designated administrative functions of Radiation Therapy for their assigned office(s) and is accountable to the administrative manager of the department. This position serves in a supervisory role and provides direct patient care.

Requirements

5+ years experience as a Radiation Therapist
Graduate of an approved School for Radiation Therapy.
ARRT Registered Technologist (T)
State licensed (mandatory where required)
Must be in good standing with all CE and license requirements.
CPR certified
Computer literate, to include experience with the following: Record & Verify Applications, Treatment Delivery Applications, Electronic Medical Record, OWAN, DTS, MS Office Suite

Nice To Haves

Leadership experience

Responsibilities

Supervising the technical/clinical staff within assigned office(s), as it is related to patient care and treatment delivery.
Delegating responsibilities among staff radiation therapists towards ensuring accuracy in all tasks and realizing the effects of his/her tasks.
Assuming the same job responsibilities of a staff radiation therapist and therefore must remain competent with simulation and treatment delivery.
Overseeing all work related activities of those supervised according to the applicable job description.
Actively serving as a leader in the radiation therapy department, directly working with other radiation therapists, and other department members.
Monitoring technical accuracy of treatment setups.
Participating in specialty areas such as instruction, new simulation procedures, IMRT, IGRT, Stereotactic Radiotherapy and Radiosurgery, Total Body Irradiation, HDR program and is responsible for the safe utilization of the Record and Verify System, including the ability to teach and assist others in the proper use of the system.
Demonstrating knowledge and ability to perform all aspects of treatment delivery.
Directly supervising and managing the technical staff including Radiation Therapists, Nurses, and Medical Assistants (as assigned).
Monitoring and directing patient transporters and couriers as it is related to patient care and treatment delivery.
Coordinating the activities of the staff radiation therapists and nursing teams, as assigned, to ensure quality treatment delivery and maximum utilization of equipment and personnel.
Overseeing the correct and appropriate use of the electronic medical record.
Overseeing simulation and treatment of patients receiving radiation therapy.
Overseeing scheduling of patients and clinical staff to assure appropriate coverage is maintained.
Coordinating weekly chart rounds meeting.
Performing quality assurance review of charts for all patients undergoing treatment.
Coordinating, attending and participating in regularly scheduled technical/clinical staff meetings.
Demonstrating ability to lead and support departmental meetings.
Maintaining a productive relationship with the physics and dosimetry departments.
Establishing practice patterns that ensure the timely readiness of treatment plans, including QA for initiating patient treatment and follow-up.
Coordinating call backs and emergency treatments, including afterhours care.
Performing quality assurance review of all patient charts after completion of treatment.
Developing, maintaining and revising continuous quality improvement measures, instituting corrective processes when necessary.
Complying with all reviews and standards established by the department’s Quality Assurance program and the Continuous Quality Improvement committee.
Monitoring all new patient starts, including boost fields to ensure efficient operations superior patient care.
Following up on machine, computer, and other equipment problems.
Ensuring proper notification of machine down time is followed.
Following up on all Machine Problem Reports to ensure proper process reporting is complete per policy.
Monitoring quality assurance and morning warm-up performed on treatment machines and simulation equipment, including on board imaging and/or portal vision.
Overseeing the proper completion of QA forms and logbook.
Ensuring proper par levels of supplies in assigned offices(s).
Directly ordering or delegating the responsibility to order supplies that are needed in the office on a regular basis with the assistance of the RA (as needed).
Following established policies set by the Purchasing Department.
Training new staff and ongoing continuing education/training for system upgrades or new services to include updates to company policies and procedures.
Conducting annual clinical staff evaluations and ensuring that required competencies and mandatory training and compliance activities are completed.
Demonstrating cooperation and being responsive to all staff members.
Modeling appropriate behavior-courteous, respectful, constructively assertive and listening effectively.
Effectively utilizing problem solving and negotiation skills to manage conflict.
Participating in or leading employee disciplinary action(s) as required following established policies and procedures under the advisement of the regional human resources representative.
Generating weekly, monthly, and annual statistical reports as required by Administration i.e. weekly patient forecasts.
Monitoring the professional credentials of the clinical staff to ensure all licenses/certifications/registrations are current/good standing and not expired.
Reporting employee accidents/occurrences—completion of documentation and follow-up.
Reporting patient accidents/occurrences—completion of required documentation.
Participating in regulatory and compliance preparedness initiatives and/or projects.
Participating in employee performance and competency reviews.
Completing clinical staff orientation and progress forms for all new clinical staff, per Technical Services policy and procedures.
Assisting with the hiring process, including interviews, selection.
Ensuring continuity of clinical leadership by designating an “acting” Sr. Therapist in your absence (vacation, day off).
Monitoring staff break-times, and lunch, addressing and documentation of excessive breaks.
Reporting and documenting vacation and sick time for self and others under supervision.
Anticipating and planning for staff vacancies due to illness, FMLA, etc.
Attending and participating in regularly scheduled continuing educational activities.
Actively seeking management focused educational opportunities.
Maintaining active membership in professional organizations; participating in professional activities by attending meetings, serving on committees or task forces, writing and/or presenting scientific papers.
Other duties as assigned.