Supervisor Radiation Therapy - Vassar Radiation Therapy - Kingston, NY

Northwell Health•Kingston, NY

About The Position

The Supervisor Radiation Therapy coordinates the department’s day-to-day activities and operations, including supervising radiation therapists and clerical and support staff. The supervisor performs technical duties as needed and enforces departmental and hospital policies and procedures to provide high-quality, efficient patient care. The role ensures that therapists deliver treatment accurately and safely, advocates for patients, and promotes a positive, collaborative team environment among therapists, physicians, physicists, dosimetrists, nurses, and administrators. This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week, with 8-hour shifts from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The position is based in Kingston, New York, and may require travel to multiple sites as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited Radiation Therapist program.
New York ARRT/RT(T) credential.
Seven or more years of supervisory experience.
Strong clinical knowledge of radiation therapy equipment, techniques, safety practices, positioning, and simulation.
Computer skills.
Leadership, organizational, and multitasking skills.
Demonstrated technical competence.
Excellent communication skills and problem-solving techniques.
Ability to work well with others.
Ability to travel to multiple sites as needed.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.
At least three years of experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise therapists and support staff; establish performance and competency standards; conduct performance evaluations and annual therapist competency assessments; provide timely coaching, feedback, and recognition; participate in hiring; provide orientation, ongoing training, and education; and implement disciplinary actions as appropriate.
Implement and continuously review clinical practice standards relating to treatment modalities and delivery, and participate in improvements to clinical safety and quality, patient and staff satisfaction, and efficiency.
Assist with preparing the operational supply budget and salary budget for therapy and support staff.
Coordinate weekly radiation oncology patient chart rounds, ensuring multidisciplinary attendance, and coordinate PI meetings.
Monitor compliance with department policies and procedures and regulatory guidelines, and support standardization of policies and procedures across sites.
Maintain required department records, reports, statistics, and staff licensure requirements.
Maintain knowledge of billing practices, oversee billing processes for accuracy, and oversee daily billing audits.
Perform radiation therapy duties and procedures as needed based on staffing and workload.
Participate in technology and EMR development and ensure maximum use of technology.
Collaborate with WCMG radiation oncologists to support the highest level of patient care.
Partner with medical oncology to resolve patient scheduling issues.
Learn and apply advances in treatment technology and assist in training other staff members.
Complete continuing education and fulfill state and national compliance responsibilities, as well as all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
Perform other duties as assigned.