Supervisory Therapeutic Radiologic Technologist - Recruitment Incentive Approved

Department of Veterans Affairs•Dallas, TX

27d•Onsite

About The Position

Functions as a supervisor for a group of TRTs which includes employees assigned to TRT positions above the full performance level and aid Diagnostic Radiology as a DRT, as needed. Evaluates new products and equipment to make recommendations to superiors concerning upgrades or new purchases that would improve operations. The Organizational Location of the Position is: Position is in the Radiation Oncology Department and DRT Units of the VANTX Healthcare System in Dallas and Fort Worth, TX. Duties may include but are not limited to: Responsible for the administrative supervision of all therapists in the department. Directs the technical operations, makes decisions concerning appointments, promotions, technical and status changes, and recognition of various performance levels. Interviews and selects or assists with the selection for vacant positions within the department. Coordinates or assists with the training and orientation of all new staff to the department. Responsible for performance appraisals and competency of TRTs as well as initiating disciplinary action as appropriate. Primary responsibility for staff schedules, call schedules and patient scheduling. Works collaboratively with labor partners and supports EEO standards and principles. Maintains CMR for service area and orders needed supplies and equipment. Responsible for assuring needed supplies and materials are available when needed. Oversees service contracts to assure they are current. Performs a wide variety of complex duties of a strategically critical nature. Receives patients and briefly explains methods of procedure to the patient. Makes radiographs needed to localize the tumor volume in patients, which requires proper use of various anatomical marking devices. Constructs accurate contour of the patient's body and performs necessary measurementsto be utilized by physics/dosimetry during computer calculations of the treatment plan. Observes patient's progress throughout the treatment and informs the Radiation Oncologist should any clinically significant change occur. Independently performs warm-up checks of each radiation therapy machine to assist the Radiation Physicist in identification and correction of machine malfunctions. Sets up patient in the proper positioning, delivers radiation therapy utilizing the linear accelerators. Records all parameters involved with each patient, including daily and accumulated doses, treatment time, field size and type of radiation used. Performs all duties of the TRTs in case of absence to assure daily scheduled workload is completed. Responsible for developing and preparing budget estimates based on experience and anticipated workload and costs; determining the materials, equipment and supplies necessary to function effectively; assisting with the development and implementation of service goals, research, and preparation of all related reports. Investigates new equipment options and plans for long-term replacement. Responsible for safe operating procedures of all therapy equipment throughout the service and must ensure that all personnel are provided with film badges and/or other radiation monitoring devices as needed by means of thorough coordination with the Radiation Safety Officer. Performs routine daily warm up and morning checks of linear accelerators and simulators when necessary. Manages and coordinates all activities involving the training of radiation therapist until they are deemed totally proficient. Maintains the daily operation of the department including providing coverage for clerical functions in the absence of the Medical Support Assistant with coordination from the Nurse Manager. The incumbent works in a highly technical environment and with patients and members of many other professions to provide a high standard of clinical care. The incumbent must also be a graduate of an accredited school for Radiation Therapy. The incumbent must be board certified and registered by the ARRT (American Registry of Radiation Technology). The Radiation Therapist must complete 24 hours of appropriate continuing education every two years to remain ARRT certified. This requirement maintains expertise, awareness of changes, and advances in the field.

Requirements

The incumbent must also be a graduate of an accredited school for Radiation Therapy.
The incumbent must be board certified and registered by the ARRT (American Registry of Radiation Technology).
The Radiation Therapist must complete 24 hours of appropriate continuing education every two years to remain ARRT certified.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the administrative supervision of all therapists in the department.
Directs the technical operations, makes decisions concerning appointments, promotions, technical and status changes, and recognition of various performance levels.
Interviews and selects or assists with the selection for vacant positions within the department.
Coordinates or assists with the training and orientation of all new staff to the department.
Responsible for performance appraisals and competency of TRTs as well as initiating disciplinary action as appropriate.
Primary responsibility for staff schedules, call schedules and patient scheduling.
Works collaboratively with labor partners and supports EEO standards and principles.
Maintains CMR for service area and orders needed supplies and equipment.
Responsible for assuring needed supplies and materials are available when needed.
Oversees service contracts to assure they are current.
Performs a wide variety of complex duties of a strategically critical nature.
Receives patients and briefly explains methods of procedure to the patient.
Makes radiographs needed to localize the tumor volume in patients, which requires proper use of various anatomical marking devices.
Constructs accurate contour of the patient's body and performs necessary measurementsto be utilized by physics/dosimetry during computer calculations of the treatment plan.
Observes patient's progress throughout the treatment and informs the Radiation Oncologist should any clinically significant change occur.
Independently performs warm-up checks of each radiation therapy machine to assist the Radiation Physicist in identification and correction of machine malfunctions.
Sets up patient in the proper positioning, delivers radiation therapy utilizing the linear accelerators.
Records all parameters involved with each patient, including daily and accumulated doses, treatment time, field size and type of radiation used.
Performs all duties of the TRTs in case of absence to assure daily scheduled workload is completed.
Responsible for developing and preparing budget estimates based on experience and anticipated workload and costs; determining the materials, equipment and supplies necessary to function effectively; assisting with the development and implementation of service goals, research, and preparation of all related reports.
Investigates new equipment options and plans for long-term replacement.
Responsible for safe operating procedures of all therapy equipment throughout the service and must ensure that all personnel are provided with film badges and/or other radiation monitoring devices as needed by means of thorough coordination with the Radiation Safety Officer.
Performs routine daily warm up and morning checks of linear accelerators and simulators when necessary.
Manages and coordinates all activities involving the training of radiation therapist until they are deemed totally proficient.
Maintains the daily operation of the department including providing coverage for clerical functions in the absence of the Medical Support Assistant with coordination from the Nurse Manager.