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Chief Radiation Therapist

A client of ours in Tennessee is seeking a Chief Radiation Therapist.

They are a premier center for research and treatment of potentially
fatal diseases, including cancer and certain blood, genetic, and
immunodeficiency disorders. This client is dedicated to providing
unsurpassed patient care and to advancing the health through
biomedical research.

Here is the full job description:

JOB SUMMARY:

Assumes primary responsibility for the direct supervision and training
of all radiotherapists relative to technical aspects of treatment and
simulation, including operation of radiation therapy equipment.
Recruits, selects and evaluates personnel in conjunction with the
Clinical Director, schedules staff, assigns workload, and coordinates
instruction of students in the clinical setting. Acts as a role model,
setting high standards and exceptional performance for Radiation
Therapists. This position also is responsible for assisting, when
appropriate and necessary, in the delivery of patient care.

JOB RESPONSIBILITES:

Supervisory Function

Plans, directs and supervises the activities of staff. Assures
adequate staffing for delivery of radiation therapy, including that
required for peak volumes or staff shortages (secondary to illness,
vacations, or vacancies) in order to provide quality patient care and
assure proper efficiency and productivity relative to personnel and
machine resources:
Maintains daily work schedule of therapists on simulator and treatment
units, Maintains weekly call schedule of therapists including
holidays, Establishes therapists vacation schedule, Is responsible for
therapist timecards, Provides training of new personnel in Radiation
Oncology, including the orientation of Radiation Oncology fellows and
residents regarding special pediatric treatment techniques, Develops
and oversees therapists' rotation and on-call assignments.

Participates in recruitment, selection, training and development of
new staff: Selects and orients new staff and provides on-going staff
development, Determines the qualifications and competence of
radiotherapy personnel, Motivates, evaluates and communicates with
employees, Evaluates employees in an ongoing, thorough and timely
manner, Coaches, counsels and administers disciplinary process as
needed.

Monitors and reports clinical progress of Radiation Therapy students
in the work area: Provides accurate and thorough instruction of
students in the clinical area, Allows students to perform procedures
with direct supervision, Provides timely completion of student
clinical evaluations, Provides feedback to student if corrective
action is needed, Ensures that a positive therapist / student
relationship is maintained.

Contributes to educational and public relations mission: Receives and
processes employee and patient/parent complaints.
Communicates with patients/parents and visitors, Organizes in-service
training/education for Radiation Therapists, Develops and organizes
on-going continuing education, both within the Radiation Oncology
department and to other departments as necessary.

Patient Care Function

Provides the****utic radiation and related services to patients:
Schedules patients to assure maximum efficiency and productivity
relative to personnel and machine resources, Ensures capture of all
appropriate treatment charges, Ensures accuracy of departmental
statistics, Accurately simulates and administers prescribed dosage to
patients as required as a staff radiation therapist, Accurately
positions patient and applies appropriate auxiliary devices for
immobilization, Records treatments accurately.
Makes changes / adjustments to ports as required by physicians,
Performs portal verification as required by physicians via manual or
electronic methods, Reports patient progress and observes patients for
side effects or complications and reports same appropriately to nurse
and / or physician including , but not limited to, weekly chart
rounds,
Performs block fabrication, Performs dose calculations when needed,
Assists with treatment planning studies (i.e. CT, MRI), Communicates
with nursing service relative to patient care.

Administrative Function

Acts as part of the management team of Radiation Oncology: Assists in
the development of departmental policies, Implements policies related
to radiation therapists, Develops a system of accountability regarding
the development and implementation of procedure manuals related to
radiation oncology (including treatment, simulation, and planning
related activities), Do***ents radiotherapy functions (treatment,
simulation) via manual or automated methods.

Follows and contributes to quality assurance programs and procedures:
Performs quality control (warm-up) as scheduled, Notifies proper
personnel in case of equipment malfunction immediately to ensure
patient safety, Collects data as assigned, Identifies and reports
potential problem areas as they occur, Reports and do***ents incidents
within the Radiation Oncology department immediately through the
proper channels, using proper forms as specified by departmental and /
or hospital procedure, Submits reports when requested, Follows
recommended Federal, State and Institutional safety procedures and
guidelines.

Maintains appropriate treatment related equipment and supplies:
Performs weekly inventory and informs Radiation Oncology System
Administrator of need to order when supply levels are low, Stocks area
with necessary supplies daily as needed, Assures cost effective
utilization of supplies, Maintains supply stores in an orderly manner.
Maintains clean work area daily.

Performs or directs clerical duties associated with Radiotherapy:
Ensures necessary clinical information is included in patient
radiotherapy chart, Ensures that simulation and portal films are
properly labeled, Ensures prescription information is complete before
administration of radiotherapy, Completes do***entation of
radiotherapy treatments both in patient record and daily logbook or
other methods, Retrieves / files radiotherapy films, charts, or
paperwork as necessary, Submits required radiotherapy data to the
various funded cooperative cancer study groups.

General

Maintains professional demeanor and patient service orientation at all
times.
Adapts to department change and works accordingly to uphold department
philosophy via implementation of newly assigned activities within
reasonable time frames.
Assists in other clinical areas as assigned by supervisor.
Works diligently to uphold philosophy of care. Actively participates
by offering innovative ideas for betterment of care or efficiency of
technical operations.
Assures day-to-day tasks are accomplished in an organized, efficient
manner.
Maintains competence through attendance at mandatory and other job
related educational opportunities:
Provides evidence of registration as a R.T. (T).
Maintains current standing in ARRT.
Attends and participates in chart rounds.
Performs other related duties as assigned in order to meet the goals
and objectives of the department and institution.

EDUCATION AND/OR TRAINING:

Graduate of JRCERT approved school. Bachelor's degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE:
Three to five years experience as a staff radiation therapist in a
large, progressive Radiation Oncology department. Previous supervisory
experience required.

LICENSURE, REGISTRATION AND/OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
Registered through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
(ARRT) in Radiation Therapy.
Certification in current cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

SPECIAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:


Exceptional technical skills, clinical knowledge, discretion,
judgment, and ability to function independently.
Knowledge of use and care of computer-controlled the****utic radiation
equipment.
Attention to detail, good judgment, precision, accuracy, and
professionalism.
Ability to work harmoniously with patients and staff.
Capable to meet task orientated duties in any of the clinical
assignments to include: Linear accelerators, simulator, and mold room.
Demonstrates a keen awareness of clinical situations and utilizes
appropriate judgment.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative
of those an employee encounters while performing the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed
to risk of radiation. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes,
cytoxic conditions infectious diseases, shock, cuts, burns, falls,
slips, and needle punctures; toxic and caustic chemicals used to
process x-ray film; and stressful situations. The noise level in the
work environment is usually moderate.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that
must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly
required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel;
reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must
occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision,
depth perception, color discrimination and ability to adjust focus.

If qualified and interested, please send resume to resumes@workwondersstaffing.net
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