Chief Radiation Oncology Therapist Leader

UMass Memorial Health; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus (possible)

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a Radiation Therapy professional to ensure smooth patient flow through the Radiation Oncology Department and manage scheduling with a high level of patient satisfaction.

The role includes supervising staff, coordinating with managers, and ensuring adequate equipment and supplies. A CAHEA-approved program completion and ARRT registration with MA licensure are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of CAHEA-approved Radiation Therapy Technology Program.
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiation Therapy.
• Possess a valid Massachusetts state license in Radiation Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Provides treatments and simulations for patients per physicians’ orders.
• Instructs students enrolled in Radiation Therapy School and coordinates clinic issues.
• Participates in performance-improvement initiatives for the radiation therapists; develops procedures and trainings for therapists on new equipment and treatments.
• Schedules daily staffing for simulators and accelerators; maintains monthly schedules; discusses performance issues with manager.
• Provides input to manager for performance appraisals, orientation, interviewing and training of personnel.
• Coordinates task assignments and helps resolve technical and operational problems; evaluates impact of solutions.
• Provides leadership over radiation therapists for teamwork and integration with system-wide initiatives.
• Assists with ensuring adequate equipment and supplies for the radiation oncology department.

Skills

Simulation

IMRT

SRT

SBRT

HDR

Quality Assurance

Aria

Mosaic

Education

CAHEA-approved Radiation Therapy Technology Program

Registered by ARRT in Radiation Therapy

Massachusetts state license in Radiation Therapy

Tools

Aria

Mosaic

Job description

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a Radiation Therapy professional to ensure smooth patient flow through the Radiation Oncology Department and manage scheduling with a high level of patient satisfaction.

The role includes supervising staff, coordinating with managers, and ensuring adequate equipment and supplies. A CAHEA-approved program completion and ARRT registration with MA licensure are required.