Lead Radiation Therapist - Elevate Cancer Care

San Juan Regional Medical Center; Farmington (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

San Juan Regional Medical Center seeks a Chief Radiation Therapist to lead the radiation therapy team, ensure smooth operation of the treatment machine, and mentor staff. The role emphasizes precise treatment delivery, patient care planning, and adherence to safety protocols.

Responsibilities include scheduling, machine QA, on-call coverage, and collaboration with physicists and engineers to maintain high-quality care for oncology patients.

Qualifications

• Registered through the ARRT as a Certified Radiation Therapist.
• Current New Mexico State license in Radiation Therapy.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Manage treatment machine schedule to ensure adequate staffing.
• Operate linear accelerator and X-ray equipment for cancer treatment.
• Set up and position patients for daily treatments per care plan.
• Schedule patients for daily treatments and perform routine QA data checks.
• Be on call for after-hours emergencies.
• Coordinate maintenance with Physicist and service engineers.
• Assist in CT/Sim scheduling and operation as required.
• Maintain patient treatment records and daily documentation.

Skills

Fluent English

Education

ARRT Certified Radiation Therapist

New Mexico Radiation Therapy License

Job description

San Juan Regional Medical Center seeks a Chief Radiation Therapist to lead the radiation therapy team, ensure smooth operation of the treatment machine, and mentor staff. The role emphasizes precise treatment delivery, patient care planning, and adherence to safety protocols.

Responsibilities include scheduling, machine QA, on-call coverage, and collaboration with physicists and engineers to maintain high-quality care for oncology patients.