Lead Radiation Therapist: Treatment & Team Leadership

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Gainesville seeks a Lead Radiation Therapist to perform treatment planning simulations and administer prescribed ionizing radiation to cancer patients. The role includes supervising Radiation Therapists and ensuring unit quality assurance and problem solving.

Candidates should hold ARRT certification, Florida licensure, and BCLS, with a minimum of two years in a staff role, ready to lead clinical operations.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Radiation Therapy Technology program.
• Board certified, or board-eligible with certification obtained within 6 months, in Radiation Therapy Technology by ARRT.
• Must hold a current Florida license for Radiation Therapy Technology.
• BCLS certification within 6 months of employment and maintained.
• Minimum of two years experience as a Staff Radiation Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Lead Radiation Therapist performs treatment planning simulations and administers prescribed ionizing radiation to cancer patients.
• Oversees the work of Radiation Therapists on the assigned unit.
• Troubleshoots problems and conducts quality assurance activities on the unit.

Education

Graduate of an approved Radiation Therapy Technology program

Board certified or board-eligible with certification within 6 months (ARRT)

Current Florida license for Radiation Therapy Technology

BCLS certification within 6 months of employment

Job description

Overview

Under the general supervision of the Technical Director, the Lead Radiation Therapist performs treatment planning simulations and administers a prescribed course of ionizing radiation to the cancer patients. The Lead Therapist is also responsible for overseeing the work of the Radiation Therapists, troubleshooting problems and quality assurance efforts on the unit to which he/she is assigned.
Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:1. Must be a graduate of a program approved by the Council on Allied Health Education and Accreditation for Radiation Therapy Technology.2. Must be board certified, or board-eligible with certification obtained within 6 months, in Radiation Therapy Technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.3. Must hold, without interruption, current license as required by the State of Florida for Radiation Therapy Technology.4. Must obtain BCLS certification within 6 months of employment and continually maintain certification.5. Must have a minimum of two years experience as a Staff Radiation Therapist.Motor Vehicle Operator Designation:None providedLicensure/Certification/Registration:American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, Florida Department of Health, Radiologic Technology Program.