Lead Therapeutic Radiologic Technologist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Boston (MA); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs at VA Boston Healthcare System in Jamaica Plain, MA is seeking a Lead Therapeutic Radiologic Technologist. The role leads a team of radiation therapists, oversees procedures, and ensures quality and safety in treatment delivery.

Candidates must have a therapeutic radiologic technology program, ARRT (T) certification, and English proficiency. One year of related experience at GS-11 level is required.

Formación

• Must have completed a therapeutic radiologic technology program evidenced by certificate or associate's or higher degree.
• ARRT in Radiation Therapy (T) certification required.
• Proficient in spoken and written English.
• GS-11 level requires at least one year of related experience.

Responsabilidades

• Lead a team of TRTs providing general and complex radiologic oncology treatments.
• Provide technical oversight and assign work; input on performance and policies.
• Instruct and train staff on equipment, procedures, and new systems.
• Assist with staff scheduling, quality assurance, and compliance.
• Mentor and coach staff and serve as a technical resource for the team.

Conocimientos

Technical oversight

Team leadership

Communication

Mentoring staff

Problem solving

Policy development

Lead responsibilities

Educación

Therapeutic radiologic tech degree

ARRT certification

Herramientas

Record and Verify system

Descripción del empleo

The Lead Therapeutic Radiologic Technologist position

is in the Radiation Oncology Service at the VA Boston Healthcare System located at the Jamaica Plain, MA location. This position is full time at 40 hours per week.

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Citizenship: Citizen of the United States. (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3g, this part.). Education: Individuals must have successfully completed a program in therapeutic radiologic technology, evidenced by a certificate or an associate's or higher degree accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology or other accrediting bodies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the subsequent completion of a 12-month ED accrediting body-approved program in therapeutic radiologic technology.

Certification: All applicants must be certified in therapeutic radiologic technology by the ARRT in Radiation Therapy (ARRT (T). English Language Proficiency: TRTs must be proficient in spoken and written English. See 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f). GS-11 Experience: At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS 10) directly related to the position being filled. Creditable experience at the next level may include performing basic and advanced treatment modalities and procedures, which exceed the full performance level; responsibility of emergency on-call treatments, if applicable, and perform simple Monitor Unit calculations; may include but, are not limited to performing CT simulations, troubleshooting for basic problems and machine issues, maintaining treatment rooms and equipment in a clean, neat and safe condition and assisting patients to and from the treatment room.

Assignments: The lead TRT functions as a team leader for a group of TRTs who provide the full range of general and complex therapeutic radiologic oncology treatment procedures. The lead TRT provides technical oversight, distributes work assignments and provides input on performance and competencies. Assignments at this level include, but are not limited to: approving leave requests for a few hours or in emergency situations; instructing and training TRT staff on newly acquired equipment; providing orientation to staff, students, residents and others as requested; and assisting with staff scheduling, quality assurance, compliance, authoring, reviewing and updating procedures and policies. In addition, the lead TRT serves as the technical mentor, trainer and coach for the staff. The lead TRT is accountable to the next higher-level supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's) below; (a) Ability to provide technical oversight, assure compliance with standard operating procedures, distribute work assignments to lower level radiation therapists and provide input for performance appraisals and competencies. (b) Skill in effective communication of all aspects of patient care with the radiation oncology team to include facilitating all essential communication to the Chief Radiation Therapist or leadership regarding clinical and operational issues. (c) Ability to independently deliver, mentor and provide oversight to lower level TRTs with basic and complex radiation treatments on a linear accelerator, as prescribed by the radiation oncologist. (d) Ability to instruct and train TRTs on the Record and Verify System (or other similar treatment delivery systems), newly acquired equipment, devices and products within the service. (e) Ability to resolve informal employee disputes and concerns using problem solving skills. (f) Ability to develop local policies and standard operating procedures. (g) Ability to perform lead responsibilities such facilitating quality improvement activities, conducting in-service and staff meetings, conducting other departmental meetings as requested. (h) Skill in facilitating chart rounds.

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ Physical Requirements: See VA Handbook 5019.