What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiation Therapist Lead position at CHI?
Overview
Situated in the vibrant city of Houston, TX, the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center stands as a beacon of hope and healing, proudly affiliated with Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center and Baylor College of Medicine. In the spring of 2023, the Cancer Center embarked on a new chapter with the inauguration of the O’Quinn Medical Tower, a testament to progress and innovation. Within our brand-new facility, the Radiation Oncology Department boasts a welcoming clinic space on the first floor, where cutting-edge Varian equipment, including Halcyon and Edge LINACs, and the Bravos HDR unit, awaits alongside two wide-bore Siemens CT simulators. Experience the seamless integration of motion management through AlignRT across all machines and simulators. Here, Baylor College of Medicine's physicians stand ready to provide compassionate care and expertise, supported by dedicated onsite physics and dosimetry support.
Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center is an internationally recognized leader in research and clinical excellence that has given rise to breakthroughs in cardiovascular care neuroscience oncology transplantation and more. Our team’s efforts have led to the creation of many research programs and initiatives to develop advanced treatments found nowhere else in the world. In our commitment to advancing standards in an ever-evolving healthcare environment our new McNair Campus is designed around the human experience—modeled on evidence-based practices for the safety of patients visitors staff and physicians. The 27.5-acre campus represents the future of healthcare through a transformative alliance focused on leading-edge patient care research and education. Our strong alliance with Texas Heart® Institute and Baylor College of Medicine allows us to bring our patients a powerful network of care unlike any other. Our collaboration is focused on increasing access to care through a growing network of leading specialists and revolutionizing healthcare to save lives and improve the health of the communities we serve.
Join us in our commitment to healing and hope at the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, where every patient is treated with compassionate care beyond cancer.
Performs a coordination role for activities associated to deliver radiation therapy to presenting patients ‐ Patient scheduling of CT and radiation therapy delivery, supply management, education of radiation therapy staff. With the
medical physicist the Chief radiation therapist monitors to maintain a safe environment for patients and staff, and assures that required quality assurance activities are integrated, measured, audited and reported to the medical
physicist. The Chief radiation therapist Participates in equipment evaluation, implementation of technological advances, and he/she Performs a collaborative role with Center management, physicians, Dosimetrist, physicists, and
others to ensure efficient workflow, timely and accurate documentation, timely billing, and problem analysis to support the radiation therapy provision of service.
Essential Key Job Responsibilities
Required Education and Experience:
The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job
responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.
Pay Range
$43.76 - $63.45 /hour
Situated in the vibrant city of Houston, TX, the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center stands as a beacon of hope and healing, proudly affiliated with Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center and Baylor College of Medicine. In the spring of 2023, the Cancer Center embarked on a new chapter with the inauguration of the O’Quinn Medical Tower, a testament to progress and innovation. Within our brand-new facility, the Radiation Oncology Department boasts a welcoming clinic space on the first floor, where cutting-edge Varian equipment, including Halcyon and Edge LINACs, and the Bravos HDR unit, awaits alongside two wide-bore Siemens CT simulators. Experience the seamless integration of motion management through AlignRT across all machines and simulators. Here, Baylor College of Medicine's physicians stand ready to provide compassionate care and expertise, supported by dedicated onsite physics and dosimetry support.
Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center is an internationally recognized leader in research and clinical excellence that has given rise to breakthroughs in cardiovascular care neuroscience oncology transplantation and more. Our team’s efforts have led to the creation of many research programs and initiatives to develop advanced treatments found nowhere else in the world. In our commitment to advancing standards in an ever-evolving healthcare environment our new McNair Campus is designed around the human experience—modeled on evidence-based practices for the safety of patients visitors staff and physicians. The 27.5-acre campus represents the future of healthcare through a transformative alliance focused on leading-edge patient care research and education. Our strong alliance with Texas Heart® Institute and Baylor College of Medicine allows us to bring our patients a powerful network of care unlike any other. Our collaboration is focused on increasing access to care through a growing network of leading specialists and revolutionizing healthcare to save lives and improve the health of the communities we serve.
Join us in our commitment to healing and hope at the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, where every patient is treated with compassionate care beyond cancer.
- $10,000 Sign-On Bonus will be offered with a two (2) year commitment.**
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits for children and dependent adults
- Care for Caregivers: Resilience Through Adversity is a series of sessions designed to help caregivers build their resilience and advance their mental well-being during these difficult times
- Flexible spending accounts
- Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
- Matching Retirement Programs
- Wellness Programs
Performs a coordination role for activities associated to deliver radiation therapy to presenting patients ‐ Patient scheduling of CT and radiation therapy delivery, supply management, education of radiation therapy staff. With the
medical physicist the Chief radiation therapist monitors to maintain a safe environment for patients and staff, and assures that required quality assurance activities are integrated, measured, audited and reported to the medical
physicist. The Chief radiation therapist Participates in equipment evaluation, implementation of technological advances, and he/she Performs a collaborative role with Center management, physicians, Dosimetrist, physicists, and
others to ensure efficient workflow, timely and accurate documentation, timely billing, and problem analysis to support the radiation therapy provision of service.
Essential Key Job Responsibilities
- Supervises Radiation Therapists.
- Monitors patient treatment in accordance with specific department policies.
- Provides training in therapy delivery, equipment maintenance, inventory management, and patient scheduling.
- Develops and monitors quality indicators, creates supportive policies/procedures for prescribed safe practice.
- Provides competent leadership on a daily basis to support compliance with established hospital policies, procedures, objectives, and safety.
- Responsible to monitor therapist performance of radiation treatments and Oversees QA processes for operational safety of radiation delivery.
- Reports QA equipment variances to medical physicist for resolution.
- Responsible for par levels of supplies to support patient load.
- Controls costs.
- Supports clinical research and data collection. Researches to present in‐services annually to staff members.
- Oversees chart review for documentation and charge accuracy.
- Develops performance activities, measures and presents findings routinely. Ensures statistical report accuracy through chart and charge capture reconciliation.
- Participates in decision planning for service growth including new revenue charges and documentation.
- Orients staff and Performs annual evaluations of therapists.
- Collaborates with the Director to develop annual budget that Provides efficient safe delivery of services to meet patient service expectations.
Required Education and Experience:
- Associate’s Degree
- Graduate of an Accredited School of Radiation Therapy
- Registered by American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT)
- Licensed by Texas Department of Health as a Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA)
- Three (3) years related experience
- Must be able to provide guidance for staff and others to provide patient education to patients and patient families.
- Must be able to develop communication processes to maintain clear scheduling processes for patients.
- Must be a role model in the display of standards of behavior.
The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job
responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.
Pay Range
$43.76 - $63.45 /hour
Salary : $44 - $63
