Lead Radiation Therapist - Radiation Oncology

This position is located in Lebanon, NH.

The Lead Radiation Therapist will function in both a supervisory support and direct patient care role. This position will be responsible for providing assistance to the Chief Radiation Therapist in the management of daily operations for radiation therapy services at the main campus and satellites.

1. Lead Therapist shall be in compliance with the position responsibilities of a staff radiation therapist at all times (refer to Radiation Therapist position responsibilities)
2. Collaborates with the Chief Radiation Therapist to facilitate daily clinical activities
3. Oversees the administration of safe and accurate radiation therapy treatment to ensure optimal patient care
4. Leads, directs and participates in the evaluation of radiation therapists in the proper procedures in simulation and treatment of patients.
5. Demonstrates practice-related learning and sharing knowledge and skills with others
6. Leads and participates in employee engagement initiatives and take meeting minutes for documentation
7. Maintains flexible staff and patient scheduling to promote maximum and efficient patient throughput
8. Assists in new patient scheduling duties and oversee the patient treatment schedule for efficiency and correct appointment/treatment times
9. Participates in the clinical instruction and evaluation of the Radiation Therapy students
10. Assists with onboarding of new staff and organize schedule to facilitate staff's participation in therapy meetings and in-services
11. Promotes adherence to documented policies and procedures
12. Maintains clinical supply levels.
13. Function as an inter-departmental liaison between and coordinates clinical operations with physicians, radiation therapists, dosimetrists, physicists, nurses, and other staff to ensure that patients receive integrated, timely, and accurate treatments
14. Assist in participation with daily huddle
15. Identify clinical environmental needs and demonstrate the appropriate follow-up action to address them
16. Support overseeing compliance with required competencies being updated and completed
17. Identify challenges and opportunities for change or improvement
18. Clearly and concisely convey relevant information in both formal and informal documentation
19. Utilize appropriate communication with all members of the healthcare team
20. Encourage collaboration and input from all team members, valuing the contributions of others
21. Balance individual goals with those of the team
22. Conduct themselves as a professional role model and maintains professional demeanor when resolving staff issues and resolutions with intra and interdepartmental conflict.
23. Travel between sites and work where assigned
24. Perform other job-related duties, as assigned

• Graduate of a JCERT accredited program in radiation therapy or a suitable equivalent, required
• BS Degree in Radiation Therapy or a related health science field, preferred
• 3 years of experience as a radiation therapist with comprehensive clinical knowledge to include treatment delivery and simulation, required

Required Licensure/Certifications

Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.