What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Radiation Therapist - Radiation Oncology position at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health?
Overview
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.
Responsibilities
Lead Therapist shall be in compliance with the position responsibilities of a staff radiation therapist at all times (refer to Radiation Therapist position responsibilities)
Collaborates with the Chief Radiation Therapist to facilitate daily clinical activities
Oversees the administration of safe and accurate radiation therapy treatment to ensure optimal patient care
Leads, directs and participates in the evaluation of radiation therapists in the proper procedures in simulation and treatment of patients.
Demonstrates practice-related learning and sharing knowledge and skills with others
Leads and participates in employee engagement initiatives and take meeting minutes for documentation
Maintains flexible staff and patient scheduling to promote maximum and efficient patient throughput
Assists in new patient scheduling duties and oversee the patient treatment schedule for efficiency and correct appointment/treatment times
Participates in the clinical instruction and evaluation of the Radiation Therapy students
Assists with onboarding of new staff and organize schedule to facilitate staff's participation in therapy meetings and in-services
Promotes adherence to documented policies and procedures
Maintains clinical supply levels.
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
Assist in participation with daily huddle
Identify clinical environmental needs and demonstrate the appropriate follow-up action to address them
Support overseeing compliance with required competencies being updated and completed
Identify challenges and opportunities for change or improvement
Clearly and concisely convey relevant information in both formal and informal documentation
Utilize appropriate communication with all members of the healthcare team
Encourage collaboration and input from all team members, valuing the contributions of others
Balance individual goals with those of the team
Conduct themselves as a professional role model and maintains professional demeanor when resolving staff issues and resolutions with intra and interdepartmental conflict.
Travel between sites and work where assigned
Perform other job-related duties, as assigned
Qualifications
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
Certification and registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in radiation therapy, required
Licensed by the New Hampshire State Office of Professional Licensure and Certification and Vermont State Office of Professional Regulation as a Radiation Therapist, required
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