What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiation Therapist - Lead (Radiation Oncology) position at UT Health San Antonio?
Job Description
The primary purpose of the Radiation Therapist Lead position is to function in a specialized area of radiation therapy in the role of direct patient care. Under general supervision, responsible for assisting with the coordination of daily activities for Radiation Therapists to ensure optimal flow within the clinic.
Responsibilities
- 1. Assists in preparing sealed radioactive materials, calculates actual treatment dosages, prepares equipment such as immobilization, treatment and protection.
- 2. Assigns and monitors tasks for appropriate coverage of the radiation therapy centers.
- 3. Develops and implements patient treatment plans using radiation therapy techniques and radiopharmaceuticals.
- 4. Ensures proper application and safety techniques, and use and maintenance of equipment.
- 5. Ensures machine alignment, lasers, interlocks, and beam / light field alignment; maintains daily records to be filed, and reporting problems.
- 6. Maintains appropriate treatment records and data for patients.
- 7. Assists in maintaining staff evaluations and performance reviews within department.
- 8. Provide leadership in the area of training and scheduling for staff.
- 9. Appropriately schedules radiation therapy staff based on clinic needs and approves time off requests accordingly.
- 10. Oversees daily clinical activities within assigned area.
- 11. Assists with process improvement initiatives including but not limited to treatment procedure standardization, and Quality Assurance projects.
- 13. Oversees machine inventory / par levels so as to ensure inventory is sufficient to maintain treatment
- 14. Participates in departmental operations teams to create clinical workflows to serve to improve patient care
- 15. Reviews departmental patient satisfaction data with supervisor and reports data back to team. Works with team to develop workflows that with goal to improve patient satisfaction results.
- 16. Participates in directed learning as directed by supervisor
- 17. Inputs data into departmental worksheets as directed
- 12. Performs all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
EDUCATION :
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION :
About Us
Benefits Overview
UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits.
Medical - UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists.
Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.
Vision - Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits. Life Employees receive $40,000 of group term life insurance and $40,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.
Retirement - Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.
Time Off - A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options :
FSAs - Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.
Discounts - Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.
EEO Statement
UT Health San Antonio is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our policy to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.
Salary : $40,000
