About this opportunity
Arizona Center for Cancer Care lists this Lead Radiation Therapist opportunity in scottsdale, Arizona. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Details: Job Location: RAD ONC Osborn - Scottsdale, AZ 85251, Position Type: Full Time, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Health Care, Job Summary
Under the direction of the radiation oncologist and chief therapist, the lead radiation therapist will be responsible for providing direct supervision of the radiation therapist. Ensuring the most optimal radiation therapy treatments are provided to our patients. This will be a team approach in professional operations with treatment delivery, simulation, and brachytherapy, or any other care related to the radiation therapy treatments.
Duties and responsibilities
Provides daily, direct supervision of the radiation therapists' performance, and the treatment delivery process to ensure timely, safe, efficient and cost-effective patient care
Maintains treatment, fabrication, and tumor localization activities at an efficient level
Establishes work schedules and assignments for the radiation therapy staff.
Assists as needed in all treatment-related procedures (including but not limited to: HDR, Brachytherapy, CT Simulation, Hyperthermia, and external beam radiation therapy)
Collaborates with physicians, medical physicists, medical dosimetrists, nursing and support staff to plan and implement corrective actions to improve treatment delivery standards
Assists leadership and staff in identifying and solving problems within the clinic
Maintains interpersonal and professional relations with staff
Displays effective leadership and supervisory capabilities
Coordinates peer review chart rounds
Monitors compliance with departmental leadership established policies and procedures
Coordinates timely requisition, receipt, care and maintenance of equipment and supplies in accordance with organizational policies
Participates in the hiring process, provides orientation, on-going training, and education
Performs performance evaluations, implements disciplinary and corrective action plans, and associated activities
Performs annual clinical competencies for radiation therapists with appropriate feedback for competency completion
Serves as the patient advocate ensuring optimal patient care and patient satisfaction
Serves as the staff advocate by actively supporting and encouraging open, honest staff participation in the decision-making processes and during conflict resolution
Performs audits to ensure accuracy in charting, coding and billing practices
Ensures accurate and timely reporting of equipment malfunctions, treatment errors, equipment damage, and radiation safety violations to the chief radiation therapist and the radiation director
Maintains education in current trends, new techniques/procedures, and evolving technology by attending staff meetings, in-services, and continuing education to maintain registry credentials
Responsible for monitoring medical supply inventory and assist in the ordering for supplies.
Partners with the chief radiation therapist in the monthly therapy meeting to discuss inter-group issues and resolutions to improve clinical workflow efficiency
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the radiation director, chief radiation therapist, and/or radiation oncologist
Assumes all job responsibilities as outlined in the radiation therapist job description
At his/her designated radiation center, assumes all duties/authority in the absence of the chief radiation therapist and/or the radiation director.
Qualifications
Minimum of three years' clinical experience (or equivalent) as a registered radiation therapist highly preferred
Possess a strong knowledge of immobilization, simulation, and all aspects of treatment delivery
Maintains registration in good standing with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and the State of Arizona
Meets all continuing education standards as they apply to registry eligibility
Computer experience with EMR knowledge
Excellent work ethic, including integrity, positive attitude, productive, organized, treats leadership with respect, excellent attendance, continuously learning and willing to ask for help
Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a detail oriented, fast-paced setting
Licensure/Certification
ARRT Certification required
Must maintain CE credits to retain certification
Arizona RTT license
Valid CPR certification
Valid driver’s license
Working conditions/Physical requirements
Medical office setting
Moderate noise levels from medical setting and equipment
Controlling machines and processes - Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects
Ability to see details at close range
Ability to listen and understand information through spoken words and sentences
Ability to read and understand information in writing
Ability to communicate information in speaking so others will understand
Standing for long periods of time
Minimum lifting requirements of 25 pounds in order to transfer equipment, help patients with positioning, and pack/unpack supplies
Frequent bending, twisting, and position changes in order to assist patients
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Worksite address
scottsdale, AZ, 85261, US
Who can apply
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