Radiation Therapist Lead

McLaren Health Care

Petoskey, MIFull-timeNo compensation foundTracked 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation

No compensation found

Location

Petoskey, MI

Schedule

Full-time

Work Authorization

Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Board Certified In Radiation Therapy From American Registry Of Radiologic TechnologistsBLS Certification As Healthcare ProviderAssociate's degree

Job overview

McLaren Health Care is hiring a Radiation Therapist Lead. The Radiation Therapist Lead works under the guidance of the Manager and Medical Director to deliver patient care and support processes for radiation treatments. This role involves patient education, comfort and pain management, psychosocial support, wound and skin management, and documentation. The lead ensures safe, timely, accurate, and cost-effective care for patients of all ages.

Key focus areas include Administer daily radiation treatments and perform simulations as prescribed by the radiation oncologist, Perform quality assurance testing on linear accelerator to ensure accurate treatments, and Review patient charts and update as needed to keep current.

Successful candidates bring Associate Degree In Radiation Therapy, Board Certified In Radiation Therapy From American Registry Of Radiologic Technologists, and Bls Certification As Healthcare Provider Or Obtains Within 6 Months Of Employment As A Radiation Therapist. Important skills include Patient Care, Care Support Processes, Radiation Treatments, Patient Education, Comfort/Pain Management, and Psychosocial Management.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Patient CareCare Support ProcessesRadiation TreatmentsPatient EducationComfort/Pain ManagementPsychosocial ManagementWound/Skin ManagementDocumentationPerform SimulationsPerform Quality Assurance Testing on Linear AcceleratorReview Patient ChartsMonitor PatientsReport ChangesReview and Verify ChargesMaintain ScheduleTreatment Room Flow ManagementPrepare Room and EquipmentExplain Procedure to PatientPort Film ImagingMonitor Source to Skin DistancesMaintain Patient MarkingsObtain Diode ReadingQuality ControlPerformance ImprovementPerformance FeedbackHiring DecisionsEnsure Standards Are MetEvaluate and Test New Procedures/ProcessesOrient and/or Train New StaffProblem Solving CapabilitiesSubject Matter ExpertTechnical LeadershipWork Flow/Distribution of WorkAssure Compliance With Regulatory Requirements

Qualifications

Associate Degree in Radiation TherapyBoard Certified in Radiation Therapy From American Registry of Radiologic TechnologistsBLS Certification as Healthcare Provider5 Years Prior Experience as Board-Certified Radiation Therapist2 Years Demonstrated Leadership ExperienceBachelor's Degree in Radiation TherapyActive Member of the American Society of Radiation Therapists (ASRT)

Full job description

Radiation Therapist Lead

Michigan, Petoskey (https://careers.mclaren.org/jobs/36940/other-jobs-matching/location-only)

Health Professional

McLaren Northern Michigan

26003949 Requisition #

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$30,000 Sign on Bonus + 6 month housing stipend

Works under the leadership of the Manager and Medical Director to provide, to patients of all ages, patient care and care support processes of radiation treatments, patient education, comfort/pain management, psychosocial management, wound/skin management and documentation in as safe, timely, accurate and cost effective manner.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Administers daily radiation treatments and perform simulations as prescribed by the radiation oncologist.
Performs quality assurance testing on linear accelerator to ensure accurate treatments.
Reviews patient charts and updates as needed to keep current. Monitors patients and reports changes to others. Reviews and verifies all charges for services rendered.
Monitors patient and provides assistance as necessary to facilitate comfort during patient treatments. Documents all treatments, observations and changes in patient status
Maintains schedule and treatment room flow to ensure all patients are treated in a timely manner. Prepares room and equipment to meet specific treatment requirements of each patient.
Explains procedure to patient, means of communication during treatment and procedure to follow if emergency arises during treatment.
Participates in port film imaging and monitors source to skin distances daily for changes for patient quality assurance purposes.
Maintains patient markings so as to enhance treatment reproducibility.
Obtains diode reading for each field on each patient for beam quality assurance.
Performs other duties consistent with purpose of job as directed.
Assists in quality control and performance improvement activities.
Contributes to performance feedback, hiring decisions.
Ensures standards are met (quality, timeliness, customer service, etc.).
Evaluates and tests new procedures/processes.
Orients and/or trains new staff.
Problem solving capabilities.
Subject matter expert/technical leadership.
Work flow/distribution of work.
Assists in assuring compliance with all regulatory and other agency requirements, laws, and statutes pertaining to the operation of the department.

Qualifications:

Required:

Associate degree in radiation therapy.
Board certified in radiation therapy from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
BLS certification as healthcare provider or obtains within 6 months of employment as a radiation therapist.
Five years prior experience working as a board-certified radiation therapist, including two years of demonstrated leadership.
Preferred:

Bachelor’s degree in radiation therapy.
Active member of the American Society of Radiation Therapists (ASRT)

Additional Information

Schedule: Full-time
Requisition ID: 26003949
Daily Work Times: 8am - 4:30pm
Hours Per Pay Period: 80
On Call: No
Weekends: No

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