Radiation Therapist Leader

6 days ago

Morgantown, West Virginia, United States West Virginia University Hospital, Inc Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Radiation Therapist to join our team as a Lead Radiation Therapist. This is a key leadership role that requires a strong background in radiation therapy, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Administer external radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiation oncologist to affect curative or palliative treatment of disease.
  • Perform simulations and localization according to established protocols and produce usable images for the planning and verifying of treatment procedures.
  • Coordinate the activities of the Staff Radiation Therapists to ensure quality treatment delivery and maximum utilization of both equipment and personnel.
  • Lead the therapist team in developing new techniques or resolving clinical problems.
  • Manage the triage of emergent cases, coordinate all on-call activities with the on-call therapist, and negotiate scheduling of patients with other departmental patient care team members.
  • Train and mentor students in the WVU Radiation Therapy Technology Program.
Requirements
  • Graduate of a formal radiation therapy technology program accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
  • Licensed by the WV Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board of Examiners.
  • Board Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiation Therapy.
  • Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
  • West Virginia state criminal background check required, and Federal, if applicable, for DHHR BMS regulated area.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in healthcare field.
  • Seven (7) years of experience as a radiation therapist.
  • Knowledge of Varian linear accelerators (Clinac iX, Trilogy, TrueBeam) and ARIA Oncology Information System.
  • Previous experience in a leadership role or senior radiation therapist within a radiation oncology department.
Physical Requirements
  • Differentiate various shades of gray as depicted on a black and white television monitor or photograph.
  • Ability to stand and walk for up to 8 hours a day.
  • Lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds of weight; carry up to 20 pounds of weight.
  • Ability to see details at close range (near vision).
Working Environment
  • Ability to work and excel in a complex and demanding environment with varying workload, necessitating varying work hours.
  • Works with ionizing radiation, computers, cancer patients (both adults and children) and their families.
  • Physical demands include, but are not limited to, lifting and repositioning patients, immobilization devices and beam modifying devices.
Skills and Abilities
  • Proficient technical knowledge and skill set.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with physicians, management, staff, patients, and their families.
  • Assist in the recruitment, evaluation, and development of department staff.
  • Ability to manage multiple assigned areas and various projects.
  • Ability to effectively handle challenging situations and to balance and shift multiple priorities.
  • Effective communication (both oral and written) and effective organizational skills.
  • Demonstrates strong customer service skills, including the ability to use appropriate judgment, independent thinking and creativity when resolving problems.
  • Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
  • Ability to motivate develop, and direct people as they work; identifying the best person for the job.
  • Ability to communicate information, both verbally and in written form, so that others will understand.
  • Ability to innovate and implement new procedures and technical programs in coordination with physics, leadership, and providers.
  • Demonstrates the skills and abilities necessary to lead a team of professionals, while providing continuous feedback and growth opportunities for those under their leadership.

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