Job Title Lead Radiation Therapist III
Requisition Number 08-2086
Organization Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Division - Department 01088750 - Radiation Oncology
Job Category Allied Health Technical-AHT
City Boston
State MA
Grade 10
Status Full-Time
Shift Day
Job Description The Lead Radiation Therapist will facilitate the daily operations of the clinical treatment section of the radiation therapy division. Carries out identified management duties, resolves clinical issues and ensures quality patient care. Work requires independent thinking, strong technical skills, ability to problem solve and leadership ability to direct the Therapist Team in a safe effective manner while ensuring efficiency in the daily operations. Collaborates with other team leaders to identify areas for improvement and participates in special projects as requested.


Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Provide patient education in order to maximize patient compliance with his/her plan of care and provide family education when needed.
2. Is responsible for efficient operation of the assigned clinical treatment area of department, including scheduling of treatment machines, break coverage and any special procedures.
3. Is a resource to departmental personnel to resolve clinical issues through out clinical area; division and/or patient related.
4. Self coordinates daily activities and schedules of the Therapists to ensure quality treatment delivery and maximum utilization of equipment and personnel.
5. Instructs new staff members in quality assurance, treatment protocols and improvement policies and practices.
6. Works with the Therapist Manager and Chief of Physics to develop new techniques/policy and procedures or resolve clinical issues.
7. Works with physician and Therapist staff to triage emergent cases and negotiate scheduling of patients.
Qualifications Must be a graduate of a CAHEA accredited educational program or equivalent.
Must hold active certification by the ARRT and have a valid Massachusetts license in Radiation Therapy. Formal education in management methodologies by participating in management training programs or enrollment in management courses preferred. Bachelor's Degree preferred. Strong technical knowledge and skills. Must be able to make good clinical judgments in a safe and confident manner.

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