Lead Radiation Therapist - Radiation Oncology INTERNAL

Duluth, Minnesota

Employer: Saint Luke's Hospital of Duluth
Industry: Clinics
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
  • JOB SUMMARY
    • The Lead Radiation Therapist, under the administrative direction of the Oncology Operations Leader, and under the medical direction of the Clinic Physicians, and in consultation with the Medical Physicists, is responsible for coordinating optimal radiation therapy treatment, assisting in assuring compliance with clinic and DNV standards, insuring optimal radiation treatment course through proper planning and implementation of radiation therapy processes. Assisting in the onboarding of new Radiation Therapy staff, orientation development and serving as primary preceptor. The lead Radiation Therapist will serve as a clinic expert in the development policies and procedures for radiation treatment. Establishes patient treatment schedule. Maintains supply inventory for radiation therapy treatment. Assists in reviewing radiation therapy billing charges. Performs related duties to support patient care.
  • MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
    • Education: Radiation Therapist.
    • Experience: Minimum three (3) years of radiation therapy experience.
    • Licensure/Certification/Registration: Registered as a Radiation Therapist (RT), (R) (T) through the American Registry of Radiologic Technology. BLS Certification with a designation of either BLS Provider or Healthcare Provider from either the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, or Military Training Network.
  • PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
    • Education: N/A
    • Experience: CT simulation experience. Previous leadership experience.
    • Licensure/Certification/Registration: N/A
  • KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
    • Knowledge of radiation safety principles, Universal Precautions, generally accepted quality control practices for radiation services. Knowledge of personal computing applications. Knowledge of customer relation principles. Ability to accurately perform radiation therapy processes. Ability to work independently under general administrative, medical and physicist direction. Ability to prioritize tasks without compromising patient care. Ability to demonstrate positive customer relations and present a professional image. Ability to work constructively with other persons. Ability to maintain patient confidentiality. Ability to perform computer functions associated with radiation therapy equipment. Ability to participate in orientation of new personnel and teaching of students. Ability to write legibly, see, read, hear and speak English.
    • READING - Intermediate: Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
    • WRITING - Intermediate: Ability to write routine reports, correspondence, or procedures.
    • SPEAKING - Intermediate: Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one, small group situations or before groups of customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
    • MATHEMATICAL SKILLS - Basic Skills: Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
    • REASONING ABILITY - Intermediate Skills: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
    • AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES - Skilled at assessment and knowledgeable of growth and development. Provides appropriate care respective to the ages of the patients served per clinical environment.
  • PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT
    • PHYSICAL DEMANDS
      • Prolonged, extensive or considerable standing/walking; assists with lifting and moving patients, supplies and equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling and crouching. Lifts objects up to thirty-five (35) pounds in weight.
      • Stand - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 - 8 hours)
      • Walk - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 - 8 hours)
      • Sit - Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 (2.5 - 5.5 hours)
      • Use hands to finger, handle, or feel - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 - 8 hours)
      • Reach with hands and arms - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 - 8 hours)
      • Stoop, Squat, Kneel, or Crouch - Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 (2.5 - 5.5 hours)
      • Bending-repetitive forward - Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 (2.5 - 5.5 hours)
      • Talk or hear - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 - 8 hours)
    • LIFTING REQUIREMENTS
      • Up to 10 pounds - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 - 8 hours)
      • Up to 25 pounds - Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 (2.5 - 5.5 hours)
      • Up to 35 pounds - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)
    • WORK ENVIRONMENT
      • Typical Noise Level - Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic)
    • WORKING CONDITIONS
      • May be exposed to communicable diseases and other work place hazards, including potential exposure to chemotherapeutic agents, radiation and cerrobend. May be exposed to unpleasant patient elements. May be involved in stressful conditions while performing job duties in a constantly changing environment.
Created: 2024-08-22
Reference: 29566
Country: United States
State: Minnesota
City: Duluth
ZIP: 55803

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