Lead Radiation Therapist

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Job Summary:

This position is accountable to deliver accurate radiation therapy treatments to Mary Washington Hospital Radiation Oncology (MWHRO), and Stafford Hospital Radiation Oncology (SHRO) patients in accordance with the Radiation Oncologist’s prescription and instructions, and to assist the Radiation Oncologist in all simulation and treatment planning functions as required.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Administers radiation treatments to patients per Radiation Oncologist’s orders, with minimal supervision, to provide quality patient care.
• Provides thorough and accurate documentation of set-up instructions and treatment parameters and records each day’s treatments in ARIA.
• Participates in Quality Assessment and Improvement Program and adheres to departmental policies and procedures to ensure effective departmental operations and quality patient care.
• Performs all treatment related activities including scheduling, record keeping, charge capture, chart checks, portal verification, and equipment warm-up/QA checks, as required.
• Performs and has oversight of CT simulations of patients and treatment planning functions.
• This includes, but is not limited to obtaining measurements, importing images, constructing shielding and treatment devices to facilitate safe, effective treatment of patients.
• Point of communication between radiation therapists, dosimetry, and physics to ensure quick resolution of clinical questions or discrepancies.
• Assists physician and physicist with ACCUBOOST, skin, and GYN brachytherapy treatment delivery.
• Maintains adequate inventory of supplies and materials to ensure stock is never exhausted; keeps assigned area fully stocked with clean, fresh supplies.
• Maintains neat and clean work space while observing proper safety precautions and disposing of infectious or hazardous materials in a way that ensures compliance with OSHA and other regulatory agencies.
• Adheres to radiation safety practices for patients, personnel, and self, including shielding when appropriate.
• Reports equipment malfunctions and/or erratic operations to Radiation Therapist Supervisor or Physicist immediately.
• Collaborates with Leadership to assure daily staffing levels are sufficient to meet the technical operations.
• Assists with data collection for infection control, and performance/quality improvement activities.
• Report findings to Leadership for submission to appropriate committee i.e. Hospital Infection Control, Regulatory, or CQI Committee. Coordinates Capital Asset management by managing equipment maintenance.
• Assures safety compliance by having safety huddles, review of Emergency Preparedness Manual and perform department fire drill once per quarter.
• Report any safety concerns to MWH safety and report to department Leadership.
• Tracks all treatment related incidences and reports incidences to physician/physicist/Leadership.
• Reviews all technical policies and procedures on an annual basis and presents proposed changes to Leadership.
• Assess the effectiveness and competency of Radiation Therapist using orientation and skills validation tools.
• Provides input for annual reviews on Radiation Therapists
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy Technology program.
• Registered with the ARRT or equivalent certifying organization.
• AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire
• One to two year’s relevant clinical experience preferred.

MWHC will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status (EOE). We are also committed to equitable and transparent compensation practices and comply with all applicable pay transparency and pay equity laws.

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Physical Requirements: Constant (67-100% of workday) use of arms and hands; frequent (34-66% of workday) standing, walking, sitting; occasional (0-33% of workday) bending and squatting; ability to lift 35 lbs.; ability to push and pull up to 20 lbs.; auditory and visual skills to include color determination

Mental Requirements: Possesses critical thinking and analytical skills.  Ability to multi-task.  Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team.  Capacity to cope with difficult situations. Ability to tolerate irregular hours including evenings, nights, and weekends. 

Environmental Requirements and Exposure Hazards: Risk of exposure to radiation and toxic chemicals.  Potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens; must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment.  

For MRI Associates: Must complete MRI Associate screening and be approved to work in the MRI environment (Zones 3 & 4) at all times.   

“It is the policy of Mary Washington Healthcare to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability who are applicants for employment or Associates.”

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Compensation Pay Range:

$45.65 - $68.48