Location:
Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Summary:

The Radiation Chief Therapist supervises staff, staff development, technical procedure development and administrative duties. Has a broad knowledge of radiation oncology which ensures high clinical standards for excellent patient care in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice in conjunction with policies, values, and mission of the organization.

Responsibilities:

Performs Administrative Duties including radiation therapist team meetings by scheduling meetings, developing agendas, taking notes as needed to facilitate post-meeting review of pertinent items with leader. Manages patient Activity Capture for appropriate patient procedure charges and as needed facilitates review of issues/errors with leader. Meets with leader to review department charges are up to date with CMS. Is assigned projects throughout the year to manage and report to leader for review.Runs and monitors Environment of Care to ensure all simulation and treatment units have a safe environment for patients and staff. Ensure staff is educated on par level stocking of patient equipment and supplies in the technical areas. Assesses clinical operations, competencies and clinical issues for solutions and/or review with leader.Leads all high risk and low volume procedures with radiation therapists to ensure pertinent information is reviewed with physician(s) and physicist(s) for patient safety. Ensure department patient morning rounds and team morning huddle are organized, prepared and ready to be run by CT/Simulation Therapist to ensure knowledge of clinical patients and department operations.Performs Quality Assurance and Process Improvement. Reviews and discusses patient treatment issues with physician(s) and/ or physics. Stays abreast of new technical techniques and technology to make recommendations to Department Leadership. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions, clinical workflow issues, and staff issues, as necessary. Ensures regulatory safety and radiation safety compliance with the therapist team and contributes to The Joint Commission (TJC) survey, American College of Radiology (ACR) survey and any other assigned to maintain department ready for accreditation.Creates the radiation therapists work schedule to coordinate with patient simulation and treatment units to ensure adequate staffing for efficiency and overtime. Acts as a liaison between the different work groups in the department (Physician/APP, Physics/Dosimetry, RTT, RN/MA, Leadership, etc.) to ensure prompt response to all clinical issues.As needed fills in when a therapist is out-of-clinic to simulate and/or treat patients. Also, as needed, will work with therapists directly to assess clinical operations, competencies, and any clinical issues. For delivering therapy, the Chief Therapist reviews physician orders and radiation therapy treatment plan. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation. Positions patient and performs imaging/treatment procedure(s). Analyzes results and identifies issues with the image/treatment quality including repositioning patient if needed to re-image before treatment.Runs and monitors Environment of Care to ensure all simulation and treatment units have a safe environment for patients and staff. Ensures staff is educated on par level stocking of patient equipment and supplies in the technical areas.Performs Qualify Assurance and Process Improvement. Reviews and discusses patient treatment issues with physician(s) and/ or physics. Stays abreast of new technical techniques and technology to make recommendations to Department Leadership. Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control on clinical equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions, clinical workflow issues, and staff issue, as necessary. Ensures regulatory safety and radiation safety compliance with the therapist team and contributes to The Joint Commission (TJC) survey, American College of Radiology (ACR) survey and any other assigned to maintain department ready for accreditation.Administrative Duties (not all inclusive) Runs radiation therapist team meetings by setting dates/times, agendas and minutes. Reviews pertinent items with leader post meeting. Manages patient Activity Capture for appropriate patient procedure charges. Reports any changes in Charge Activity to leader. Meets with leader to review department charges are up-to-date with CMS. Is assigned projects throughout the year to manage and report to leader for review.Leads all high risk and low volume procedures with radiation therapists to ensure pertinent information is reviewed with physician(s) and physicist(s) for patient safety. Prepares and runs department patient morning rounds to ensure knowledge of clinical patients to then disseminate information to the team at morning huddle. Prepares and runs department staff morning huddle.Creates the radiation therapists work schedule to coordinate with patient simulation and treatment units to ensure adequate staffing for efficiency and overtime. Acts as a liaison between the different work groups in the department (Physician, Physics/Dosimetry, RTT, RN, Leadership, etc.) to ensure prompt response to all clinical issues.Develops, reviews, educates, rolls-out for implementation clinical policies/procedures/job descriptions/competencies for the radiation therapist clinical area. Will also monitor for revisions as needed. Assess radiation therapists skills to ensure clinical competency for patient safety and employee annual evaluation and annual competency. Maintains documentation of radiation therapist coaching for review with leader and/or Human Resources.Manages radiation therapist relations including performance management, staff satisfaction, and conflict management. Performs and oversees radiation therapists' recruitment/coaching, payroll, and students while maintaining leader informed. Responds to patient concerns/complaints immediately to review with leader.Works on Tx Units and CT/Simulation to be able to fill in as needed. For delivering therapy, the Chief Therapist reviews physician orders and radiation therapy treatment plan. Educate patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation. Positions patient and performs imaging/treatment procedure(s). Analyzes results and identifies issues with the image/treatment quality including repositioning patient if needed to re-image before treatment.

Competencies:

ACCOUNTABILITY, CLINICAL POLICIES AND STANDARDS, CUSTOMER SERVICE, EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION, ORGANIZATION SKILLS, PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, PATIENT SAFETY - ANCILLARY/SUPPORT, RADIATION TREATMENT ADMINISTRATION, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education and Certification Requirements:

Accredited Program: Radiation Therapy (Required)ARRT_American Registry of Radiology Tech (ARRT) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE), BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS), Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)

Additional Job Information:

Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Required Work Experience: A minimum of five (5) consecutive years of experience as a Radiation Therapist, including at least eighteen (18) months in a supervisory or leadership role within Radiation Therapy.

Other Information: Additional Education Info: Associate of Science in Radiation Therapy or Radiology with Radiation Therapy Certification required. Bachelor Degree in HealthCare Leadership, Management, Radiation Therapy or Business preferred.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Bending and Stooping = 80%
• Climbing = 60%
• Keyboard Entry = 80%
• Kneeling = 80%
• Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 60%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
• Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
• Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 40%
• Reaching = 80%
• Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0%
• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80%
• Running = 0%
• Sitting = 80%
• Squatting = 80%
• Standing = 80%
• Walking = 80%
• Audible Speech = 100%
• Hearing Acuity = 100%
• Smelling Acuity = 0%
• Taste Discrimination = 0%
• Depth Perception = 100%
• Distinguish Color = 100%
• Seeing - Far = 100%
• Seeing - Near = 100%
• Bio hazardous Waste = 80%
• Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 80%
• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 80%
• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 80%
• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 80%
• Asbestos = 60%
• Cytotoxic Chemicals = 0%
• Dust = 60%
• Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 60%
• Hazardous Chemicals = 60%
• Hazardous Medication = 40%
• Latex = 60%
• Computer Monitor = 80%
• Domestic Animals = 0%
• Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%
• Fire Risk = 0%
• Hazardous Noise = 0%
• Heating Devices = 0%
• Hypoxia = 0%
• Laser/High Intensity Lights = 80%
• Magnetic Fields = 0%
• Moving Mechanical Parts = 80%
• Needles/Sharp Objects = 80%
• Potential Electric Shock = 40%
• Potential for Physical Assault = 40%
• Radiation = 80%
• Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
• Unprotected Heights = 0%
• Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 60%

Shift:

Primarily for office workers - not eligible for shift differential

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

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