Job Summary

· In accordance with the Mission and Guiding Behaviors; the Radiation Oncology Supervisor is responsible for the daily operation of the Radiation Oncology Department including: treatment, simulation, manpower utilization, quality of patient care delivery, cost effective utilization of available resources.

· Responsible for implementation of goals, objectives, policies and procedures and compliance with regulatory requirements for Radiation Oncology.

· Maintains accurate treatment records.

· Performs a variety of technical and non-technical tasks and direct patient care activities requiring independent judgment and initiative. Job Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

· Education: Graduate of an approved Radiation Oncology Technology program

· Licensure / Certification: Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) required.

· Valid State of Ohio Radiological license, required.

· Current BLS certification, required.

· Experience: Minimum of three (3) years recent and relevant supervisory experience in a Radiation Oncology Department, preferred.

· Effective Communication Skills

· Leadership qualities and human relations skills necessary to work with patients, staff, managers, and physicians.

· Able to perform professional duties with minimal supervision.

· Computer literate with attention to detail.

· Possesses a high level of professionalism and the ability to establish good rapport with patients, staff and physicians.

· Has working knowledge of radiation safety and current rules and regulations of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and State Regulations.

· Compassion and the ability to care for the terminally ill.

· Ability to travel to multiple work and/or business sites.

Essential Responsibilities

· Exhibits each of the Mount Carmel Service Excellence Behavior Standards holding self and others accountable and role modeling excellence for all to see. For example: demonstrates friendliness and courtesy, effective communication creates a professional environment and provides first class service.

· Meets population specific and all other competencies according to department requirements.

· Promotes a Culture of Safety by adhering to policy, procedures and plans that are in place to prevent workplace injury, violence or adverse outcome to associates and patients.

· Relationship-based Care: Creates a caring and healing environment that keeps the patient and family at the center of care throughout their experience at Mount Carmel following the principles of our interdisciplinary care delivery system.

· (For patient care providers) Provides nursing care, ensures an environment of patient safety, promotes evidence-based practice and quality initiatives and exhibits professionalism in nursing practice within the model of the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program®.

· In conjunction with Director, Radiation Oncology, responsible for hiring, training, scheduling, developing, directing and evaluating employees, data reporting; consulting; and education relating to Radiation Oncology.

· Participates in the department PI, Risk Management and Organizational Integrity programs, and applicable regulatory requirements.

· Communicates pertinent clinical information to appropriate members of the patient care team and department personnel.

· Keeps patient/family appraised/updated.

· Responsible for performing a variety of technical tasks and direct patient care activities requiring independent judgement and initiative.

· Responsible for performing a variety of non-technical tasks and indirect patient care activities.

· Takes responsibility to facilitate improvements in patient services, staff/physician relationships.

· Documents, accurately and completely, pertinent assessment, interventions and outcomes and outcomes for patients in accordance with documentation standards, policies, procedures and/or guidelines.