Lead Radiation Therapist: Clinical Leadership & Patient Care

Job Description - Lead Radiation Therapist (2602165)

Lead Radiation Therapist

POSITION SUMMARY:

Performance of all aspects of Radiation Therapy within the limits of professional licensure and accreditations and as part of a departmental team. The RTT will maintain and monitor all equipment in their department including but not limited to the CT Simulator, LINAC, Laser systems, IT systems, patient positioning equipment, and patient care equipment. The RTT will maintain a safe and professional atmosphere with physicians, physicists, dosimetrists, nurses and administrative staff.

JOB DUTIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• The Lead RTT will maintain a staffing schedule to ensure daily coverage of therapists on all treatment machines and work directly with the site administrator in order to maintain all regulatory compliance requirements.
• Participates in departmental committees; including but not limited to Peer Review, QA Committees.
• Assist in training new Therapists.
• Will report and act as the constant liaison between front line radiation therapists, division leads, and management on day-to-day clinical issues, problems, and patient complaints to the Site Administrator.

The radiation therapist must engage in programs designed to continue their professional education. Their New York State License must be renewed bi-annually in the practice of Radiotherapy by the New York State Department of Health. The therapist must promote high standards of patient care as stated by the ARRTand maintain membership with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and the American Society of Radiological Technologists.

Their original New York State liciense, registration with the ARRT and membership in the ASRT must be provided annually upon their evaluation.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an approved program in Radiation Therapy.
• NYS License in Radiation Therapy
• Member of ASRT and ARRT
• Minimum 3 years of experience.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS :

• Experience with Varian Accelerators, CT simulations and ARIA record and verify system.
• Experience performing various treatments to include SBRT, IMRT, HDR, and SRS.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• This position may require prolonged periods of standing, walking, lifting, pulling and/or positioning and transferring of patients.
• Lifts supplies and equipment, moves heavy equipment.
• Subject to Electrical and Radiation Hazards.

As part of employment at Southampton Hospital, there may be occasions when travel to other locations is needed to support operational needs.

Special Notes
: Resume/CV should be included with the online application.

• Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke-free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.
• All Hospital positions may be subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.
• This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.
• This function/position maybe designated as “essential.” This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook Southampton Hospital and related facilities.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established based on relevant experience.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents SBSH’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

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Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements:

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