Chief Therapist

• Req #:
• Category:
  Radiology / Imaging / Radiation
• Status:
  Full-Time
• Shift: Day
• Facility: RWJ Somerset
• Department:
  Radiation Oncology
• Pay Range: $ - $ per year
• Location:
  
  110 Rehill Ave, Somerville, NJ 08876

Job Title:

Chief Therapist

Location:

RWJUH Somerset

Department Name:
Radiation Oncology

Req #:

Status:
Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $ - $ per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Chief Radiation Therapist - RWJBarnabas Health

At RWJBarnabas Health, the Chief Therapist reports to the director of radiation Oncology and to the Chairman on all clinical issues supervises and is responsible for all functions and areas, which encompass the radiation Oncology department. In the director's absence, they will assume the responsibilities of the Director as needed. The Chief Therapist will insure that all aspects of the department are implemented in accordance with all regulatory standards and hospital policies.

They will utilize sound judgement and independent thinking to handle complex and crisis situation; this includes: reception, registration, scheduling, billing, simulations dosimetry and treatments.

• Facilitating smooth and efficient operation of all areas and all personnel under direct supervision, including planning and organizing the day's work. Management of daily departmental operations including reception, registration, scheduling, billing, simulations and treatments.
• Making assignment of personnel to coordinate activities for all personnel with the rest of the department. Responsible for scheduling of all staff including technical, clerical and nursing to assure adequate coverage of all shifts.
• Assisting in the instruction of student technologists
• Orienting students through the file room
• Able to evaluate student performance and fill out observation forms.
• Assuring that all treatments performed in the department listed below are properly and efficiently performed and coordinated between simulation, dosimetry and treatment. The studies are then matched, collated, and organized for Radiation Oncologists review. Provides assistance to all clinicians, physicists, nurses, dosimetrists and staff for training on all computer systems.
• Follow the prescriptions of the radiation Oncologist to work out a treatment plan that delivers the precise radiation dosage to the diseased area while minimizing the dose to unaffected tissues.
• Identify surface anatomy and localize treatment volume using simulators and/or CT scanners.
• Calculate the precise radiation dose required, generate dosage distribution on a planning computer system, and record details of procedures to be utilized on treatment units.
• Submiting detailed treatment plans to Radiation Oncologist for approval
• Explaining procedures to patients
• Positioning and stabilize patients in preparation for treatment delivery
• Monitoring the patient carefully during the treatment
• Operating the treatment machines, ancillary equipment and computer verification systems to deliver the planned treatment accurately.
• Observing quality assurance procedures and record dosage and other relevant details on patients' record sheets
• Advising the patient about self-care procedures for radiation treatment side effects, or refer the patient for further assistance.
• Supervising and train students allocated from universities in the practical aspects of radiation therapy.
• Initiating employee evaluation reports. Recommends promotions, discipline, and other administrative…