Chief Radiation Therapist

Chief Radiation Therapist - Centerburg, OH (#TE1030)

Location: Centerburg, OH
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: $84,000 - $107,000 annually

Position Overview:

Lead clinical and administrative operations for radiation oncology services. Drive quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and staff development while maintaining expertise in Varian linear accelerators, CT simulation, and oncology informatics.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs job functions of a radiation therapist as well as administrative duties as assigned by the department director.
• Reviews, writes, and updates radiation policy and procedures.
• Educates staff on policy and procedures and ODH requirements.
• Reviews Ohio Department of Health (ODH) Administrative Code requirements and assists the department director with meeting those requirements.
• Monitors and assures all equipment quality checks are completed and logged, and that all equipment is in safe and satisfactory working condition.
• Monitors and assures that preventative maintenance and repair(s) are completed.
• Chairs and documents radiation therapy Quality Assurance and Improvement meetings.
• Assists with developing QA/QI plans. Acts as a resource for staff; assists the director with meeting Commission on Cancer (CoC) standards.
• Assists with coordinating patient care based on patient needs.
• Assists in the selection, training, and orientation of radiation therapy personnel.
• Assists the director with staff competencies and evaluations.
• Understands and is up-to-date on radiation oncology billing procedures and assists the director with edits/audits.
• Assists the physicist with quality and safety requirements; assists with implementation and continuous use of the electronic medical record.

Why Join Us?

Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate of an approved Radiation Therapy Training Program.
• Licensure/Certification:
• Current license from the ARRT specific to Radiation Therapy - ARRT (T)
• Maintain a valid Radiation Therapist license from the Ohio Department of Health.
• Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider (BLS) certification required
• Experience: 3-5 years of radiation therapy experience is required with specific training in simulation and planning; a Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred.
• Technical Skills: Complete understanding of the therapy equipment, which includes but is not limited to:
• The VARIAN linear accelerator and patient protection devices
• Hardware and software for all patient information systems (HIS, PACS, RIS, IMPAC, etc)
• CT Simulation Unit
• Portal Vision

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Compensation: $84,000 - $107,000, depending on experience.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Full benefits package including a $15,000 Sign-On Bonus.
• Work Schedule: Position is for full-time, Mon-Fri 7 am-3:30 pm (call rotation is on 1 week and off 2 weeks). No weekends and no holidays.
• Professional Growth: Become part of an exceptional team dedicated to delivering high-quality care to the community