Radiation Therapist Supervisor

Why Join Us? 

• Be part of a practice at the forefront of cutting-edge cancer care and advanced treatments
• Access opportunities for professional growth and continuing education.
• Work alongside a collaborative and compassionate team of experts dedicated to making a difference.
• Enjoy the convenience of multiple locations throughout the Capital Region.
• Contribute to groundbreaking clinical trials that shape the future of oncology care.

Discover your career potential with a practice dedicated to excellence and innovation.

May be required to perform the duties of radiation therapist, mold technician and basic Dosimetry duties in order to maintain a high quality care environment. Assists in supervision of simulation therapists and radiation therapists in order to effectively deliver a high quality radiation therapy treatment course for each patient presented. Supports and adheres to the New York Oncology Hematology Code of Ethics and Business Standards.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Assists with interviewing, hiring, and training designated employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; and rewarding and disciplining employees.
-Serves as mentor to employees in radiation oncology department.
-Responsible for the instruction of newly hired radiation staff and radiation therapy students on all equipment applicable.
-Maintains patient appointment schedule and submits correct billing information.
-Accurately delivers and records radiation therapy treatments under the direction of a radiation oncologist.
-May assist in chart audits and QA procedures.
-May participate in development of QA procedures.
-Accurately interprets a computerized treatment plan.
-Accurately cuts blocks and makes custom molds.
-Accurately enters and maintains patient treatment parameters into the electronic medical record.
-Accurately completes simple mu calculation.
-May review and amend patient billing for accuracy.
-Maintains a clean, safe, and organized work environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduate of an accredited radiation therapy program. Minimum five years actively practicing as an RTT. ARRT certification required. Valid state license for radiation therapy required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to be present at the employee site during regularly scheduled business hours and regularly required to sit or stand and talk or hear. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment may include exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations, and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment. Work will involve in-person interaction with co-workers and management and/or clients. Work may require minimal travel by automobile to office sites.