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Job Summary
General Summary
Qualifications
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
Ensuresthe proper level of staffing is provided within all treatment areas and provides coverage as needed.
Reviews Schedules tomonitorpatient volumes
Works with Lead Therapists in developing new techniques or resolving clinical problems.
Resolvesdifficult set-ups and instruct staff members in this area
Practices continuous improvement and standardization of techniques
Assistsin Managing the triage of emergent cases, coordinates all on-call activities, and negotiates scheduling of patients with other care team members.
Responsible for the safe andaccurateutilizationof all aspects of the electronic medical record (EMR) and Record and Verify system.
Demonstrates the ability to teach andassistothers in the proper use of the system.
Possesses an advanced knowledge base and ability to accurately perform and teach allnew startQA measures, weekly chart checks, scheduling, treatment, image review, and billing procedures involving the EMR system.
Managesteamduring equipment failures and notifies patients as well as all functional areas of the department.
Administrative Responsibilities
Keeps abreastof CDH institutionalinitiatives that may need to dovetail with program implementations.
Responsible formaintainingand ordering radiation treatment supplies and immobilization devices, workingwith vendors to organize training sessions for staffwhen needed.
Works with others to develop, revise, implement andmaintainpolicies and procedures pertinent to external beam treatments, andnew programsand personnel.
Ensures radiation therapist competence and compliance with mandatory annual competencies, including, but not limited to: Specific machine techniques and procedures, department policies and procedures, and other activities and techniques that arise as practices change.
Participates in the departmental Quality Improvement (QI) committee.
Assistwith developing, collecting data, and presenting QI initiatives pertinent to the departmental treatment activities.
Performs annual merit reviews for radiation therapists.
Maintain a comprehensive orientation plan for new therapy staff
Recruit / hire highly skilled Radiation Therapist staff.
Coordinates and adapts to contingency plans, which are in response to variables in patient volume.
Works with Director to assess financial resources, operational budget, and capital expenditures, related toCDHtherapist staffing
Hold regularly scheduled staff meetings
Responsible formaintainingcompliance andparticipatingin all readiness related to:
ACR accreditation
Massachusetts DPH
Joint Commission
General
Maintains anddemonstratescooperation and responsiveness to all staff members.
Modelsappropriate professional behavior, such as, but not limited to courtesy, respect, constructive assertiveness, effective listening.
Utilizes professional problem solving and negotiation skills to manage conflict.
Proven leadership skills and the ability tomotivatein a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively communicate and build consensus with cross-functional teams including staff at all levels of the organization, including both technical and non-technical personnel.
Ability to foster the integration of cross-functional teams to achieve business goals, leading by inclusive management style, open communications, diplomacy, and solution-based problem solving.
Attends regularly scheduled Management/Leadership meetings.
Demonstrates ability to lead meetings, when requested, and support various departmental meetings.
Attends regularly scheduled continuing educational activities.
Actively seeks management focused and career growth educational opportunities.
Maintains active membership in professional organizations.
Participates in professional activities by attending meetings, serving on committees or task forces,writingand/or presenting scientific papers.
Skills/Abilities/Competencies Required
Must have proficient technical knowledge and skill set. This includes but is not limited todemonstratingefficient knowledge of all equipment operation, tools, and procedures specific to assignedarea. This also includesdemonstrating