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Job Summary
The Radiation Therapy Manager provides leadership and oversight for the Photon Treatment Delivery activities within the Department of Radiation Oncology at BWH Boston. This role is responsible for managing Staff, Senior and Lead Radiation Therapists while ensuring high-quality, safe and efficient patient care.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required
Experience
Experience working as a radiation therapist 5-7 years required and Lead Therapist, Manager or Supervisory experience 1-2 years required
Licenses and Credentials
Radiation Therapist [State License] - required
Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - required
Radiation Therapy [R.T.(T)(ARRT)] - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required
Magnetic Resonance Imaging [R.T.(MR)(ARRT)] - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) preferred
Clinical Responsibilities
1. Ensures the proper level of staffing is provided within all treatment areas and provides coverage as needed.
2. Reviews Schedules to monitor patient volumes between treatment units.
3. Works with Lead Therapists in developing new techniques or resolving clinical problems.
· Resolves difficult set-ups and instruct staff members and students in this area
· Practices continuous improvement and standardization of techniques
4. Assists in Managing the triage of emergent cases, coordinates all on-call activities, and negotiates scheduling of patients with other care team members.
5. Responsible for the safe and accurate utilization of all aspects of the electronic medical record (EMR) and Record and Verify system.
· Demonstrates the ability to teach and assist others in the proper use of the system.
6. Possesses an advanced knowledge base and ability to accurately perform and teach all new start QA measures, weekly chart checks, scheduling, treatment, image review, and billing procedures involving the EMR system.
7. Manages team during equipment failures and notifies patients as well as all functional areas of the department.
Administrative Responsibilities
1. Works with other Radiation Therapy Manager(s) throughout the MGB System in the enterprise’s mission to ensure technical pathways are consistent throughout.
2. Keeps abreast of institutional initiatives that may need to dovetail with program implementations.
3. Responsible for maintaining and ordering radiation treatment supplies and immobilization devices. May be required to work with vendors to organize training sessions for staff.
4. Works with others to develop, revise, implement and maintain policies and procedures pertinent to external beam treatments, and new programs and personnel.
5. 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.
6. Participates in the departmental Quality Improvement (QI) committee.
· Assist with developing, collecting data, and presenting QI initiatives pertinent to the departmental treatment activities.
7. Performs annual merit reviews for clinical aides, Staff, Senior, and Lead radiation therapists.
8. In conjunction with other Radiation Therapy Managers:
· Maintain a comprehensive orientation plan for new therapy staff of designated work areas.
· 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 to BWH therapist staffing
· Hold regularly scheduled staff meetings
9. Responsible for maintaining compliance and participating in all readiness related to:
· ACR accreditation
· Massachusetts DPH
· Joint Commission
10. Coordinates with the Clinical Radiation Therapy Program Director, the clinical assignment, instruction, and evaluation of Radiation Therapy students.
· Responsible for signing up Radiation Therapy Students for BWH Occupational Health clearance and Orientation.
· Responsible for the orientation of Radiation Therapy students.
· Responsible for student logins, competencies, and oral competency exams.
· Responsible for providing feedback for student evaluations.
11. Maximize staff scheduling and limit overtime and temporary staffing expenditures to lowest possible level
12. Utilize available resources for maximum value
13. Ensure proper maintenance of supplies and expensive equipment
14. Ensure complete and accurate billing
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
1. Must have proficient technical knowledge and skill set. This includes but is not limited to demonstrating efficient knowledge of all equipment operation, tools, and procedures specific to assigned area. This also includes demonstrating the ability to effectively troubleshoot issues as they arise.
2. Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal professional relationships with physicians, management, staff, peers, patients, and their families.
3. Must convey a positive attitude and present a professional appearance.
4. Must have effective communication (both oral and written) skills sufficient to resolve conflicts, and relay information concisely to staff, patients, and other hospital personnel.
5. Must have sufficient organizational skills.
6. Assist in the recruitment, evaluation, and development of existing staff.
7. Ability to manage multiple assigned areas and various projects if asked.
8. Must be innovative and react quickly to new opportunities for improvements.
9. Demonstrate strong customer service skills, including the ability to use appropriate judgment, independent thinking and creativity when resolving issues and conflict.
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