Chief Radiation Therapist

Essential Duties & Responsibilities including but not limited to:

• Under the supervision of the Radiation Oncology Manager /Director of Cancer Services, coordinates radiation therapist assignments. Collaborating with all functional areas to ensure a smooth flow of patient care.
• Responsible for overseeing the administration of radiation therapy treatments and simulations as prescribed and instructed by the radiation oncologist in accordance with the established standards.
• Provides direct daily oversight of all aspects of clinical treatment schedules across two sites of service.
• Effectively manages daily staffing requirements for Radiation treatments, and adjusts staffing as needed. Addresses fluctuating workloads based on patient flow and physician schedules
• Assists in Managing the triage of emergent cases, coordinates all on-call staff scheduling and negotiates scheduling of patients with other care team members.
• Orients and coordinates training of staff on new procedures/equipment and keeping staff up to date on competencies.
• In collaboration with the Director of Medical Physics, assist in providing on-site and remote training/coaching for the dosimetrist team; develop/improve processes to increase efficiency between dosimetrist and radiation therapist teams.
• Maintains staff by orienting, and training employees
• Applies process improvement methods and techniques; assists in data collection; identifies processes for improvement in daily work; and assists in education of new employees in the team process.
• Responsible for maintaining and ordering radiation treatment supplies and immobilization devices. May be required to work with vendors to organize training sessions for staff.
• Collaborates with others to develop, revise, implement and maintain policies and procedures pertinent to external beam treatments, brachytherapy, new programs, and personnel.
• Manages team during equipment failures and notifies patients as well as all functional areas of the department.
• 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 all departmental Quality Assurance and Improvement committees and initiatives.
• Works with Manager and Director to assess financial resources, operational budget, and capital expenditures, related to therapist staffing
• Maintains and demonstrates cooperation and responsiveness to all staff members.
• Utilizes professional problem-solving and negotiation skills to manage conflict.
• 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.
• Responsible for maintaining compliance and participating in all readiness related to: ACR CMS, DPH and  JCERT
• Possesses knowledge of scheduling and billing procedures proficient in EPIC and  ARIA
• Understands the function of equipment, accessories, and treatment methods.
• Maintains current licensure information on all therapists.
• Participates in performance appraisal of all therapists.
• Demonstrates initiative to diagnose problems, attain needed research, and provide solutions. 
• Incorporates Lahey Clinic Guiding Principles, Mission Statement, and Goals to daily activities. 
• Complies with all Lahey Clinic Policies.
• Complies with behavioral expectations of the department and Lahey Clinic.
• Maintains courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment.
• Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to Customer Service standards.
• Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities.
• Participates in and successfully completes Mandatory Education.
• Performs all other duties as needed or directed to meet the needs of the department.