Lead Radiation Therapist

• Leads, trains, and supervises radiation therapy team in delivering accurate and safe radiotherapy treatments at assigned department
• Monitors and validates proper patient positioning and immobilization techniques according to treatment plans
• Oversees daily patient care protocols and ensures team maintains highest standards of patient education
• Guides staff in appropriate patient and family engagement, maintaining patient confidentiality and dignity
• Directs team in monitoring patients' physical and psychological responses to treatment
• Ensures compliance with departmental policies and procedures for safe radiation therapy administration
• Oversees proper use of mechanical assistive devices and ensure team adherence to safety protocols
• Implements and maintains age-specific patient care standards
• Serves as primary clinical instructor for Radiation Therapy students
• Oversees and validates all quality assurance measures
• Facilitates interdisciplinary collaboration to address and resolve clinical challenges
• Ensures team proficiency in explaining simulation procedures
• Supervises and validates proper operation of essential equipment and software
• Oversees creation and documentation of immobilization devices and bolus applications
• Provides mentorship and guidance to departmental Radiation Therapists
• Directs IV contrast program implementation
• Supervises Oral Contrast administration procedures
• Coordinates scheduling operations
• Oversees and ensures efficient daily operations of assigned clinical treatment and simulation areas
• Directs Senior and Staff Radiation Therapists' activities
• Monitors and maintains the integrity of the electronic medical record (EMR) and Record and Verify system
• Orchestrates emergency case management, coordinates on-call activities, and facilitates patient scheduling
• Leads team response during equipment failures
• Enforces Quality Assurance (QA) protocols on assigned units
• Collaborates with leadership team to create, update, and implement policies and procedures
• Supports the Chief Radiation Therapist in monitoring therapist competencies
• Drives continuous improvement initiatives and standardization of treatment techniques across the department
• Leads orientation programs and provide instruction for new staff, students, visitors, and team members
• Partners with the Chief Radiation Therapist to maintain optimal staffing levels and provide direct coverage
• Facilitates clinical assignments, instruction, and evaluation of Radiation Therapy students
• Participates in departmental meetings
• Performs additional duties as assigned
• Responsible for the direct supervision of Senior and Staff Radiation Therapists, and Radiation Therapy students
• Under the direction of the Chief Radiation Therapist, the Lead Radiation Therapist may have the authority to discipline staff
• Assumes Chief Radiation Therapist responsibilities in the absence of Chief

• High School + Certificate in radiation Therapy or associate’s degree in Radiation Therapy required
• bachelor’s degree preferred
• Valid Massachusetts State License in Radiation Therapy required
• Valid ARRT certification required
• Valid BLS certification within 60 days of hire date
• Minimum of four (4) years of continuous clinical experience required
• Demonstrated competencies for all procedures performed within assigned treatment and/or simulation areas
• Demonstrated ability to care for patients, including acute inpatients, pediatric patients, and pediatric patients requiring anesthesia
• Demonstrated ability to perform all aspects of both treatment and simulation
• Understands the function of all equipment and software, accessories, treatment policies, procedures, and protocols and applies knowledge appropriately
• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of growth and development from all life stages, ranging from infancy to geriatric
• Demonstrates an understanding of the patient functional mobility assessment tool and mobilizes patients using appropriate mechanical assistive devices
• Possesses an advanced knowledge base and ability to accurately perform and teach all policy, procedure, and QA measures
• Advanced proficiency in patient scheduling systems and revenue cycle management
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

$15K Sign-On Incentive