Sr Radiation Therapist

Sr Radiation Therapist –
Genesis Care U.S.

Sun State Medical Specialists (SMS) is proud to be a part of One Oncology in delivering exceptional, community‑based specialty care across Florida. With a team of 105 physicians spanning urology, radiation oncology, medical oncology, breast surgery, general surgery, and head and neck surgery, SMS is committed to providing high‑quality, accessible care. Our practice continues to expand services by offering advanced radiation therapies, in‑house pharmacy and laboratory capabilities, care management, theranostics, cutting‑edge diagnostic imaging, and clinical research.

We are dedicated to recruiting top‑tier physicians to help increase access to affordable, high‑quality care throughout the state.

This role demonstrates outstanding clinical assessment, interpretive and treatment delivery skills; shares these skills with others to ensure the competency of the team and optimal patient outcomes. The incumbent is responsible for all technical and designated administrative functions of Radiation Therapy for their assigned office(s) and is accountable to the administrative manager of the department. This position serves in a supervisory role and provides direct patient care.

• Actively serve as a leader in the radiation therapy department, directly working with other radiation therapists and other department members.
• Monitors technical accuracy of treatment setups.
• Participates in specialty areas such as instruction, new simulation procedures, IMRT, IGRT, Stereotactic Radiotherapy and Radiosurgery, Total Body Irradiation, HDR program and is responsible for the safe utilization of the Record and Verify System, including the ability to teach and assist others in the proper use of the system. Must demonstrate knowledge and ability to perform all aspects of treatment delivery.
• Directly supervises and manages the technical staff including Radiation Therapists, Nurses, and Medical Assistants (as assigned).
• Monitors and directs patient transporters and couriers as it is related to patient care and treatment delivery. This requires working as a team with the RA and other staff members.
• Participates in the clinical instruction and evaluation of the Radiation Therapy Technology students.
• Interacts with both internal and external customers professionally.
• Assists the physician and P.A./Nurse Practitioner in the center(s) as needed with patient problems and upcoming changes in the patients’ course of treatments.
• Coordinates the activities of the staff radiation therapists and nursing teams, as assigned, to ensure quality treatment delivery and maximum utilization of equipment and personnel.
• Oversees the correct and appropriate use of the electronic medical record.
• Oversees simulation and treatment of patients receiving radiation therapy.
• Oversees scheduling of patients and clinical staff to assure appropriate coverage is maintained.
• Coordinate weekly chart rounds meeting.
• Perform quality assurance review of charts for all patients undergoing treatment.
• Coordinates, attends and participates in regularly scheduled technical/clinical staff meetings. Demonstrates ability to lead and support departmental meetings.
• Maintain a productive relationship with the physics and dosimetry departments. Establish practice patterns that ensure the timely readiness of treatment plans, including QA for initiating patient treatment and follow‑up.
• Coordinate call backs and emergency treatments, including after‑hours care.
• Perform quality assurance review of all patient charts after completion of treatment.
• In coordination with the physicians and physicists, develops, maintains and revises continuous quality improvement measures, instituting corrective processes when necessary. Complies with all reviews and standards established by the department’s Quality Assurance program and the Continuous Quality Improvement committee.
• Monitors all new patient starts, including boost fields to ensure efficient operations superior patient care.
• Follows up on machine, computer, and other equipment problems.
• Ensures proper notification of machine down time is followed. Follows up…