Radiation Therapy Chief

Chief Radiation Therapist

The Chief Radiation Therapist provides leadership and clinical expertise to the Radiation Therapy Department. Works closely with the Director of Radiation Therapy to oversee the Radiation Therapists, to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies, and to plan strategically for future technical advancements in the field. Works as a Radiation Therapist and serves as a resource to other Radiation Therapists.

Shift Details:
Full-time (40 Hours), Monday - Friday, 4 10s or 5 8's, occasional weekend call requirements

Unit/

Location:

St. Joseph Hospital

Additional Details:
Please review Minimum Qualifications listed below before applying.

As a Radiation Therapy Chief at Intermountain Health, you will play a vital role in supporting our clinical team, ensuring our patients receive the best care. At Intermountain, you will be part of a team that values career advancement, innovation and collaboration, where your skills are valued, and your contributions make a lasting impact.

As a Radiation Therapy Chief at Intermountain Health, you will play a vital role in supporting our clinical team, ensuring our patients receive the best care by:

• Coordinating with department manager, physicians, radiation therapists, physics and dosimetrist teams.
• Overseeing radiation treatment delivery, simulation preparation, record management, patient care and education and quality control.
• Acting as a clinical advisor responsible for all student therapists and communicating with university program director.
• Participating in development and implementation of Department Quality Improvement Plan.
• Participating in weekly chart rounds and review of patient records.
• Scheduling Radiation Therapists and coordinating work to meet department and patient needs.
• Advocating for new technology.
• Acting as a resource and assisting with billing and technical issues.

Skills:

• Leadership
• Collaboration
• Clinical processes
• Patient Care
• Communication
• Oncology
• Decision-Making
• Relationship development
• Problem Solving
• Flexibility
• Empathy

Minimum Qualifications:

• Radiology Tech License in the state of practice.
• Certification in Radiation Therapy from the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers
• Three years of experience as RTT
• Experience using computer programs, spreadsheet, presentation software
• Teamwork and communication skills written and verbal
• Problem solving skills to manage conflict

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Radiation Therapy. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Degree will be verified.
• Supervisory Experience
• Experience with HDR brachytherapy

Physical Requirements:

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
• Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)
• May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.
• For roles requiring driving:
  Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

Location:

Saint Joseph Hospital

Work City:
Denver

Work State:
Colorado

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$51.61 - $79.62

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.