West Virginia University Hospitals, Inc. | Lead ...

Welcome! We're excited you're considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you'll find other important information about this position. The Lead Radiation Therapist is a professional therapist who shares in the management of the department, accepting responsibility and authority in direct collaboration with the Radiation Oncology Manager. The Lead Radiation Therapist will assume responsibility for specific activities related to maintaining the overall quality control of treatments, and the orientation, education and supervision of Staff Radiation Therapists in the Department of Radiation Oncology. Specific responsibilities include development of department programs and assisting in the development of departmental policies and procedures. The Lead Radiation Therapist will assist in promoting the philosophy and goals of the Department of Radiation Oncology through leadership, management and the professional development of the radiation therapy staff. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. Graduate of a formal radiation therapy technology program accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). 2. Licensed by the WV Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board of Examiners. 3. Board Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiation Therapy 4. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date. 5. West Virginia state criminal background check required, and Federal, if applicable, for DHHR BMS regulated area. EXPERIENCE: 1. Five (5) years of clinical experience as a radiation therapist. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. Bachelor's Degree in healthcare field. EXPERIENCE: 1. Seven (7) years of experience as a radiation therapist. 2. Knowledge of Varian linear accelerators (Clinac iX, Trilogy, TrueBeam) and ARIA Oncology Information System 3. Previous experience in a leadership role or senior radiation therapist within a radiation oncology department. CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned. Administers external radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiation oncologist to affect curative or palliative treatment of disease as required. Performs simulations and localization according to established protocols and produces usable images for the planning and verifying of treatment procedures as required. Coordinates the activities of the Staff Radiation... For full info follow application link. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Created: 2024-11-28