Supervisor Radiation Therapy
Location
Midland, MI | United States
Job description
Summary
The Supervisor will maintain the day to day operations of the facility and communicate with the Manager regarding the facility on an ongoing basis. In addition to the daily on site supervision, in the Radiation Oncology Department will provide clinical duties as a Radiation Therapist to fulfill scheduling needs and volume fluctuations. They will apply ionizing radiation to adult and geriatric patients in accordance with the prescription and instructions of the Radiation Oncologist. They must be capable of operating radiation-producing equipment utilizing radiation safety measures, and be able to perform a series of complex and precise technical procedures.
Responsibilities (35%)* The Supervisor will monitor the day to day operations of the facility. These duties will include but not limited to charge/documentation audits, database entry and query, completing therapist call schedules, managing and coordinating time off requests, lead special projects when instructed, standardize therapy standards across sites, manage patient schedules for efficiency and consistency, conduct monthly staff meetings and other meetings as needed.
(35%)* Responsible for the accurate delivery of the prescribed dose of radiation for treatment of cancer. Verifies calculations of treatment values and prescription according to parameters. Takes weekly verification films of all areas being treated. Carries outpatient treatment parameters in accordance with set up instructions and proper immobilization to accurately deliver radiation to the proper site and dosage. Assists in the fabrication of treatment devices when required. Assists physicians with various procedures by making recommendations and/or suggestions with regard to technical limitations of equipment or patients and the ability to successfully administer therapy.
(15%)* The Supervisor will conduct monthly MyPulse meetings with each direct report, complete annual job performance reviews, develop personal improvement plans, assist and guide employees in goal setting, conflict resolution and any related human resource management needed for their direct reports.
(15%)* The Supervisor will work closely with the manager to suggest, research, and provide assistance with the yearly capital and operating budgets.
Certifications and Licensures - BLS: Basic Life Support
- Equivalent Experience: Within 1 month of hire or transfer
- ARRT RT: Reg Radiation Therapist
Required Education - Education: Technical Certificate
- Comments: High School diploma or GED required (at the time of hire or transfer to position) and must be a graduate from an accredited Radiation Therapy School. Bachelor's degree in radiation therapy preferred.
Other Information OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Refers patients to the physician or nurse when indicated due to changes in symptoms and/or treatment side effects.
Schedules patients for outpatient appointments. Maintains supplies and inventories.
Performs morning quality assurance output checks on a daily basis consistent with radiation physicist recommendation. The Supervisor will assist staff in service recovery and communicate with the manager of any perceived issues.
Assist in coordination and involvement of community awareness programs such as Relay for Life, Making Strides and Cancer Survivor's Day.
Proficient in the electronic health record and assists the manager in identifying process improvement.
Maintains compliance with State and Joint Commission requirements in regard to radiation safety and protection for patients and staff.
Attends scheduled in-services to review policy/procedure and safety measures.
Wears appropriate monitoring device to detect personnel exposure.
Responsible for monitoring equipment operations and reporting of any malfunctions or peculiarities to the manager and/or radiation physicist to ensure proper function prior to treatment of patients.
Performs and documents proper charge capture for all procedures performed and completes regular quality assurance of charges.
Works with patient accounting to resolve any denials, rejections or audit inquiries.
Performs proper documentation in the patient treatment record according to procedure which is consistent with an environment of safety and good communication.
Proficient in simulation and fabricating treatment devices.
Participates in process improvement activities.
Contributes to the development of students in the department and is responsible for teaching and completing radiation therapy student competencies.
Schedules student time in the department appropriately and make sure that their experience is valuable to both the student and the employee instructor.
May be asked to rotate to another Radiation Therapy center to cover staff shortages or fluctuations in patient volume.
Has a thorough understanding of proper billing practices and is able to use site specific office management system for scheduling and billing.
The Supervisor will decide specifically which employee (s) in the radiation therapist job title that will be assigned to take call/ standby pay and receive additional compensation. These decisions shall be made fairly and equitably using work and skill related factors. All status hour radiation therapists above >0.49 FTE will be required to be placed into the On Call/ Standby rotation. Supervisor will develop, publish and communicate the employee schedule for the site that they are responsible for, working with other supervisors/lead therapist to make sure proper coverage is at each center based on the patient volume at each center.
All other duties as assigned.
Equivalent Experience and Other Comments (Education) EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS: Must possess knowledge of a variety of treatment modalities including experience with Linear Accelerators and Simulators.
Excellent verbal and writing communication skills are required.
Must have at least 5 years of experience as a Certified Radiation Therapist.
Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate with others in person and on the telephone.
MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft® Windows. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.
Other Comments PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death.
Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.
Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.
Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s).
Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.
Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required.
Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake.
Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.
Physical Demand Level:
Medium. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 21-50 lbs., frequently 34-66% of the workday 20 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls and constantly (67-100% or the workday) 10 lbs.
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