Radiation Therapist Lead

The Lead Radiation Therapist oversees daily clinical operations of the radiation therapy department while providing direct patient care and treatment delivery. This role serves as a clinical leader and resource for radiation therapists, nursing, and support staff to ensure safe, accurate, and efficient treatment delivery in compliance with physician directives, regulatory standards, and organizational policies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver radiation therapy treatments accurately and safely according to physician prescriptions and treatment plans.
• Operate and maintain radiation therapy equipment, including Ethos adaptive therapy, Bravos HDR, Siemens CT simulation.
• Manage theranostics program.
• Perform daily machine warm-up, quality assurance checks, and safety procedures as required.
• Verify patient setup, immobilization, and treatment parameters prior to treatment delivery.
• Monitor patients during treatment and respond appropriately to patient needs or emergencies.
• Maintain accurate documentation within the electronic medical record and record & verify systems.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily therapist workflow and treatment schedules to ensure efficient patient throughput.
• Serve as the primary clinical resource and mentor for radiation therapists and support staff.
• Assist with orientation, onboarding, training, and competency validation of new staff members.
• Promote adherence to departmental policies, safety standards, and best practices.
• Assist leadership with staffing schedules, PTO coordination, and coverage planning.
• Support performance improvement initiatives and participate in departmental meetings.
• Assist in identifying workflow challenges and implementing operational improvements.
• Facilitate communication between physicians, nursing, dosimetry, physics, and front office staff.

Quality and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with state, federal, ARRT, and radiation safety regulations.
• Participate in chart checks, incident reporting, and quality assurance programs.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance at all times.
• Assist with accreditation readiness and regulatory inspections.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy program.
• Current ARRT certification in Radiation Therapy [RT(T)] required.
• Current state licensure as required.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Minimum of 5 years of radiation therapy experience preferred.
• Prior leadership, charge therapist, or mentoring experience preferred.
• Experience with Varian, Aria, Ethos, VisionRT, or similar systems preferred.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of radiation therapy principles, treatment delivery, and patient care standards.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and function effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and teamwork.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to assist patients with positioning and transfers as needed.
• Ability to lift and move equipment or supplies within departmental guidelines.

Work Environment

This position works in a clinical radiation therapy environment with exposure to radiation-producing equipment. Appropriate radiation safety training and monitoring are required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Retirement plan options
• Continuing education and certification support
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development

Patients Come First. Every decision is anchored in strengthening patient care. The organization is physician-led, ensuring clinical decision-making remains with those who deliver care. A Management Services Organization (MSO) provides national-scale infrastructure, analytics, technology, revenue cycle, compliance, and operational support to reduce administrative burden so physicians can focus on patients.