Supervisor Radiation Oncology

About the role

Manages, leads, inspires, and rewards the assigned care delivery team and associated work processes.

Job Duties

• Supervises staff performance including coaching, counseling, discipline, and performance evaluations of designated staff.
• Supervises and Administers radiation treatments as prescribed, builds treatment calendars and performs daily treatments.
• Obtains patient history, answers patient questions, explains procedures and assists with scheduling.
• Identifies the need for and initiates collaboration with physicians, ancillary personnel, and other interdisciplinary members.
• Provides and assists direct/indirect patient care to complete Ct-Simulation procedures and /or other treatment procedures.
• Participates in the development of departmental procedures.
• Reinforces recommendations given to patient by the physician, nurses, dietician, etc., concerning reaction to treatment and care of the radiated area, prevention or treatment of generalized and local side effects.
• Observes patient for any unusual reactions or events.
• Maintains radiation equipment inventory and follows all safety regulations regarding radiation exposure.
• Ensures designated area complies with hospital policy and any applicable governmental regulatory bodies.
• Prepares and/or administers contrast as prescribed under the direction of a Radiation Oncologist.

Minimum Qualifications

• Specialized Diploma in radiation therapy program.
• 4 years of experience as a radiation therapist with strong leadership, problem-solving, organizational, technical, and patient care skills.
• T - Radiation Therapy - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
• A - Basic Life Support (BLS)
• A - American Heart Association (AHA)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3 years of experience in a leadership role in radiation oncology.

Physical Demands

• Lift and carry 40-50 lbs.
• Frequent to continuous standing/walking.
• Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift.
• Activities specific to role include kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Benefits

Lehigh Valley Health Network offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule is flexible and tailored to the individual's needs.

Skills

Strong leadership, problem-solving, organizational, technical, and patient care skills are essential.

Qualifications

Specialized Diploma in radiation therapy program, 4 years of experience as a radiation therapist, T - Radiation Therapy - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, BLS - Basic Life Support, AHA - American Heart Association.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.

Pay

Competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Flexible and tailored to the individual's needs.

Skills

Strong leadership, problem-solving, organizational, technical, and patient care skills are essential.

Qualifications

Specialized Diploma in radiation therapy program, 4 years of experience as a radiation therapist, T - Radiation Therapy - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, BLS - Basic Life Support, AHA - American Heart Association.