Responsibilities:

• Performs the duties of a Radiation Therapist I and administers radiation therapy treatments to patients of all ages. Serves as a technical resource for other therapists by developing processes and troubleshooting equipment problems.
• Provides therapy aids and/or training related to equipment and/or department operations for new and existing employees as the need arises (i.e. changes in equipment, procedures, etc.).
• Assists the manager with operations of radiation oncology department, including supervision and scheduling of employees and students.
• Helps to ensure compliance with policies and procedures and maintains quality assurance standards for assigned work area.
• Interviews, selects, supervises, instructs and evaluates Radiation Therapist I employees as well as students in assigned clinical area.
• Assists manager in ensuring that Radiation Therapists are compliant with Cleveland Clinic, ODH, JCAHO, CMS, policies and procedures in assigned area.
• Assumes timekeeping responsibilities and oversees scheduling to ensure coverage, minimize overtime and maximize productivity.

Education:

• Graduate from a School of Radiation Therapy Technology that is approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEA) or be registry eligible.

Certifications:

• Board certified Registered Radiation Therapist through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT), R.T.(R)(T)(ARRT) in good standing.
• Current state licensure if required by law in state in which employed.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider, American Heart Association (AHA). 

Complexity of Work:

• Within the scope of the job, requires to communicate and relate well with patients who are under physical and emotional stress.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Registered Radiation Therapist with demonstrated leadership ability and problem solving skills in Radiation Oncology and/or prior experience with training/education.

Physical Requirements:

• Requires extensive sitting and dexterity to perform work on a PC, and the ability to walk to parts of various hospital campuses to attend meetings.
• Must have normal or corrected vision, and the ability to verbally communicate to upper level management.
• Occasional lifting of 5 to 15 pounds.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.