Radiation Therapist Supervisor

Overview

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems.

The Radiation Therapist Supervisor supervises all Radiation Therapist I, II, and IIIs in the Radiation Oncology department. This person works closely with the Director of the department to ensure staffing, policies and procedures and preventative maintenance are appropriate and/or updated.

This is a full-time, salaried position. Location is onsite.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and evaluate the work of Radiation Therapists
• Work collaboratively with department managers and administrators to create a patient-centric cancer treatment program.
• Schedule, lead and maintain minutes from regular monthly meetings that include Radiation Therapists and provide a consistent flow of information between the technical staff, the department, and the medical center.
• Maintain current Radiation Therapy Procedure Books that describe treatment procedures reflecting national as well as Fred Hutch care standards.
• Develop and maintain written policies and procedures for Radiation Therapists concerning documentation, patient and staff scheduling, billing and information flow.
• Interview and hire Radiation Therapists according to departmental needs and within budget restraints.
• Develop and maintain a staffing schedule that provides optimal staffing for daily operations in the treatment area and prioritizes patient safety.
• Maintain expertise in all treatment areas and provide technical coverage as necessary to maintain daily operations.
• Maintain excellent communication with all co-workers.
• Monitor and schedule ongoing staff development through appropriate continuing education courses.
• Orient new Radiation Therapy staff to departmental procedures and protocols. Ensure training and satisfactory staff performance levels on newly acquired equipment.
• Perform annual reviews of staff that allow for a positive and instructional evaluation of staff performance in accordance with Washington State laws.
• Perform peer evaluations of other supervisors, and managers as required.
• Exercise consistent fiscal efficiency and make a positive contribution to the overall Cancer Center budget.
• Maintain exemplary personal and professional performance standards.
• Assist in the selection of costly equipment by providing a careful review of specifications essential to meet both technological needs and standards of patient care.
• Attend departmental and medical center management meetings.
• Review billing procedures and charge capture for the treatment areas taking primary responsibility for timely and accurate submission of all charges.
• Work on treatment units 50% of time.
  
  

Required

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Associates Degree in Radiation Therapy
• Registered in Radiation Technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
• Washington State License Required
• Must be able to lift, carry and push up to 45 pounds
• Strong communication skills and the ability to foster a team environment required
  
  

Preferred

• Minimum of 5 years as a Radiation Therapist, supervisory experience a strong plus
  
  

The annual base salary range for this position is from $139,984.00 to $221,249.00, and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

This is a full-time, salaried position. Location is onsite.

This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship at this time.

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks).

Additional Information

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700.