GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
Under the direction of the Chief and Lead Radiation Therapists, the Senior Radiation Therapist is primarily responsible for delivering high doses of ionizing radiation as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist. The Senior Radiation Therapist performs complex radiation therapy duties characterized by a greater degree of work independence and less common radiation treatments; delivers planned courses of radiation therapy; maintains accurate records; verifies records and treatments; applies principles of radiation protection; regulates radioactive material; provides special procedures; provides quality assurance support.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: Must be realistic, objective, measurable and related to essential functions of this job.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or REGISTRATIONS:
Required
EXPERIENCE: Indicate the required and preferred (optional) amount and type of experience.
Required: Minimum of three (3) years of continuous clinical experience.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Authority to hire, promote, terminate (if applicable); list the number of FTEs supervised.
None
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY (if applicable): Indicate financial "scope" information, i.e., size of budget, volume, revenue, etc.; Indicate total physician/non-physician FTE scope.
None
GUIDELINES FOR PROMOTION
Qualified candidates will be considered by the management team at the time of their performance review.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Describe the conditions in which the work is performed.
LEVEL OF SUPERVISION
Reports to: Lead Radiation Therapist, Chief Radiation Therapist
CAREER PATH
With additional years of experience and position availability, advancement to the positions of Lead Radiation Therapist or Chief Radiation Therapist may be possible. With additional collegiate level education, advancement to the position of Technical Director may be possible.
For a possible alternative career path, one may elect to teach in the school of Radiation Therapy Technology, become Clinical Instructor, or Educational Director.
EEO StatementBWH is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.