Lead Radiation Therapist

HOUSTON METHODIST EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONS

• Provide personalized care and service by consistently demonstrating our I CARE values:
  • INTEGRITY: We are honest and ethical in all we say and do.
  • COMPASSION: We embrace the whole person including emotional ethical physical and spiritual needs.
  • ACCOUNTABILITY: We hold ourselves accountable for all our actions.
  • RESPECT: We treat every individual as a person of worth dignity and value.
  • EXCELLENCE: We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate.

• Practices the Caring and Serving Model

• Delivers personalized service using HM Service Standards

• Provides for exceptional patient/customer experiences by following our Standards of Practice of always using Positive Language (AIDET Managing Up Key Words)

• Intentionally collaborates with other healthcare professionals involved in patients/customers or employees experiential journeys to ensure strong communication ease of access to information and a seamless experience

• Involves patients (customers) in shift/handoff reports by enabling their participation in their plan of care as applicable to the given job

• Actively supports the organizations vision fulfills the mission and abides by the I CARE values

• Independently and expertly serves as the department primary resource for staff ensuring optimal department services and outcomes. Collaborates with management by actively communicating and reporting pertinent information and data in a comprehensive manner

• Participates in the selection training education development and evaluation of the Radiation Therapist. Interfaces with department staff to provide feedback to management on team members performance

• Fosters a positive and constructive teaching environment by engaging coworkers with learning opportunities that are valuable and in alignment with business objectives. Provides basic direction and consultation to lower level therapists and students in regard to correct practices and procedures in Radiation Oncology

• Organizes the work flow pro-actively problem-solves anticipates needs manages multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision

• Serves as liaison between team members management and physicians resolving routine matters for the shift and modality. Assists physicians during procedures.

• Proactively assesses identifies and responds to the needs of the patient for adjustment or intervention to optimize patient care image quality and patient experience. Provides accurate explanations and instructions to patients and family members at an appropriate level utilizing verbal and non-verbal skills terminology and language

• Assists with implementation and education of department-based safety initiatives standards of practice and protocols. Develops skills of team members and continually assists with improving skills performance and outcomes.

• Follows safety standards and conducts all imaging procedures accordingly. Maintains proper sterile techniques for procedures regularly practices aseptic techniques and ensures compliance with radiation safety and infection control procedures. Complies with job role department and hospital safety standards practices and policies.

• Identifies opportunities for corrective action and process improvement providing recommendations and contributes to meeting department and hospital targets for quality and safety. Reports near misses and inputs errors promptly into appropriate hospital patient safety reporting system to improve processes and identify trends. Provides feedback to management on team member performance and conduct. Conducts quality audits on equipment processes outcomes and team member performance. Documents develops and evaluates processes and procedures

• Coordinate and perform delivery of patient treatments ensuring compliance with patient care standards and established policies and procedures

• Assists management with meeting financial goals through efficient scheduling and use of department resources.

• Ensures Therapy-related billing/charging activities and supports charge export charge auditing and procedure charging education activities as directed.

• Provides accurate and complete documentation of patient procedures. Participates in the budgeting process for capital and minor equipment. Reconciliation of invoices

• Fosters a positive and constructive teaching environment by engaging students and co-workers (Therapist and Senior Therapist) in learning opportunities that are valuable and in alignment with business objectives. Actively leads and supports special projects and department initiatives and seeks opportunities to expand learning with a focus on continual development.

• Maintains and increases knowledge regarding new techniques and radiation oncology program development

• Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications Licenses and Registrations section.

• Five years as a licensed Radiologic Technologist Therapist R.T.(T). May consider HM employee with four years experience as a Radiation Therapist who demonstrates leadership abilities

• CMRT - Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist - State Licensure -- through the Texas Medical Board AND
• ARRT-THR - Radiologic Technologist - Radiation Therapy (ARRT) AND
• BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA)

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job determined through on-going skills competency assessments and performance evaluations

• Sufficient proficiency in speaking reading and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security

• Ability to effectively communicate with patients physicians family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles

• Ability to use all information systems to analyze proper clinical treatment delivery charting and charge capture and able to demonstrate ability to train others as well.

• Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Word Excel Outlook Email and Outlook Calendar.

• Ability to work independently; capable of handling challenging / difficult procedures and patient care situations. Demonstrates sound judgment and executes superior clinical skills.

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

• Uniform Yes
• Scrubs Yes
• Business professional Yes
• Other (department approved) Yes

ON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster Severe Weather Events etc) regardless of selection below.

• On Call* Yes

TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No

Since its founding in 1919 Houston Methodist Hospital has earned worldwide recognition. Houston Methodist Hospital is affiliated with the Weill Medical College of Cornell University and New York-Presbyterian Hospital one of the nations leading centers for medical education and research. In 2020 U.S. News & World ReportnamedHouston Methodist Hospitalto its top ranked Honor Roll for the fourth time and second consecutive year. 2020 also marked the ninth year in a row Houston Methodist Hospital has been named the No. 1 hospital in Texas. Houston Methodist Hospital directs millions of research dollars into patient care and offers the latest innovations in medical surgical and diagnostic techniques. With 952 operating beds 85 operating rooms and over 8000 employees Houston Methodist offers complete care for patients from around the world.

The same high-quality care for which Houston Methodist is known is available at several Emergency Care Centers in Houston and the surrounding areas. These Emergency Care Centers house exam rooms full digital radiography suite low radiation dose 16-slice CT scan ultrasound and a full on-site stat chemistry lab.