Chief RTTManager, Radiation Therapy
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Job Location:
Boston, NH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
The Radiation Therapy Chief/Manager provides leadership and oversight for Linear Accelerators within the Department of Radiation Oncology at BWH Boston.This role is responsible for managing Staff Senior and Lead Radiation Therapists while ensuring high-quality safe and efficient patient care.
Serving as both a technical and clinical expert the Radiation Therapy Manager oversees treatment delivery simulation processes patient scheduling and staff operations. The position plays a key role in maintaining clinical excellence optimizing workflows and supporting a collaborative care environment.
The incumbent collaborates closely with radiation therapy managers across the MGB system to drive integration efforts promote standardization and support system-wide initiatives.
This role reports directly to the Director of Radiation Therapy AMC Photons.
Clinical Responsibilities
the proper level of staffing is provided within all treatment areas and provides coverage as needed.
Schedules to monitor patient volumes between treatment units.
with Lead Therapists in developing new techniques or resolving clinical problems.
Resolves difficult set-ups and instruct staff members and students in this area
Practices continuous improvement and standardization of techniques
in Managing the triage of emergent cases coordinates all on-call activities and negotiates scheduling of patients with other care team members.
for the safe and accurate utilization of all aspects of the electronic medical record (EMR) and Record and Verify system.
Demonstrates the ability to teach and assist others in the proper use of the system.
an advanced knowledge base and ability to accurately perform and teach all new start QA measures weekly chart checks scheduling treatment image review and billing procedures involving the EMR system.
team during equipment failures and notifies patients as well as all functional areas of the department.
Administrative Responsibilities
with other Chief Therapist(s) throughout the MGB System in the enterprises mission to ensure technical pathways are consistent throughout.
abreast of BWH institutional initiatives that may need to dovetail with program implementations.
for maintaining and ordering radiation treatment supplies and immobilization devices. May be required to work with vendors to organize training sessions for staff.
with others to develop revise implement and maintain policies and procedures pertinent to external beam treatments and new programs and personnel.
radiation therapist competence and compliance with mandatory annual competencies including but not limited to: Specific machine techniques and procedures department policies and procedures and other activities and techniques that arise as practices change.
in the departmental Quality Improvement (QI) committee.
Assist with developing collecting data and presenting QI initiatives pertinent to the departmental treatment activities.
annual merit reviews for clinical aides Staff Senior and Lead radiation therapists.
conjunction the BWH Chief Therapist:
Maintain a comprehensive orientation plan for new therapy staff of designated work areas.
Recruit / hire highly skilled Radiation Therapist staff.
Coordinates and adapts to contingency plans which are in response to variables in patient volume.
Works with Director to assess financial resources operational budget and capital expenditures related to BWH therapist staffing
Hold regularly scheduled staff meetings
for maintaining compliance and participating in all readiness related to:
ACR accreditation
Massachusetts DPH
Joint Commission
with the Clinical Radiation Therapy Program Director the clinical assignment instruction and
evaluation of Radiation Therapy students.
Responsible for signing up Radiation Therapy Students for BWH Occupational Health clearance and Orientation.
Responsible for the orientation of Radiation Therapy students.
Responsible for student log-ins competencies and oral competency exams.
Responsible for providing feedback for student evaluations.
duties as assigned.
General
and demonstrates cooperation and responsiveness to all staff members.
Models appropriate professional behavior such as but not limited to courtesy respect constructive assertiveness effective listening.
Utilizes professional problem solving and negotiation skills to manage conflict.
Proven leadership skills and the ability to motivate in a team-oriented collaborative environment.
Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively communicate and build consensus with cross-functional teams including staff at all levels of the organization including both technical and non-technical personnel.
Ability to foster the integration of cross-functional teams to achieve business goals leading by inclusive management style open communications diplomacy and solution-based problem solving.
Attends regularly scheduled Management/Leadership meetings.
ability to lead meetings when requested and support various departmental meetings.
regularly scheduled continuing educational activities.
Actively seeks management focused and career growth educational opportunities.
active membership in professional organizations.
Participates in professional activities by attending meetings serving on committees or task forces writing and/or presenting scientific papers.
SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
have proficient technical knowledge and skill set. This includes but is not limited to demonstrating efficient knowledge of all equipment operation tools and procedures specific to assigned area. This also includes demonstrating the ability to effectively troubleshoot issues as they arise.
to establish and maintain effective interpersonal professional relationships with physicians management staff peers patients and their families.
convey a positive attitude and present a professional appearance.
have effective communication (both oral and written) skills sufficient to resolve conflicts and relay information concisely to staff patients and other hospital personnel.
have sufficient organizational skills.
in the recruitment evaluation and development of existing staff.
to manage multiple assigned areas and various projects if asked.
be innovative and react quickly to new opportunities for improvements.
strong customer service skills including the ability to use appropriate judgment independent thinking and creativity when resolving issues and conflict.
initiative and the ability to work independently.
the ability and flexibility to effectively handle challenging and stressful situations and to balance and shift multiple priorities.
have the ability to adapt to frequent interruptions and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
have sufficient interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients who may be under physical and/or emotional stress.
have ability to handle sensitive and confidential patient information.
be proficient in the use of the Radiation Oncology Information Systems and software and Hospital Information Systems that integrate with the Department of Radiation Oncology including but not limited to: ARIA (BWH) EPIC AlignRT ExacTrac Eclipse.
with Microsoft Office products including Excel Access Word and PowerPoint.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelors Degree Radiation Therapy required or Masters Degree Related Field of Study preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree
No
Licenses and Credentials
Radiation Therapist State License - Generic - HR Only preferred Registered Technologist ARRT-R - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) preferred Basic Life Support BLS Certification - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred Radiation Therapy ARRT-T - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) preferred Magnetic Resonance Imaging ARRT-MR - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) preferred
Experience
experience working as a radiation therapist 5-7 years required lead therapist manager or supervisory experience 1-2 years required
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrate efficient knowledge of all equipment operation tools and procedures specific to assigned area and effectively troubleshoot issues as they arise.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal professional relationships with physicians supervisor direct reports peers patients and their families.
- Knowledge of laboratory management best practices quality assurance techniques and test development and interpretation.
- Ability to analyze data draw conclusions and interpret results.
- Ability to supervise mentor train and evaluate work results of employees.
- Computer skills including Word Outlook Excel PowerPoint ARIA Workday EBuy UKG.
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8EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance make hiring decisions identify development needs mobilize employees across our system and establish a strong talent pipeline.
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Chief
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