Lead Therapeutic Radiologic Technologist

The Lead Therapeutic Radiologic Technologist (TRT) is a team leader for the lower-level TRTs and provides a full range of both general and complex therapeutic radiologic oncology treatment procedures. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : The Lead TRT is a team leader for the lower-level TRTs and provides a full range of both general and complex therapeutic radiologic oncology treatment procedures. Lead TRT provides technical oversight, distributes work assignments, and provides input on performance and competencies. This employee will ensure that new TRT staff are trained on all equipment and are informed of the service SOPs. The Lead TRT will serve as a technical mentor, trainer, and coach for the staff TRTs and is accountable to the Supervisory TRT. Duties include but are not limited to: Works as a crucial part of the Radiation Oncology team to ensure patient safety and trust and provides feedback to the team by reporting any concerns. Functions as the Lead Therapeutic Radiologic Technologist for a group of radiation therapists and has a broad knowledge of treatment modalities with the ability to encourage and assist as needed. Create and monitor staff and machine schedules to ensure adequate therapist coverage and to maximize workflow. Resolve conflicts with staff and address concerns with patients and their families. Possess a broad knowledge of Linear Accelerator warm-ups, troubleshooting, and quality assurance (QA). The Lead Technologist will adhere to and conform to the Standards of Ethics as established by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Provide feedback to the Supervisory Therapeutic Radiologic Technologist. Receive assignments of varied difficulty that require application of standard procedure or that have special procedures identified and explained. The employee understands and carries out these assignments/requests with little or no interpretation of the appropriate procedure. If needed, the employee will seek assistance from the Supervisory TRT. Follow all locally established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Properly identifies the patient per OBVAMC policy and radiation therapy Time Out procedure before performing radiation therapy procedures. Secure patients' confidence and cooperation by explaining procedures. Review prescriptions and instructions for procedures. Carries out assigned tasks independently, functioning at a more advanced level. Perform detailed chart quality assurance (QA) checks before the patient's first treatment to ensure accuracy of prescription delivery. Perform weekly quality assurance (QA) chart checks to verify day-to-day treatment accuracy and prescription changes. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm; subject to change based on the needs of the facility Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 01073F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f). Education: Individuals must have successfully completed a program in therapeutic radiologic technology, evidenced by a certificate or an associate's or higher degree accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology or other accrediting bodies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the subsequent completion of a 12-month ED accrediting body-approved program in therapeutic radiologic technology. Certification: All applicants must be certified in therapeutic radio

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