DEPARTMENT SUMMARY: Cancer Services at St. Charles Health System offers holistic care, including chemotherapy, medical and surgical oncology, radiation therapy, and supportive services like integrative medicine, nutrition, and social work. Our comprehensive approach focuses on the well-being of patients and their families throughout their cancer journey. Additionally, our Rheumatology Department provides specialized care for rheumatic diseases, ensuring patients receive tailored treatment and support.

POSITION OVERVIEW: The Radiation Therapist Supervisor serves as the technical expert in radiation therapy, ensuring high-quality patient care using available technology. This position supervises radiation therapists, manages scheduling, timecards, productivity, and acts as a liaison with other disciplines.

Primarily an administrative position, the Supervisor may also provide clinical coverage for simulation and treatment as needed. Responsibilities include participation in chart rounds and departmental/system-wide projects.

This position oversees operations at both the Bend and Redmond campuses and directly manages the radiation therapy staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:

Hires, directs, coaches and monitors the performance of all direct reports, to develop and maintain a high performing team that meets organizational and department goals.

Monitors and ensure all direct reports are current with compliance and safety requirements.Implements and manages all organizational safety directives and goals.

Provides and oversees teams delivery of customer service in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate.

Collaborates with teams to review processes and identify/implement opportunities for improvements, applying Value Improvement Practice concepts and tools.

Provides oversight of radiation therapists to ensure accurate delivery of the prescribed course of radiation therapy. Provides oversight regarding staff performance and in the moment coaching and mentoring of staff. Provides oversight of the corrective action process as needed.

Assures that safe and proper operation and maintenance of the treatment equipment, techniques, and procedures are performed according to department policies.

Understands the function of the treatment machines/simulators and accessory equipment. Ensures appropriate patient treatment and scheduling.

Responsible for staffing and scheduling, including patient flow, special procedures, machine rotation, vacations.

Accountable for scheduling of therapy staff to match productivity. Responsible for timekeeping.

Prepares and/or edits policies and work instructions supporting therapy practices.

Responsible for quality improvement including chart reviews, equipment calibration, and therapist development.

Performs chart audits for accurate documentation and charging. Responsible for submitting and auditing accurate radiation therapy charges.

Performs simulations, and treatment planning procedures as needed.

Observes the clinical progress of the patient and any unusual reactions and recognizes symptoms of developing complications during treatment.

Contributes to patient care by acting as the liaison between administration, nursing, social services, dosimetry, physics, front office, and Radiation Oncologists.

Supports the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects.

Supports Value Improvement Practice (VIP- Lean) principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.

Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests.

Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the organizations corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.

May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.

EDUCATION

Required: Must have completed a 24-month course in Radiologic Technology, be registered by the ARRT, and have completed a 12-month course in Radiation Therapy Technology or be a high school graduate who has completed a 24-month course in an approved school of Radiation Therapy.

Preferred: N/A

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION

Required: Must be registered in Radiation Therapy Technology by the ARRT or be qualified by the registry through reciprocity and membership with an equivalent organization and be a holder of a current license by Oregon State or a national authority.

AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification. Valid Oregon driver's license and ability to meet St. Charles Health System driving requirements.Ability to travel to business functions/trainings/meetings and all St. Charles Health System worksites.

Preferred: N/A

EXPERIENCE

Required: Two (2) years experience in a health care setting as a Supervisor, Manager or Chief Therapist, or a minimum of five (5) years experience in a health care setting.

Preferred: Five (5) years experience in a health care setting as a Supervisor, Manager or Chief Therapist.

Membership in radiation therapy organizations, nationally, statewide, and locally (especially those that advocate continuing education).

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Continually (75% or more): Standing, walking, keyboard operation, use of clear and audible speaking voice and the ability to hear normal speech level.

Frequently (50%): Sitting, lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling 1-25 pounds. Operation of motor vehicle for Home Health and Wound Caregivers

Occasionally (25%): Bending, stooping/kneeling/crouching, Climbing ladder/step-stool* (*varies by area), reaching overhead, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 25-50 pounds, grasping/squeezing, whispered speech level

Rarely (10%): Climbing stairs

Never (0%): operation of motor vehicle

Exposure to Elemental Factors

Rarely (10%): Wet/Slippery Area, chemical solution

Never (0%): Heat, cold, noise, dust, vibration, uneven surface.

Blood-Borne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Category

Risk for Exposure to BBP

Schedule Weekly Hours:

Caregiver Type:

Regular

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)