Chief Radiation Therapist

Description

Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Chief Radiation Therapist? At HCA Florida Putnam Hospital​, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Benefits

HCA Florida Putnam Hospital​, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Chief Radiation Therapist like you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary and Qualifications

I. BASIC FUNCTION:

1. Support HCA Florida Putnam Cancer Center’s hallmarks of service excellence and quality for all job responsibilities.
2. In addition to performing the duties of the staff Radiation Technologist, the Senior Technologist is responsible for supervising the technical/clinical radiation technology staff and is a role model in demonstrating outstanding clinical assessment, interpretive and treatment delivery skills; shares these skills with others to ensure the competency of the team and optimal patient outcomes. The incumbent is responsible for all technical and designated administrative functions of Radiation Therapy for their assigned office(s). This position does provide direct patient care.

II. SIGNIFICANT RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Consistently deliver the best in customer service and patient care. As a team member, demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with patients, families, visitors and other employees
2. Champion HCA’s mission, vision and values; comply with the policies and procedures, ethical standards and code of conduct set forth by the company

C. Monitors technical accuracy of treatment setups.

D. Participates in specialty areas such as instruction, new simulation procedures, IMRT, IGRT, Stereotactic Radiotherapy and Radiosurgery, Total Body Irradiation, HDR program and is responsible for the safe utilization of the Record and Verify System, including the ability to teach and assist others in the proper use of the system. Must demonstrate knowledge and ability to perform all aspects of treatment delivery.

E. Directly supervises and manages the technical staff including Radiation Technologists, Nurses, and Medical Assistants (as assigned). Assists with interviewing, selection, training, and competency and performance evaluation of staff.

F. Oversees the correct and appropriate use of the electronic medical record.

G. Oversees simulation and treatment of patients receiving radiation therapy.

H. Oversees scheduling of patients and clinical staff to assure appropriate coverage is maintained. Coordinate weekly chart rounds meeting.

I. Perform quality assurance review of all patient charts after completion of treatment.

J. In coordination with the physicians and physicists, develops, maintains and revises continuous quality improvement measures; instituting corrective processes when necessary. Complies with all reviews and standards established by the department’s Quality Assurance program and the Continuous Quality Improvement committee.

K. Monitors all new patient starts, including boost fields to ensure efficient operations superior patient care.

L. Reconcile the actual daily treatment stats with the DTS and report inaccuracies to the Regional Technical Manager and Medical Coder.

M. Ensures the Clinical Event Log for machine down time is maintained. Follows up on all Machine Problem Reports to ensure proper process reporting is complete per policy.

N. Monitors quality assurance and morning warm-up performed on treatment machines and simulation equipment, including on board imaging and/or portal vision. Oversee the proper completion of QA forms and logbook.

O. Oversees the timely completion of PQRS data collection sheets as assigned.

P. Ensure proper par levels of supplies.

Q. Generates weekly, monthly, and annual statistical reports as required by Administration i.e. weekly patient forecasts

R. Monitors departmental compliance with the regulatory agencies and report deficiencies to the Regional Technical Manager, site Physicist, and Regional Administrator.

S. Participate in regulatory and compliance preparedness initiatives and/or projects.

T. Participate in regulatory and compliance preparedness initiatives and/or projects.

What qualifications you will need:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support required
• 3 years of experience preferred
• Registered Radiographer (ARRT) (T)
• Florida State License in Radiology required
• Associate Degree in Radiation Therapy required

The Cancer Center of HCA Florida Putnam Hospital serves Northeast Florida. We are highly recognized to be at the forefront of cancer care, diagnosis, and treatment. Doctor Anand Kuruvilla has partnered with HCA and Sarah Cannon to continue serving patients in Putnam County as he has since 1991. In addition to being Board Certified in radiation oncology, Dr. Kuruvilla has belonged to the American Academy of Hospice and palliative care since 2000. We utilize state-of-the-art techniques such as Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT), Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT), Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Mammosite, and Accuboost. We offer mobile PET/CT at our locations, which allows us to provide total care at the location of your choice.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times.  In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Chief Radiation Therapist opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.