SENIOR RADIATION THERAPIST

Summary Organizesand assists with all the activities for the assigned section. Ensures that thehighest possible professional and clinical standards are met according todepartmental procedures and policies. Essential Responsibilities and Duties 1. Liaises with Physicians, MedicalPhysicists, Supervisors, Head Nurse, and Radiation Therapists to schedulepatients. 2. Maintains all necessary supplies andmaterials. Ensures that equipment is functioning properly and safety standardsare maintained at all times. 3. Ensures optimum utilization of equipmentand maximum use of resources. 4. Maintains effective and efficientcommunication between staff group within and outside of the Department. 5. Assists with departmental and HospitalPerformance Improvement (PI) Plan. 6. Evaluates quality assurance and qualitycontrol data and maintains the required records. 7. Enhances professional growth and developmentthrough continuing education. 8. Assists with training and orientation ofnew employees. 9. Demonstrates higher level to treat or imageown specialist workload of patients and maintain relevant documents/e-charting. 10. Rotates between areas as experienced practitioner. 11. Participates in departmental projects orteaching sessions. 12. Follows all Hospital related Policies andProcedures. 13. Participates in self and others education,training and development, as applicable. 14. Performs other relatedduties as assigned.

Education

Master s,Bachelor s, or Associate Degree/Diploma in Radiation Therapy or other relateddisciplines is required.

Experience

Required Grade 09: Two (2) years of related experience as a Radiation Therapist with Master s, or four (4) years with Bachelor s is required.
Grade 10: Four (4) years of experience as a Senior Radiation Therapist at KFSH&RC, or (grade 09) related experience is required. Average annual performance appraisal at least (3.5) for the last four (4). Fifty (50) hours of cumulative continued medical education [CME].

Other Requirements(Certificates)

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification is required.
• License and registration as a Radiation Therapist is required.