Proton Therapy Supervisor (Radiation Oncology) - CAM

BJC HealthCare • St. Louis, MO

13h • Onsite

About The Position

BJC HealthCare System is seeking a Full-Time Proton Therapy Supervisor (Radiation Oncology) for our Center for Advanced Medicine (CAM) building on the Barnes Jewish Hospital campus.
Position Details:
Day Shift : Monday-Friday (8 hours/day)
Conduct department staff scheduling, meetings, rounding, and daily workflow coordination, Monitor day to day budget, daily reports to manager
Machine coverage (if needed)
Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
The Radiation Oncology Department houses a variety of therapeutic equipment, including 8 linear accelerators; a full Brachytherapy suite; a Gamma Knife center; two CT simulators and a dedicated MRI unit.¿ Radiation Oncology is also building a proton facility due to open in January 2010.¿ The department supports two radiation therapy technology programs and a medical dosimeter programs via affiliations with local universities.
Role Purpose
Supervises and provides patient care essential to radiation therapy procedures and renders services utilizing various imaging and therapeutic modalities. Supervises and performs treatment, simulation, radiographic and other related imaging and therapeutic procedures, as directed by a physician.

Requirements

• Radiation therapy experience (heavily preferred)
• Associate's Degree or Trade School equivalency (or higher level of education) - Bachelors or Master’s degree is a plus in Radiologic Technology, Radiation Therapy, or related field
• Certification as a Registered Radiation Therapy Technologist ( R.T.(T)
• Radiation Oncology Program
• 2 years of experience
• Associate's Degree - Radiologic Technology
• High School Diploma or GED - Radiation Therapy
• 2-5 years

Nice To Haves

• Proton RTT Lead
• Oncology Proton Therapy
• Proton Therapy Clinical Coordinator
• Lead Radiation Therapist
• Proton Center Supervisor
• 5-10 years
• Supervisor Experience 2-5 years

Responsibilities

• Conduct department staff scheduling, meetings, rounding, and daily workflow coordination
• Monitor day to day budget, daily reports to manager
• Machine coverage (if needed)
• Manages individual(s) including but not limited to: hires, trains, assigns work, manages & evaluates performance, conducts professional development plans. Ensures that the productivity and actions of that group meet/support the overall operational goals of the department as established by department leadership.
• Develops and adheres to departmental staffing, revenue and/or expense budgets. Responds to changes in the business which may affect the ability to achieve the budget goals.
• Administers safe and accurate radiation therapy treatment.
• Performs and maintains Quality Assurance activities including but not limited to treatment records and machine quality assurance.
• Ensures all therapist assessments and evaluations are performed at the appropriate time interval.
• Manages supplies and equipment carefully and effectively.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees