Chief Therapeutic Radiologic Tech /PER Diem - Santa Fe New Mexico

Company: Christus Health
Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico
Posted On: 05/04/2025

Description
POSITION SUMMARY: The Chief Therapist, in collaboration with and under the direction of the Manager of Medical Physics, is accountable for ongoing shift leadership, and for the operation of the Radiation Oncology department. The Chief Therapist provides direct supervision of the radiation therapy technologists, monitors patient workflow, educates the radiation therapy technologists when necessary, provides care for patients while delivering radiation therapy, and works as a Tech, as scheduled. The Chief Therapist coaches and guides radiation therapy technologists under his/her supervision; demonstrates Professionalism and Excellence by acting as a role model for clinical and service excellence. The Chief Therapist will be responsible for creating and maintaining the schedules, this will include finding coverage for time-off requests.

Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited school of Radiation Therapy Technology, ARRT credentialed as a registered radiation therapy technologist. - Bachelor Degree preferred.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: - Current Radiology license in the State of New Mexico. - -

SKILLS:

• Technical knowledge of radiation therapy equipment, Anatomy and Physiology
  
• Knowledge of treatment positioning, medical terminology, radiation therapy quality assurance and quality control requirements
  
• Basic computer skills.
  
  
  EXPERIENCE: -Minimum seven years of experience required
  
  NATURE OF SUPERVISION:
  -Responsible to: - Director / Manager of Medical Physics
  
  ENVIRONMENT:
  -Bloodborne pathogen: - B
  Works irregular hours. - Multiple simultaneous activities of patient care. - Exposure to infectious diseases and x-rays. - Exposure to varying unpredictable situations.
  
  PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to handle emergency situations, prolonged, extensive or considerable standing. - Has knowledge of and uses good body mechanics. - Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers patients or equipment in excess of 50 lbs. - Hearing and visual acuity within normal limits. - Manual dexterity and fine motor coordination required More...

      

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