Lead Radiation Therapist

POSITION SUMMARY\:

Performance of all aspects of Radiation Therapy within the limits of professional licensure and accreditations and as part of a departmental team. The RTT will maintain and monitor all equipment in their department including but not limited to the CT Simulator, LINAC, Laser systems, IT systems, patient positioning equipment, and patient care equipment. The RTT will maintain a safe and professional atmosphere with physicians, physicists, dosimetrists, nurses and administrative staff.

JOB DUTIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS\:

• The Lead RTT will maintain a staffing schedule to ensure daily coverage of therapists on all treatment machines and work directly with the site administrator in order to maintain all regulatory compliance requirements.
• Participates in departmental committees; including but not limited to Peer Review, QA Committees.
• Assist in training new Therapists.
• Will report and act as the constant liaison between front line radiation therapists, division leads, and management on day-to-day clinical issues, problems, and patient complaints to the Site Administrator.

The radiation therapist must engage in programs designed to continue their professional education. Their New York State License must be renewed bi-annually in the practice of Radiotherapy by the New York State Department of Health. The therapist must promote high standards of patient care as stated by the ARRTand maintain membership with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and the American Society of Radiological Technologists. Their original New York State liciense, registration with the ARRT and membership in the ASRT must be provided annually upon their evaluation.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS\:

• Graduate of an approved program in Radiation Therapy.
• NYS License in Radiation Therapy
• Member of ASRT and ARRT
• Minimum 3 years of experience.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS\:

• Experience with Varian Accelerators, CT simulations and ARIA record and verify system.
• Experience performing various treatments to include SBRT, IMRT, HDR, and SRS.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS\:

• This position may require prolonged periods of standing, walking, lifting, pulling and/or positioning and transferring of patients.
• Lifts supplies and equipment, moves heavy equipment.
• Subject to Electrical and Radiation Hazards. As part of employment at Southampton Hospital, there may be occasions when travel to other locations is needed to support operational needs.Special Notes\: Resume/CV should be included with the online application.

• Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke-free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.
• All Hospital positions may be subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.
• This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.
• This function/position maybe designated as “essential.” This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook Southampton Hospital and related facilities.

Anticipated Pay Range\:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established based on relevant experience.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents SBSH’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

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Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements\:

Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Southampton Hospital’s Employee Health Services*

• Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
• Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen*
• Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre-employment screenings.
• Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).

**Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer. *The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination**.

Company Overview\:

Stony Brook Southampton Hospital as part of Stony Brook Medicine provides direct access to the highest level of academic-based medical care. Located in the heart of the village of Southampton, two hours from New York City, the hospital provides healthcare services to a diverse community of year-round residents, second homeowners and vacationers. The population, about 75,000 in the winter months, increases sharply to more than 300,000 in the summer. Stony Brook Southampton Hospital has been recognized as a Long Island Top Workplace by Newsday among large employers (defined as having 500+ employees).

StaffCo is a Professional Employer Organization, commonly referred to as a PEO, duty organized and registered under the New York Professional Employer Organization Law. StaffCo and SUNY have entered into a professional employer agreement under which StaffCo is the employer of Stony Brook Southampton employees and responsible for employment, including, promotions, disciplines, terminations, the day-to-day direction and supervision of work, as well as labor relations and collective bargaining. StaffCo is fully responsible for providing all payroll and human resource services, including the payment of wages, collecting and reporting payroll taxes and maintaining any and all employee benefits. SUNY Stony Brook Hospital is responsible for the operation of the hospital and provision of health care and is the co-employer as is necessary to conduct its responsibilities and for related licensure, regulatory or statutory requirements and obligations.

Given StaffCo’s employment responsibilities, it is deemed the “employer” for employment and labor law purposes. Thus, the employees are private sector employees of StaffCo, not public sector employees of SUNY. The private sector nature of the StaffCo employees has been approved by NYS Civil Service and upheld in a decision by the US National Labor Relations Board.

Stony Brook Medicine is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, consistent with our shared core values and our intent to achieve excellence, remains dedicated to supporting healthier and more resilient communities, both locally and globally.