Job Description

General Summary



Under general supervision, manage Radiation Therapists and assist in the daily operation of the department. Supervise and perform avariety of technical procedures applying prescribed ionizing radiation therapy techniques in patient treatment.



Mission



All employees are responsible for extending the mission and values of Baltimore Washington Medical Center by dedicating oneself toproviding the highest quality healthcare services to the communities we serve.



Reporting Relationships



Reports to Executive Director, Tate Cancer Center.


Company Description
Experience the highest level of appreciation at UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center - named Top Workplace in the Baltimore area by The Baltimore Sun two years in a row (2019 & 2020); Top Workplace in the USA for 2021! As part of the acclaimed University of Maryland Medical System, our facility is one of three ANCC Pathway to Excellence® designated hospitals in Maryland. UM BWMC features one of the state's busiest emergency departments, as well as a team of experts who care for our community and one another. The University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center (UMBWMC) provides the highest quality health care services to the communities we serve. Our medical center is home to leading-edge technology, nationally recognized quality, personalized service and outstanding people. We have 285 licensed beds and we're home to 3,200 employees and over 800 physicians. Our expert physicians and experienced, compassionate staff are connected to medical practices in the local community as well as at University of Maryland Medical Center in downtown Baltimore. For patients, this means access to high-quality care and research discoveries aimed at improving Maryland's health. Our physicians and nursing staff specialize in emergency, acute, medical-surgical and critical care. In addition, our medical center is home to many Centers of Excellence, offering expert outpatient health care.


Qualifications
Graduation from an AMA approved school of Radiation Therapy Technology or Radiologic Technology is required. Associate of Science degree in Radiation Therapy Technology is preferred.


Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and licensure by the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene as a Radiation Therapy Technologist is required.


CPR certification is required.


A minimum of four years progressively responsible experience performing Radiation Therapy. In addition, a minimum of two years lead/supervisory experience, supervising the work of Radiation Therapy Technologists and overseeing the operation of a unit, is required.


Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served. Demonstratesknowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of thepatient's requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age specific needs. Provides the care needed as described in theunit/area/department policies and procedures.


Proficient knowledge of medical imaging and radiation therapy, the various types of radiation therapy equipment, such as, linearaccelerator and cobalt treatment units, general radiography equipment, simulators, block cutting equipment, radiation safety, androutine nursing procedures is required. Knowledge of dosimetry, mathematics/physics, anatomy and physiology. Knowledge of theoperation and use of personal computers.


Additional Information
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