Radiation Supervisor

Location Site: Salem Hospital Main Campus

Department: SH Radiation Oncology

Position Type: Full Time

Start Time: 7:00

Pioneering healthcare since 1896, Salem Health is a top workplace offering highly competitive pay where you can make a difference in the lives of those in the community where you live. Through incorporation of Lean driven principles, staff are able effect change in the organization to solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.

As an employer of choice, we are devoted to assuring that we provide a safe, healthy, and patient-centric workplace, while keeping staff wellbeing and satisfaction top of mind.

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Your Role With Us:

• Supervises Radiation Therapists in Radiation Oncology to ensure efficiency and accuracy of all treatment related procedures and processes in simulation, treatment vaults and HDR suite, including documentation.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of all treatment related procedures and processes, and provides direction and support to the radiation therapists performing these duties.
• Understands regulatory and compliance requirements for the simulation and treatment areas and demonstrates adherence to applicable policies and standard work in daily operations.
• Supports best practice in simulation and treatment areas by participating in hospital councils geared toward improving clinical performance.
• Maintains the environment of simulation and the treatment areas and staff education to ensure ongoing survey readiness at all times.
• Manages clinic safety procedures and maintains a safe environment for staff and patients at all times.
• Works in partnership with providers to promote evidence-based practices and exceptional patient experience.
• Utilizes the daily staffing tool to ensure safe staffing levels are maintained in simulation and the treatment areas. Manages staff absences and implements corrective action as necessary.
• Edit and sign-off timecards according to policy and ensure correct documentation of leave of absence.
• Responsible for posting new projects on visual boards and updating data on a regular cadence.
• Maintain flow of treatment patients by resolving daily issues and by working with physics, physicians, and engineers to resolve machine issues; including submitting work orders, scheduling maintenance, and overseeing staff and patient rescheduling during machine downtime.
• Direct responsibility for the quality and safety program; which includes, attending daily chart rounds, ongoing evaluation and audit of performance improvement projects, and oversight of all regulation required documents that are the responsibility of the Radiation Therapists; including blood product irradiation, block room, and daily QA logs.
• Actively promote a team environment. Address team concerns in a timely manner. Is aware of team dynamics, recognizes when a team is struggling and intervenes to resolve issues.
• Implements and monitors cost reduction measures such as overtime reduction, supply and inventory management and frontline staff productivity.
• Provides on-the-job coaching and performance feedback to staff. Addresses performance management issues and implements progressive discipline as needed.
• Supports staff in leading and completing lean activities, which includes a monthly entry into the metrics tracker for each clinic.
• Ensures new hires complete initial orientation competencies, all staff complete annual department competencies, receive ongoing education and complete all HealthStream assignments by their due date.
• Coordinates, leads, and ensures staff participation in visual board huddles, safety and team huddles, leader/staff 1:1's, and monthly staff meetings.
• Provides tactical support of strategic initiatives. Promotes staff understanding of organizational strategy and the role of the team in carrying out the tasks needed to achieve strategic outcomes.

Total Rewards Offerings:

Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations and professional growth.

• Relocation assistance available for qualified positions
• Full comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Basic and voluntary life insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Live Well Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(K) retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual and holiday pay
• Onsite fitness center with 24/7 badge access
• Education assistance program
• Public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer https://studentaid.gov/
• Food and drink discounts in the cafeteria
• Impressive discounts offered by Nike, Adidas, Carhartt and others

Background/Expertise:

• Bachelor's Degree in Radiation Therapy preferred or Graduate of an Accredited Radiation Therapy program required.
• Radiation Therapist License required; Current unencumbered Oregon Board of Medical Imaging license required.
• Basic Life Support required
• ARRT National Radiology Licence required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Radiation Therapist.
• Two (2) years in a leadership position overseeing 5+ Radiation Therapists preferred.
• Experience with Varian linear accelerators, Aria, and Epic.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and communication style. Able to perform public speaking and leadership of group activities.
• Ability to engage others in two-way dialogue and problem-solving.
• Ability to form positive, collaborative relationships with hospital staff, patients, families and physicians.
• Ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to handle multiple issues and adjust to changing situations and needs.
• Ability to problem-solve in a proactive, creative manner, using sound judgment based on factual information and clinical knowledge.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.recruiter@salemhealth.org