Career Center

MetroWest Medical Center is the largest community health care system between Worcester and Boston. MetroWest Medical Center is committed to providing high quality, comprehensive care, at a location close to home. The 307-bed regional healthcare system includes Framingham Union Hospital, Leonard Morse Hospital in Natick and the MetroWest Wellness Center. MetroWest Medical Center has been named to the 2019 America�s 100 Best Hospitals List by Healthgrades.

Summary
The Chief Therapist is responsible for the oversight of daily operational efficiency, including: customer service, teamwork, quality improvement, human resource management and physician relations.
Carries out procedures and polices that affect assigned work area(s).
Works with the Director in promotion of ongoing quality, productivity and efficiency in the Department.
Maintains and increases knowledge regarding new techniques and radiation oncology program development.
Teaches and supports the Radiation Therapy student(s) in the field of Radiation Oncology.

Responsibilities
Effectively supervises the staff therapist to ensure the safe delivery of daily radiation treatment to patients, whose ages generally range from infant to elderly, with a majority toward elderly, 60 yrs and over, as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist.
Implements the Department�s Policies and Procedures
Executes new or improved procedures, when necessary, as it relates to technical / therapy functions.
Identifies, develops and implements plans for the purchase(s) of new technologies for the set-up and delivery of radiation.
Communicates regularly with outside vendors bringing new technologies / services to the program.
Conducts performance evaluations
Provides guidance regarding performance expectations, competencies and regulatory agency requirements (DOH, JC, ACR, ASTRO).
Oversees daily operations including: productivity, patient treatment schedule, supply management.
Functions as a staff radiation therapist, as needed.

Onboarding Process: Please be advised that candidates must successfully complete a background check and pre-employment health screening which includes a drug screen.

Education
Required: B. S. degree ; Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy Program. Therapy A. R. R. T. certified in Radiation. Maintains educational (. edu) as required by the institution Maintains CPR certifications.

Experience
Required: 5 years experience. .

Certifications
Required: ARRT (T), BLS, state license

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant�s or employee�s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.