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Position Information

Posting NumberSRGV8207

Working TitleCHIEF RADIATION THERAPIST (UT Health RGV Cancer and Surgery Center)

Number of Vacancies1

LocationMcAllen, Texas

DepartmentSchool of Medicine / Medicine and Oncology ISU

FTE1.0

FLSAExempt

Scope of Job

Functions in a supervisory and direct patient care role in the Department of Radiation oncology. Provides assistance to the Center Administrative Director for Therapy Services in the management of radiation therapy services for the Department of Radiation Oncology.

Description of Duties

Strategic Planning and Management

+ In accordance with the division vision and strategic plan, promotes and implements programming to facilitate organizational growth and adheres to all internal controls, rules and regulations.

+ Oversees and ensures accurate delivery and data capture and demonstrates sound clinical judgement and adheres to accurate treatment and simulation delivery.

+ Oversees and administers safe and accurate radiation therapy treatments. Provides professional radiation therapy services as required.

+ Ensures the department complies with stated quality assurance practices.

+ Manages, coordinates, and participates in a variety of duties involved in the administration of radiation therapy to patients; schedule patients, process treatment forms and plan utilization of radiation therapy equipment, supplies and materials for the department.

+ Assists in the Promotion of Matrix Management by coordination clinic operations with clinical services, physicians, residents, physicists, dosimetrists, and other associated health care professionals.

+ Implements new clinical treatment techniques as necessary.

+ Directly supervises the work of radiation therapists; functions include recommendations for hiring, discipline, firing, performance evaluation, training, work allocation, and problem resolution. Evaluates and identifies clinical environmental needs and appropriate follow-up action to address issues. Participates in creation and implementation of clinical protocols in the department of radiation oncology.

+ Promotes and implements change management as necessary.

+ Plans and works with leadership in facilitating strategic development and operations.

+ Plans and defines strategic goals and issues clearly.

+ Offers new ideas, solutions and/or options through innovative thinking.

+ Applies broad knowledge and experience when addressing strategic challenges.

+ Foresees obstacles and opportunities relating to change or improvement.

+ Conveys information clearly and concisely through both formal and informal documents.

+ Encourages collaboration and input from all team members.

+ Values the contributions of all team members.

+ Balances individual and team goals.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

General supervision from assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given

Direct supervision of assigned staff.

Required Education

Graduate of a Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology ( JRCERT ) accredited program in radiation therapy or a suitable equivalent or Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare field and two (2) years of the required experience or Associate’s degree and four (4) years of the required experience.

Preferred Education

None.

Licenses/Certifications

+ Licensure as a Medical Radiologic Technologist by the Texas Medical Board.

+ Must have passed the registry exam as a Radiologic Technologist by the American Registry of Radiology Technologists ( ARRT ).

+ Basic Life Support ( BLS ) certification, course accredited by the American Heart Association ( AHA ) or American Red Cross ( ARC ).

Required Experience

Five (5) year of experience as a radiation therapist to include supervisory experience.

Preferred Experience

None.

Equipment

Work requires use of considerable judgment in application for radiotherapy on conventional machines, practices and policies to work problems, organization and administration of clinical activities.

Working Conditions

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office/Healthcare environment; some travel and weekend work is required. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.

Other

Knowledge of radiologic technology, radiation therapy, routine nursing procedures, radiation protection and safety procedures. General familiarity with dosimetry, mathematics/physics, anatomy and physiology. Effective verbal and written communication skills are required in order to work with patients, medical and nursing personnel. Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served. Strong attention to detail.

Physical Capabilities

N/A

Employment CategoryFull-Time

Minimum SalaryCommensurate with Experience

Posted SalaryCommensurate with Experience

Position Available Date06/02/2025

Grant Funded PositionNo

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Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: *Date of Birth *Social Security Number *Gender *Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956)665-8880 and/or [email protected].

Additional Information

UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check ( CBC ). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .

Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/46736

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

+ * Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?

+ Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions

+ Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions

+ No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions

+ * Are you a current UTRGV employee?

+ Yes

+ No

+ * Please select your highest level of completed education.

+ 6th grade education

+ 10th grade education

+ High School Diploma or GED

+ Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours

+ Bachelors Degree from an accredited university

+ Masters Degree from an accredited university

+ Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university

+ None of the above

+ * Please provide the field of study for your education:

(Open Ended Question)

+ * Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 year

+ 2 years

+ 3 years

+ 4 years

+ 5 years

+ 6 years

+ 7 years

+ 8 years

+ 9 years

+ 10 years

+ Over 10 years

+ * Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?

+ Yes

+ No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Resume

+ Unofficial Transcripts

+ Certifications and Licenses

+ State Licensure

Optional Documents

+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application

+ Reference Letter 1

+ Reference Letter 2

+ Reference Letter 3

+ Training Certificates

+ Other Document

+ List of 3 References

+ Unofficial Transcripts 2

+ Unofficial Transcripts 3

+ Letter of Interest

+ Unofficial Graduate Transcripts

+ Additional Document