Radiation Therapy Supervisor

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Position Summary

As an integral member of the Radiation Medicine Program (RMP) in the Radiation Therapy (RT) Leadership Team, the RT Supervisor provides oversight for RT departmental operations . This position is responsible for overseeing the practice of Radiation Therapists within RMP. S/he or they will contribute to staff development by mentoring, coaching and providing direction; by ongoing development and performance monitoring of team members, in a supportive/collaborative learning environment. The RT Supervisor will liaise with members of the multi- disciplinary team to ensure efficient coordination of care/service provision in order to meet/exceed high standards of practice, quality and safety. The RT Supervisor undertakes quality assurance responsibilities, fosters a culture of patient safety and error elimination . Through the provision of leadership and the application of clinical expertise the team care leader contributes to ensuring a high standard of practice is maintained for the optimal management of patient care. The RT Supervisor maintains the clinical skills by participating in clinical practice ~ 20% of the time; primarily through training and coaching of RT team members. The RT Supervisor will also play a hands-on role in the development and dissemination of new techniques and technology by employing team work and optimizing use of resources to adopt standardized approaches to planning and treatment, in order to enhance the quality of care.

The main function of the RMP Super Teams is to facilitate effective and efficient RT treatment; by employing team work and optimizing use of resources to adopt standardized approaches to planning and treatment in order to enhance the quality of care. In collaboration with the physicians and physicists, the RT Supervisor will:

Duties

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.