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Summary: A national leader in health care and life sciences, the University of Colorado Health system is a partnership combining Memorial Health System in Colorado Springs, Poudre Valley Health System in Fort Collins, and Denver metro-based University of Colorado Hospital and Highlands Ranch Hospital. The University of Colorado Cancer Center is an NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center.

The radiation oncology staff in Colorado Springs work as a tightly knit team, serving Memorial Hospital Central and Memorial Hospital North.  Memorial’s oncology service line has been experiencing 10-15% year over year growth due to expansion of surgical specialties and population growth.  Memorial attracts talented oncologic specialists and staff, boasting top notch patient experience, employee engagement and quality scores.  With new equipment, facilities and plans for future expansion; this position offers plenty opportunities for ongoing professional growth.  Colorado Springs is consistently named within the top 5 “Best Place to Live” in America by U.S. News and World Report based on the cost of living, low crime rate, and quality of the education system.  The city boasts > 300 days of sunshine annually with outstanding access to world class outdoor recreation year-round.

Manages the daily activities of assigned radiology staff.

Responsibilities:

Determines, coordinates, and supervises daily staffing assignments and staffing levels. Trains, coaches, and evaluates assigned staff on performance expectations.
Performs staff responsibilities as needed to fulfill required service levels. Leads the handling and resolution of complex issues and complaints.
Coordinates patient care with other members of the healthcare team to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes.
Assists with equipment quality control testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Ensures compliance with regulatory standards and requirements.

Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision.  Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Works collaboratively with physician leaders to implement new initiatives and projects.

Assists Oncology Director with new programs and equipment activations.

Credentials:
Registered Radiologic Technologist
Basic Life Support
Other information:
Minimum Required Education: Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy Technologist program.
Required Licensure/Certification: Registered as a Technologist (RT) and certified in radiation therapy (T) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). State licensure if required by law. Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider.
Minimum Experience: 2 years of related experience.
BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date.  BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.  All life support certification cards must be issued by either the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer. (American Red Cross for the Professional Rescuer is only good upon hire and all renewals will need to be through an American Heart Association sanctioned course.)