Lead Radiation Therapist

A Brief Overview
The Lead Radiation Therapist accurately delivers therapeutic radiation while following department policies and procedures to offer the highest standard of care. Under the supervision of the Radiation Therapist Supervisor, the Lead Radiation Therapist acts as an informal leader for their designated treatment area or network location.
What You Will Do
Maintains schedules, records, documentation and billing. Oversees the daily staffing schedule while adhering to policies and quality review in accordance to department protocol. Reviews billing for accuracy.
Promotes positive and professional growth among Radiation Therapists through leadership, education and mentorship. Participates in the annual performance review process.
Serves as a clinical proctor for Radiation Therapy students and provides education, supervision and mentorship.
Takes responsibility for patient flow and care throughout the simulation and treatment areas. Performs quality checks for equipment. Performs regular QC in accordance with department protocol.
Establishes, reviews, and revises treatment schedules and procedures.
Collaborates and assists the Radiation Therapy Treatment Coordinator as needed.
Assists the Radiation Therapist Supervisor with staffing schedules as needed.
Onboards and orients new hire radiation therapists and assists in ensuring yearly competencies are performed timely.
Monitors and delivers therapeutic radiation and CT simulation of patients. Demonstrates competency in LINAC based treatments to include 3D, IMRT, SBRT, CT simulations and on-call procedures as applicable per location.
Additional Responsibilities
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
Primary Location
United States-Ohio-Cleveland
Work Locations
11100 Euclid Avenue
Job
Radiology / Radiation Oncology
Organization
Seidman_Cancer_Center_UHC
Schedule
Full-time
Employee Status
Regular
Job Type
Standard
Job Level
Professional
Travel
Yes, 10 % of the Time
Remote Work
No
Job Posting
Nov 12, 2026, 10:33:09 AM
Education
Other Accredited Program: CAHEA accredited Radiation Therapy program (Required) and
Work Experience
3+ years Experience as a Radiation Therapist (Required) and
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Excellent knowledge of radiation treatment, radiation safety principles, dose calculations, treatment techniques, and demonstrated understanding of treatment plans (isodose plans) (Required proficiency)
Knowledge and ability to work with linear accelerators, CT simulators, record and verify systems, immobilization devices, computers, IV pumps, block cutters, immobilization devices, computers and oxygen tanks (Required proficiency)
Participates in designated UH Leadership Institute training annual (Required proficiency)
Licenses and Certifications
Registered Technologist Radiation Therapy (ARRT-T) (Required Upon Hire) and
Valid Ohio Radiologic license in Radiation Therapy from the Ohio Department of Health (Required Upon Hire)
Physical Demands
Standing Frequently
Walking Frequently
Sitting Rarely
Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs
Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs
Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs
Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs
Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs
Balancing Occasionally
Stooping Frequently
Kneeling Frequently
Crouching Frequently
Crawling Occasionally
Reaching Frequently
Handling Frequently
Grasping Frequently
Feeling Constantly
Talking Constantly
Hearing Constantly
Repetitive Motions Constantly
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly
Travel Requirements
10% Occasional cross coverage at alternate UH locations.