Lead Therapeutic Radiologic Technologist (Radiation Therapy)

Quick Facts

• Role: Lead Therapeutic Radiologic Technologist (Radiation Therapy)

• Team leadership: Guidance and technical oversight within Radiation Oncology

• Focus: Training, workflow scheduling, and treatment QA accuracy

Description

The Lead Therapeutic Radiologic Technologist provides technical leadership for lower-level therapeutic radiologic technologists and delivers both general and complex therapeutic radiation oncology procedures. This role trains and mentors staff on equipment, service SOPs, and treatment delivery systems while ensuring patient safety, SOP compliance, and accurate prescription delivery through detailed QA checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight, distribute work assignments, and contribute input on performance and competencies

• Train new TRT staff on all equipment and keep them informed of service SOPs; mentor and coach TRTs

• Maintain patient safety and trust by working with the Radiation Oncology team and reporting concerns

• Manage staff and machine schedules to ensure adequate coverage and maximize workflow

• Resolve staff conflicts and address concerns with patients and their families

• Apply broad knowledge of linear accelerator warm-ups, troubleshooting, and quality assurance (QA)

• Follow locally established SOPs and conform to ARRT Standards of Ethics

• Perform patient identification per policy and complete the radiation therapy Time Out procedure before treatment

• Explain procedures to secure patient confidence and cooperation

• Review prescriptions and instructions; complete assigned tasks independently at an advanced level

• Complete detailed chart QA checks before the patient’s first treatment; perform weekly QA chart checks

• Support quality improvement, facilitate chart rounds, and lead in-services and staff/department meetings as requested

• Provide feedback to the Supervisory Therapeutic Radiologic Technologist

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship

• Proficiency in written and spoken English

• Background/security investigation eligibility

• Pass pre-employment physical evaluation and complete required onboarding

• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program

• Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959

• Education: completed a therapeutic radiologic technology program (certificate or AA/BS or higher) plus a subsequent 12-month ED-accredited program in therapeutic radiologic technology

• Certification: ARRT (T) certification in Radiation Therapy

• GS-11 experience: at least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade directly related to the role

• Demonstrated KSAs: technical oversight and SOP compliance; independent delivery and mentoring on a linear accelerator; instruction on Record and Verify (or similar) systems and new equipment; ability to resolve issues and develop local SOPs; QA/chart review and communication skills

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government includes a comprehensive federal benefits package. Eligibility depends on the type of position held and whether the role is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.