Senior Level Lead Radiation Therapist Jobs
Senior level lead radiation therapist jobs place experienced clinicians in charge of departmental protocols, quality assurance programs, and the therapist teams that deliver patient care. Most openings are on-site positions in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Science & Research, with employers like Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Sutter Health, and Aspirus Health hiring at this level now.
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Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State's largest private employer with over 104,000 employees - including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners - who are working to change health care for the better.
Title: Supervisor Radiation Therapy with Vassar Brother Radiation Therapy - Kingston, NY - Full time/40 hours per week, 8 hour shifts 8:30am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday.
Summary: Responsible for coordinating the overall day-to-day activities and operations of the department including supervision of radiation therapists and clerical and support staff. Responsible for performing technical duties, enforcing established departmental and hospital policies and procedures in order to provide high quality and efficient patient care. Supervise and assure accurate and safe treatment is delivered consistently by therapists. Serve as the patient advocate ensuring optimal patient care and patient satisfaction. Promote team environment and positive attitudes among the health care team, including therapists, physicians, physicists, dosimetrists, nurses, and administration.
Responsibilities:
1. Supervises therapists and support staff. Sets performance and competency standards, conducts staff performance evaluations and annual therapist competencies to provide coaching, feedback and recognition on job performance on an ongoing and timely basis. Participates in the hiring process, provides orientation, on-going training and education, implements disciplinary actions, and other related activities.
2. Implements and continuously reviews clinical practice standards as relates to treatment modalities and delivery. Actively participates in creating and implementing improvements to achieve clinical safety and quality measures, patient and staff satisfaction and/or efficiency outcomes.
3. Assists in preparation of operational budget for supplies and salary budget for therapy and support staff.
4. Coordinates weekly radiation oncology patient chart rounds- ensuring a multidisciplinary team attends to discuss all patients. Coordinates PI Meetings.
5. Monitors compliance of department policies & procedures ensuring regulatory agency guidelines are maintained. Monitor policies and procedures to create standardization between sites.
6. Maintains required department records, reports, and statistics and staff licensure requirements.
7. Maintains knowledge of billing practices and oversees billing processes to ensure billing accuracy and oversees daily billing audits.
8. As needed, performs radiation therapy duties and procedures as staffing and workload dictates.
9. Participates in technology and EMR development and assures maximum use of technology.
10. Works collaboratively with physicians of WCMG-radiation oncologists, to ensure the highest level of patient care.
11. Works in partnership with medical oncology to resolve any issues related to patient scheduling.
12. Learns and applies new advances in treatment technology and assists other staff members in training. Practice continuing education and fulfills all state and national compliance responsibilities.
13. As needed, performs radiation therapy duties and procedures as staffing and workload dictates.
14. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
15. Performs other duties as assigned.
Education, Skills, Experience Required:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited Radiation Therapist program.
- NY ARRT/RT(T)
- Minimum seven years or more supervisory experience.
- Strong clinical knowledge of radiation therapy equipment, techniques, safety practices, positioning, simulation.
- Must have computer skills.
- Leadership, organizational and multi-tasking skills are essential.
- Demonstrates technical competence. Excellent communication skills and problem-solving techniques are required.
- Demonstrates the ability to work well with others.
- Travel to multiple sites as needed.
Desired: Master's Degree & three years minimum experience preferred.
Salary Range: $45.93 - $85.29 Hourly
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Description
Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State's largest private employer with over 104,000 employees - including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners - who are working to change health care for the better.
Title: Supervisor Radiation Therapy with Vassar Brother Radiation Therapy - Kingston, NY - Full time/40 hours per week, 8 hour shifts 8:30am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday.
Summary: Responsible for coordinating the overall day-to-day activities and operations of the department including supervision of radiation therapists and clerical and support staff. Responsible for performing technical duties, enforcing established departmental and hospital policies and procedures in order to provide high quality and efficient patient care. Supervise and assure accurate and safe treatment is delivered consistently by therapists. Serve as the patient advocate ensuring optimal patient care and patient satisfaction. Promote team environment and positive attitudes among the health care team, including therapists, physicians, physicists, dosimetrists, nurses, and administration.
Responsibilities:
1. Supervises therapists and support staff. Sets performance and competency standards, conducts staff performance evaluations and annual therapist competencies to provide coaching, feedback and recognition on job performance on an ongoing and timely basis. Participates in the hiring process, provides orientation, on-going training and education, implements disciplinary actions, and other related activities.
2. Implements and continuously reviews clinical practice standards as relates to treatment modalities and delivery. Actively participates in creating and implementing improvements to achieve clinical safety and quality measures, patient and staff satisfaction and/or efficiency outcomes.
3. Assists in preparation of operational budget for supplies and salary budget for therapy and support staff.
4. Coordinates weekly radiation oncology patient chart rounds- ensuring a multidisciplinary team attends to discuss all patients. Coordinates PI Meetings.
5. Monitors compliance of department policies & procedures ensuring regulatory agency guidelines are maintained. Monitor policies and procedures to create standardization between sites.
6. Maintains required department records, reports, and statistics and staff licensure requirements.
7. Maintains knowledge of billing practices and oversees billing processes to ensure billing accuracy and oversees daily billing audits.
8. As needed, performs radiation therapy duties and procedures as staffing and workload dictates.
9. Participates in technology and EMR development and assures maximum use of technology.
10. Works collaboratively with physicians of WCMG-radiation oncologists, to ensure the highest level of patient care.
11. Works in partnership with medical oncology to resolve any issues related to patient scheduling.
12. Learns and applies new advances in treatment technology and assists other staff members in training. Practice continuing education and fulfills all state and national compliance responsibilities.
13. As needed, performs radiation therapy duties and procedures as staffing and workload dictates.
14. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
15. Performs other duties as assigned.
Education, Skills, Experience Required:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited Radiation Therapist program.
- NY ARRT/RT(T)
- Minimum seven years or more supervisory experience.
- Strong clinical knowledge of radiation therapy equipment, techniques, safety practices, positioning, simulation.
- Must have computer skills.
- Leadership, organizational and multi-tasking skills are essential.
- Demonstrates technical competence. Excellent communication skills and problem-solving techniques are required.
- Demonstrates the ability to work well with others.
- Travel to multiple sites as needed.
Desired: Master's Degree & three years minimum experience preferred.
Salary Range: $45.93 - $85.29 Hourly
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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Senior Level Lead Radiation Therapist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level lead radiation therapist job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who have already functioned in a lead or supervisory capacity, with demonstrated ownership over clinical workflows, equipment commissioning, or departmental training programs. Highlighting experience developing protocols, mentoring junior therapists, and collaborating with dosimetry and radiation oncology physicians signals readiness for senior leadership. Professional credentials such as the ARRT advanced certification in a modality like CT or MR imaging also strengthen a candidacy considerably.
Which companies hire senior level lead radiation therapists?
Companies hiring senior level lead radiation therapists right now include Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Sutter Health, and Aspirus Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to concentrate in large health systems, cancer treatment networks, and academic medical centers that run high-volume radiation oncology programs and need experienced clinicians to lead day-to-day operations.
Are there remote senior level lead radiation therapist jobs?
Yes, though the role is primarily hands-on and clinical by nature. About 0% of senior level lead radiation therapist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions typically involve administrative leadership, compliance oversight, or training coordination rather than direct patient treatment. Candidates open to those responsibilities will find the most flexibility.
What makes a lead radiation therapist role senior level?
A senior level lead radiation therapist role goes well beyond executing daily treatment plans. It carries ownership over departmental quality assurance programs, clinical policy development, and equipment acceptance testing. Senior leads are expected to mentor staff therapists, serve as the clinical point of escalation for complex cases, and partner with radiation oncologists and physicists to implement new treatment technologies or workflow improvements across the department.
Which industries hire the most senior level lead radiation therapists?
Senior level lead radiation therapist roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Science & Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate high-volume, technically complex radiation oncology programs that require experienced clinical leaders to maintain treatment quality, regulatory compliance, and staff development at scale.