Radiation Oncology Manager

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Responsible for daily operations of Radiation Oncology. Responsibilities include personnel selection, mentoring, counseling, performance appraisals, disciplinary actions, physician relations, interdepartmental and intradepartmental activities including, but not limited to, process improvement, customer relations, service quality, patient safety, and fiscal control. Assists the Director with the development of operating and capital budgets, policies and procedures, and department goals. Provides direct patient care when required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Bachelor’s degree in business administration or health sciences field.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Three (3) years of management experience in a healthcare setting

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EXPERIENCE:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

2. Five (5) years of management experience in a healthcare setting

3. Seven (7) years of experience as a Radiation Therapist

4. Currently registered as an RT(T) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

5. WV State License with the WV Board of Radiologic Technologists

6. Experience with HDR, IMRT, IGRT, SRS and SBRT and Varian Linear Accelerators

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Plans, organizes, and directs the daily technical operations of the Radiation Oncology department. Oversees the development and implementation of policies, procedures and processes for department operation. Reviews department performance, effects changes as needed to improve services and assures compliance with The Joint Commission and other regulatory requirements.

2. Selects, orients, and assigns radiation oncology staff. Develops standards of performance and monitors and supervises staff actions; performs annual performance evaluations, as well as implements any required disciplinary actions. Manages time and attendance.

3. Develops work goals for the department consistent with institutional and departmental goals and policy.

4. Ensures the most effective operation of the department through program development, process improvement and coordination of processes across functions

5. Assists the Director in defining and achieving financial targets for the department, consistent with the departmental financial plan

6. Provide support and guidance to leaders working to continuously develop and strengthen their skills. Serve as an escalation point for radiation therapist and front office staff to identify and to aid in problem resolution.

7. Ensures a safe, satisfying and enriching environment for employees and provides a qualified, competent staff

8. Monitors quality assurance standards, programs and procedures within the department

9. Support daily operations by participating in patient care when business need arises.

10. Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for department policies and procedures within the department and across the Radiation Oncology service line.

11. Develop, implement and monitor workflow processes within the department and hospital EMR systems.

10. Oversees and coordinates Performance Improvement and Safety meetings, directing Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action Planning as it relates to reportable safety events.

11. Identifies appropriate and necessary educational opportunities for technical staff, creating new, annual and ongoing education and competencies specific to radiation therapists.

12. Contributes to and maintains data as necessary to measure established department metrics.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Combination of sitting, standing and walking for up to 8 hours per day.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Office setting and clinical outpatient setting.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Experience in all technical phases of the Radiation Oncology Department

2. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

3. Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to multi-task

4. Leadership, budgeting and management of financial resources, management of staff resources, service orientation, speaking, writing.

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Exempt)

Company:

BMC Berkeley Medical Center

Cost Center:

158 BMC Cancer Radiation Oncology

Address:

2500 Hospital Drive

Martinsburg

West Virginia

WVU Medicine is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We value diversity among our workforce and invite applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, language, national origin, religious affiliation, spiritual practice, age, mental and physical ability/disability or Veteran status.