Radiation Therapy Manager - Full-Time

Radiation Therapy Manager

• Full-Time Erlanger Health System
• 3.

4 Chattanooga, TN Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Qualifications Direct patient care Managerial strategic planning Management Inpatient Operations management Accreditation standards (regulatory compliance area) Managing healthcare operations budgets Medical equipment operation Radiology Bachelor of Science BLS Certification Level I Trauma Center ARRT (T) Certification Outpatient Radiation oncology 3 years Bachelor's degree in business administration Clinical staff training Supervising experience Bidding project phase Bachelor's degree Basic life support CT Implementing HR recruitment processes Clinical staff recruitment Competitive bidding Recruiting Healthcare team management Interviewing Operating medical imaging equipment Budget management in healthcare Business Administration Radiation therapy Patient treatment Senior level Business Leadership Staffing management ARRT (CT) Certification Staff development Full Job Description Radiation Therapy Manager

• Full-Time ( 46970 )
• Erlanger Baroness Hospital Chattanooga, TN Radiation Therapy Manager
• Full-Time Regular
• Exempt
• Full-time
• Standard Hours 37.

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Description Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Oncology/Cancer Services Director and VP of Diagnostic Imaging, manages IP and OP operations of Radiation Oncology. Directs and supervises the support services needed by the Radiation therapists, dosimetrists, and physicians. The Imaging Manager for Radiation Oncology has responsibility for both the BEH and East Campus Radiation Oncology Departments which include therapy, CT SIM, and Rad Oncology Clinics. This includes accountability for the quality of patient care, the performance of the technical staff, the management of the budget, and the orientation, education, and development of the staff. Functions as a staff therapist as needed. Under the direction of the Medical Director, performs clinical duties as appropriate. This position requires independent judgment and initiative in utilization of radiation therapy equipment to deliver appropriate dose to each individual patient. Excellent communication and rapport with physicians required.

Education:

Required:

• A graduate of an ARRT approved radiologic technology program

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Reference:

https://www.arrt.org/Education/ BS in Business Administration or other related field in clinical radiology, radiation oncology, or other healthcare related field.

Preferred:

N/A Position Requirement(s):

License/Certification/Registration Required:

ARRT (T) registered BLS completed prior to going to the unit/department and maintained going forward

Preferred:

CT Certification Experience:

Required:

Five years hospital experience in Radiation Therapy At least three years supervisory experience Proven progressive leadership

Preferred:

Level 1

Trauma, Academic Medical Center Department Position Summary:

The employee must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide comprehensive care appropriate to the age of the patients seen in the Radiation Oncology Departments. The employee must set goals and objectives suitable for both pediatric and adult settings, to meet nationally accredited standards of ACR and DNV. The employee must hold accountable the staff he/she supervises to the highest patient care standards of Erlanger Health System. This position directly reports to the Oncology Services Director for all matters concerning radiation therapy and related patient clinics. Manager functions as a staff therapist, as needed or as directed. The Imaging Manager has responsibility for Erlanger Radiation Oncology that sees both OP and Inpatients, which includes accountability for the quality of patient care, the performance of the technical staff, management of the budget, and the orientation, education, and development of the staff. Further, contributes to Radiation Therapy and the Medical Center through support of philosophy and objectives and education efforts. Responsible for coordination and integration of inter-and intra-departmental functions with Erlanger BEH campus and East. Responsible for determining quantity and competency of staffing for Radiation Oncology Responsible for overseeing ACR accreditation where applicable Continuous assessment for DNV inspection and accreditation Installation and monitoring of QA as necessary Conducts staff meetings Responsible for HR functions such as interviewing, hiring, discipline, etc. Develops equipment purchasing guidelines for all treatment areas as required. Coordinates purchased service bids and recommends vendors. Recommendations for facilities equipment and staffing as required. Assists with budget creation, maintains budgets, works within budget constraints Project management and capital equipment evaluation Participates in development of proformas, needs assessments, and strategic planning Participates in hospital events, i.e., Telethons, United Way, etc. as required. Performs clinical duties as appropriate, requiring independent judgment and initiative in utilization of radiology equipment to create high quality images.