Radiation Oncology Manager | 1.0 FT

Phelps Health is a 2000-employee-strong hospital and healthcare system serving the heart of small-town Missouri. We’re committed to taking our team to the top and providing life-saving care or supporting those who do.

About the role

The Manager of Radiation Oncology directs and coordinates all activities of the Radiation Oncology Department. Responsibilities include overseeing departmental personnel competencies and licensure, developing budgets, ordering supplies, reviewing billing and coding for accuracy, policy development and review, and ensuring compliance with accrediting agencies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement capital and operational budgets; review monthly financial statements and collaborate with the DDCI Director to ensure financial efficiency.
• Create and implement quality improvement plans to ensure high-quality outcomes and compliance with all policies and regulations.
• Manage department human resources, including staffing recommendations, qualifications, orientation, education, annual evaluations, and coaching/mentoring.
• Schedule staff, monitor attendance, and approve PDO requests.
• Ensure the department meets or exceeds all regulatory, accrediting body, and state licensing standards.
• Develop and implement department policies, procedures, and job descriptions; identify and initiate process improvement strategies.
• Carry out duties within a legal and ethical framework, ensuring adherence to Corporate Compliance guidelines, mission, strategic plan, and applicable laws.
• Maintain a positive and helpful attitude with customers and co-workers, contributing to the efficient operation of the department.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required; Master’s degree (MBS, MHA) preferred.
• Three years of radiation oncology experience preferred.
• Two years in a supervisory role required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Financial management and personnel skills necessary.
• General knowledge of all Radiation Oncology departmental activities and ability to work in a multidisciplinary setting.
• General knowledge of computers for spreadsheet computations and word processing.

Qualifications

• Current licensure (RTT or RN) preferred.
• American Heart Association BLS required.

Mental/Physical Requirements

• Considerable mental concentration on variable projects.
• Frequently works under stressful conditions due to patient disease nature and time objectives.
• Lifting above the shoulders, shoulder to knee, knee to floor (50lb/25kg).

Working Conditions

• Standard radiation worker safety health hazards inherent in this position.
• Minimal exposure to radioactive materials.
• Exposure to metal alloy, blood/body fluid, infectious diseases, bio-hazardous materials, and hostile persons at times.
• Standard office conditions while performing non-technical duties.