Radiation Oncology Manager

About the Role

The Manager of Radiation Oncology directs and coordinates all activities of the Radiation Oncology Department, ensuring compliance with accrediting agencies, policy development, and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement capital and operational budgets; review monthly financial statements to ensure financial efficiency.
• Create and execute quality improvement plans to maintain high-quality outcomes and compliance with policies and regulations.
• Manage departmental human resources, including staffing recommendations, qualifications assessment, orientation, education, annual evaluations, and coaching/mentoring.
• Schedule staff, monitor attendance, and approve paid time off (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; initiate process improvement strategies.
• Operate within a legal and ethical framework, ensuring adherence to corporate compliance guidelines, mission, strategic plan, and applicable laws.
• Maintain a positive and collaborative 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.
• Proficiency in computers for spreadsheet computations and word processing.
• 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 care and time objectives.
• Physical demands include lifting above the shoulders, shoulder to knee, and knee to floor (up to 50lb/25kg).

Working Conditions

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