Manager, Radiation Therapy (Radiation Therapist) - San Jose/Pleasanton

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Day - 08 Hour (United States of America)

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At Stanford Health Care, we see our allied health practitioners as critical contributors to our pioneering services. Working at the heart of medicine, we invite you to bring your very best to our team. Whether you're a Radiation Therapist, Physicist Assistant, Dosimetrist, Patient Admin Specialist, or one of dozens of other specialties, there's a place for your talents here. Explore our careers page to find your next opportunity!

Leadership Now more than ever, leaders play a pivotal role in both guiding and engaging their teams. Collaboration, connectedness, and constant communication are vital during this most unique time we are all facing. Stanford Health Care provides leaders with perspectives in resilience and self-care including building on presence and trust. Leaders can also find offerings through our Talent Development Team Courses on engagement and communication, as well as situational leadership and crucial conversations. Skills learned will directly apply to this new environment we are faced with. We hope leaders will make use of what is offered and find these resources helpful throughout the professional development journey.

The Manager, Radiation Therapy oversees the day to day technical operations of the Radiation Therapy department by supporting the organizational mission, priorities and goals, and ensures the delivery of cost effective, optimal quality care services. Collaborates with the senior leadership to develop and implement strategic business and marketing plans to best meet and grow volume. Assists with the development and implementation of annual capital budgets and implements best practices in management of resources. Collaborates with other members of the Radiation Oncology leadership team, Radiation Oncology faculty, residents and physics division staff, and Cancer Center leaders as required

Be Part of a Tight Knit Team: Our departments foster a close-knit, collaborative, and supportive culture to deliver top-tier care to our patients and we take pride in the quality of work shaping the healing process for patients and their families. The Radiation Therapy team values professionalism, patient-centric care, and mutually support both within and outside their roles.

Characteristics to be successful in the role: One who demonstrates qualities such as being patient -centric, compassionate, respectful, adaptable to change, self-motivated, dedicated, and capable of multitasking in a dynamic environment. These characteristics not only contribute to individual success but also enhance team-building and collaborative efforts within the Radiation Therapy Department at Stanford Health Care.

A Brief Overview The Manager - Radiation Therapy oversees the day-to-day technical operations of the Radiation Therapy department by supporting the organizational mission, priorities and goals, and ensures the delivery of cost effective, optimal quality care services. Directly manages the radiation therapists responsible for delivering radiation treatment. This includes ensuring that staff are trained and competent to use equipment and techniques to deliver exact amounts of radiation as per regulatory standards and departmental protocols. Collaborates with the senior leadership to develop and implement strategic business and marketing plans to best meet and grow volume. Assists with the development and implementation of annual capital budgets and implements best practices in management of resources. Collaborates with other members of the Radiation Oncology leadership team, Radiation Oncology faculty, residents and physics division staff, and Cancer Center leaders as required. Manages the delivery of radiation therapy services across multiple sites or a single large unit.

What you will do • Anticipates and facilitates patient flow within the department and ensures appropriate utilization of resources that prioritizes both safe patient care and cost effectiveness. Involves the planning & implementation of radiotherapy treatment for cancer patients.

• Collaborates with the other members of the Radiation Oncology leadership team to achieve established targets, goals, and standardized practices across the enterprise.

• Develops and maintains policies and procedures for area(s) of responsibility that are in alignment with external regulatory requirements and established departmental standards across the enterprise.

• Ensures correct charge capture and appropriate documentation at the point of service and provides education and coaching on proper billing and documentation related to simulation and treatment delivery.

• Maintains current knowledge of radiation oncology treatment & modality techniques.

• Maintains current knowledge of radiation oncology billing and coding practices.

• Monitors expenses for cost centers in area(s) of responsibility by reviewing budget reports at least monthly and reconciling expenses with purchases. Monitors financial performance of department with a focus on the relationship between volume/revenue and expenses.

• Maintains statistics and reports on the data as appropriate.

• Analyzes referral, volumes, revenue, and patient satisfaction data to monitor performance of the department, identify gaps in service, and strategize new technology or programs that may be needed.

• Continuously monitors workflow and processes to identify areas of opportunity to improve quality, safety, and efficiency. Uses A3 thinking when problem solving and the principles of PDCA when implementing process improvement work.

• Establishes and maintains performance standards for the technical operations of the department that meet all regulatory req

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