Dir,Radiation Oncology
About The Position
The Director, Radiation Oncology directs and administers operations of the Radiation Oncology clinic, including staff management; developing and implementing policies, procedures, and programs; quality assurance and compliance; budget management; and day-to-day administration. The position is located at the University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center (UNMCCC) in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The UNMCCC seeks an innovative, experienced leader to optimize operations for its Radiation Oncology Department, an expanding program featuring new state-of-the-art equipment. The role calls for experience in radiation oncology operations, clinical program development, and team leadership, with a focus on patient care, safety, collaboration, and operational excellence in a multidisciplinary environment. The UNMCCC is New Mexico’s only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center and an academic healthcare facility dedicated to cancer research and patient care. It employs more than 200 research scientists and staff and more than 130 clinicians, and participates in over 200 clinical trials at any one time. Its clinic serves patients from every county in New Mexico.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree from a JRCERT-accredited Radiation Therapy program.
- At least five years of supervisory experience.
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification.
- State of New Mexico radiation therapist license.
- Maintain certification status and applicable licensure status.
- CPR certification.
- Pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
- Submit to a post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.
- Employees working in patient care or clinical areas must comply with the University’s influenza vaccination requirement.
- May be required to submit immunization records for review for required vaccines and TB testing.
- Finalists should be prepared to provide official educational transcripts if selected for hire.
- Applicants must provide names of three professional references.
- Completed degrees above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.
Nice To Haves
- Ten or more years of radiation oncology leadership experience in clinical care delivery, equipment, and clinic administration.
- Experience with radiation oncology software implementation, IT system standardization, and system integrations.
- Hands-on technical and administrative experience specific to Elekta Linac platforms.
Responsibilities
- Direct and administer the operations of the Radiation Oncology clinic.
- Manage staff.
- Develop and implement policies and procedures.
- Develop and implement programs.
- Manage quality assurance and compliance.
- Manage budgets.
- Oversee day-to-day administration.
- Lead and optimize operations for the Radiation Oncology Department.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Tuition remission
- Dependent education programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
Associate degree
