Dir,Radiation Oncology

The University of New Mexico • Albuquerque, NM

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director, Radiation Oncology directs and administers operations of the Radiation Oncology clinic at the University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center (UNMCCC). The role oversees staff management; development and implementation of policies, procedures, and programs; quality assurance and compliance; budget management; and day-to-day administration.

The Director will lead and optimize operations for a progressive and expanding radiation oncology program featuring new state-of-the-art equipment. The position calls for proven experience in radiation oncology operations, clinical program development, and team leadership, with a focus on excellent patient care, safety, innovation, operational excellence, and collaboration in a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment.

The UNMCCC is a statewide cancer care provider and the only academic healthcare facility in New Mexico dedicated to both cancer research and patient care. It is the state’s only NCI-designated cancer center and one of 57 NCI-designated comprehensive cancer centers nationwide. The center employs more than 200 research scientists and staff and more than 130 clinicians, participates in over 200 clinical trials at any one time, and serves cancer patients from every county in New Mexico.

Requirements

• Associate's degree from a JRCERT-accredited Radiation Therapy program.
• Minimum of five years of supervisory experience.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) certification.
• State of New Mexico licensed radiation therapist.
• Maintain required certification and/or licensure status.
• CPR certification.
• Complete 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.
• Completed degrees above the minimum education requirement may substitute 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
• Mandatory retirement contributions for eligible employees working greater than 0.25 FTE

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Associate degree