Job Summary:

The incumbent in this position is responsible for the overall technical and administrative management of all clinical areas within the Department of Radiation Medicine. This position facilitates the technical, physics, nursing, administrative, billing and secretarial areas in order for the department to run efficiently and cohesively. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and Tampa General Hospital's philosophy, policies, procedures and standards.

Essential Functions:

• Oversees all clinical operations across service lines; Radiation Therapy, CyberKnife and Proton Therapy services. Supervises and consults with facility administrators and chief radiation therapists to advise, problem solve and assist with any operational, managerial or personnel issues that affect the functioning of the facility and well-being of staff. Involved with the recruitment and hiring of new staff, implementation of special projects, training and counseling of staff.
• Responsible for Department Safety and Quality Assurance Program. Oversees/acts as consultant regarding Clinical Operations with physicians, Nurse Manager, nurses, NP’s, Physicist and Chief Radiation Therapist regarding technical issues, organization and implementation of new policies, procedures or projects. Develops, proposes and implements policies as necessary for the department. Revises policies and procedures as necessary; implements new or proved procedures when appropriate.
• Responsible for ACR Accreditation coordination: Collaborate with department leadership to prepare for and maintain American College of Radiology Accreditation on an ongoing basis through participation and implementation of ACE accreditation standards Safety Meetings
• Provided oversight of revenue cycle processes via direct supervision of Billing Manager and Precertification Associate to assure that insurance companies have been contacted to verify eligibility, benefits, and pre-certification for all radiation service lines, Conventional Radiation Therapy, CyberKnife and Proton Therapy. Provides companies with written authorization requests, Letters of Medical Necessity, medical documentation, and CPT and ICD10 codes as needed collaborates with the self-pay office, international services or the TGH managed care office to ensure prompt payments.
• Responsible for department al special procedures calendars and Physician On-Call schedules on an on-going basis, as well as coordination of care for prostate cancer treatment programs to include coordination with the departments of Urology, the OR and the physician, simulation and CT schedules. Calendars are distributed via email as updated
• Periodically reviews salaries and report’s findings to the Director and Chairman. Assess need for additional staffing, takes appropriate actions needed and works with Human Resources.
• Available to proceed with organization and implementation of new assignments as directed by the department Chairman, Administrator or physician (chart).
• Collaborates with Director of Services provides input into budgetary issues, reports inconsistencies or expenditures.
• Exemplifies Commitment to Caring (C2C) standards and holds Department Staff accountable for conformity with the standards in all activities.
• Assumes other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience. AART. Certified in Radiation Therapy Technology.
• Five years’ experience in an administrative position, 2-3 years as Chief Radiation Therapist