Supervisor - CMH Radiation Oncology

Overview: The supervisor must effectively communicate both verbally and written with all patients, physicians, and staff. Supervises all staff within the radiation oncology team. Orients staff on new equipment or procedures as well as other departmental procedures. Radiation oncology operational responsibilities will include assisting with and/or coordinating payroll, staff scheduling and training. Assistance may be asked in the development of capital budget requests as well as support of the operational budget. Assistance will also be given towards adherence to the operational budget as it relates to efficient utilization of staff and the ordering of supplies including minor equipment. Supervisor will be responsible for the development and implementation of policies and procedures for the department. Responsibilities: Plans, Directs, and Evaluates Day-to-day activities to ensure quality patient outcomes. ul liBalances team and individual responsibilities, objective and open to other’s view, gives and welcomes feedback, contributes to positive team goals, puts success of team above own interest/li liCommunicates both verbally and written with patients, physicians, staff, and department Director./li liUtilizes a holistic approach (considering physical, psychosocial, spiritual, educational, safety and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients served in the assigned service area./li liDemonstrates ability to consistently meet the department work schedule to include efficient scheduling of Radiation Therapists, Nurses, and Front Desk Staff./li liDemonstrates ability to keep supplies current to meet the needs of the clinic./li liConducts regular department meetings./li liFacilitates daily communication with staff while continuously evaluating staff performance./li liFunctions effectively in an environment that is susceptible to change without notice, and that is influenced by the number and acuity of patients, amount of experience of staff and availability of treatment equipment./li liSets work routines, expectations, and reinforces standards of practice./li liEducates, prepares, and reassures patients and their families by personal interaction and rapport building./li liParticipates in a variety of clerical duties necessary for department functioning./li liWorks in collaboration with members of the interdisciplinary team to assure care is coordinated across the continuum./li liCommunicates effectively inter and intra departmentally with other healthcare professionals and customers to provide accurate, timely information and to reduce problems and minimize exceptions./li liCommunicates with the department manager/director and documents as necessary when problems or unusual circumstances arise./li liAdministers and supervises the daily activities of personnel in Radiation Oncology at the hospital and joint venture and procures necessary resources for personnel./li liPlans and schedules work for the group ensuring proper distribution of assignments and adequate staffing, space and facilities for subsequent performance of duties./li liCompletes hiring, performance appraisals, promotions, vacation schedules and corrective actions up to and including termination./li liMaintains department employee records for continued developmental and employee relations issues./li liEnsures compliance with regulatory agencies such as DNV, IEMA, IDPH and FDA./li liWorks with Radiation Safety Officer in monitoring personnel radiation dosimetry reports and takes corrective action when necessary./li liDevelops and maintains established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives./li liWorks closely with appropriate personnel ensure accurate and quality treatments are performed./li liMonitors, evaluates, and implements actions to improve employee and patient satisfaction./li liProvides opportunities for staff development and in-service programs./li liSupports the regulatory process by assisting with the inspection preparation and maintenance of standards of care/li /ul Quality Improvement ul liDemonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer service./li liWorks extended hours to meet clinic needs when necessary./li liMonitors labor cost daily using productivity models and measures (i.e. staffing to volume)./li liPrepares reports setting forth progress, adverse trends and appropriate recommendations or conclusions./li liDemonstrates a practical problem-solving approach to patient moving and handling issues./li liEnsures patient satisfaction levels result in positive trends. 95%ile or higher./li liDevelops and implements new procedures and techniques to improve patient care./li liReviews Event reports with the Director to determine causes and to provide for prevention of future incidents through counseling and education of staff and appropriate discipline./li liServes on organization teams to improve care processes. Reviews and monitors documentation for completeness and accuracy./li liMaintains an environment that meets standards of safety, cleanliness and orderliness/li liWorks with the physicians in developing protocols and maintaining standards of care for Oncology patients./li liParticipates in project management activities to improve the flow of patient care throughout the Oncology Service Line./li liAssists in department specific process improvements to achieve best practices./li liParticipates in gathering data on PI initiatives, including chart review./li liParticipates in determining root causes./li liInitiates and implements process improvements based on evidence-based practices and best practices in the delivery of care for oncology patients./li liSelects metrics to track patient outcomes./li liNetworks with other departments and programs to seek best practice program design innovations./li liParticipates in making recommendations to the department leader regarding utilization of supplies, equipment, and quality improvement./li liMonitors referring physicians with use of monthly dashboards./li liWorks to promote a positive work environment which emphasizes respect for patients, families, physicians, staff, and internal and external departments./li /ul Qualifications: Certifications: Licensed Radiologic Technologist - Radiation Therapy - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA); Registered in Radiation Therapy (T) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT); Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR); Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider - American Heart Association (AHA), Education: Bachelor's Degree: Nursing; Associate's Degree: Radiologic Technology (Required), Work Experience: Leadership Carle Health Company Overview: pstrongFind it here./strong/ppDiscover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance – and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health./pp /ppBased in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance™. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health./pp style="margin: 0px;" /pp style="margin: 0px;" /pp style="margin: 0px;" /pp style="margin: 0px;"emspan style="font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;"We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com./span/em/p Salary Range: The compensation range for this position is $45.25per hour - $77.83per hour. 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