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Under the direction of the Oncology/Cancer Services Director and the Vice President of Diagnostic Imaging, the Imaging Manager, Radiation Oncology provides operational, clinical, and administrative leadership for inpatient and outpatient Radiation Oncology services. This position oversees the daily operations of the Radiation Oncology departments at both the Baroness Erlanger Hospital (BEH) and East campuses, including Radiation Therapy, CT Simulation (CT SIM), and Radiation Oncology Clinics.
The Manager is accountable for ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care; maintaining regulatory and accreditation compliance; managing departmental resources and budgets; and leading the recruitment, orientation, education, competency, and professional development of staff. The role provides leadership and support to radiation therapists, dosimetrists, and physicians, fostering effective interdisciplinary collaboration and exceptional patient outcomes.
The Manager serves as a clinical resource and functions as a staff therapist/RN when appropriate. Under the direction of the Medical Director, the incumbent may perform clinical duties requiring advanced technical expertise, independent judgment, and initiative in the safe and accurate delivery of radiation therapy treatments. Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with physicians, staff, patients, and organizational leaders are essential to success in this role.
Required: A graduate of an approved Nursing program A graduate of an ARRT approved radiologic technology program Reference: https://www.arrt.org/Education/ BS in Business Administration or other related field in clinical radiology, radiation oncology, nursing or other healthcare related field. Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration Required: 1) ARRT (T) registered 2) RN Tennessee 3) BLS completed prior to going to the unit/department and maintained going forward Preferred: - CT Certification
Required : Five years hospital experience in Radiation Therapy At least three years supervisory experience Preferred: Level 1 Trauma, Academic Medical Center Department
The Imaging Manager, Radiation Oncology is responsible for the overall leadership, operation, and performance of Erlanger Radiation Oncology services, including both inpatient and outpatient care across multiple locations. This role ensures the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered care that meets the needs of pediatric and adult populations while maintaining compliance with all regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards.
Reporting directly to the Oncology Services Director, the Manager is accountable for clinical operations, staffing, budget management, quality improvement initiatives, accreditation readiness, equipment planning, and staff development. The Manager promotes operational excellence through effective coordination of departmental resources, continuous performance improvement, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
As needed, the Manager also functions in a clinical capacity to support patient care and departmental operations. The incumbent must demonstrate knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan and possess the ability to assess and respond appropriately to the unique physical, psychological, and developmental needs of pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. The Manager is responsible for ensuring staff adherence to Erlanger Health System standards and national accreditation requirements, including American College of Radiology (ACR) and DNV standards.
Full-time
About the role
Under the direction of the Oncology/Cancer Services Director and the Vice President of Diagnostic Imaging, the Imaging Manager, Radiation Oncology provides operational, clinical, and administrative leadership for inpatient and outpatient Radiation Oncology services.