Experience

University of South Alabama

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager

  • Apr 2015 - Present

  Manages radiation oncology department; Coordinates staff schedules and performs hiring/termination duties; evaluation of competency and performance of technical staff; Liaison between staff, administration and physicians. Participates in accurate charge capturing/submission; Possesses Radiation Oncology charge/coding skills in order to recognize omitted charges and/or incorrect charges for proper billing/compliance; Budgetary Forecasts; Creates annual operational and capital budgets; Handles departmental narcotic and supply purchases, as well as capital expenditures; Coordinates scheduling of machine maintenance, while minimizing missed patient treatments. Major Accomplishments: • Identified $40,000 in cost savings through budget analysis of recurring supply items • Develops policies and procedures for department/organization • Writes processes for the evaluation of employee competency and compliance • Assist in development of quality measures through participation on the Continuous Quality Improvement Committee • Radiation Safety Liaison/Department Safety and Compliance Officer • Member of Products Evaluation and Research Committee for USA Health Systems • Member of Joint Commission Compliance Committee * Member of Environment of Care Committee Show less



USA Health

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Manager

  • Apr 2015 - Present



Whiddon College of Medicine at the University of South Alabama

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Radiation Therapy Supervisor

  • May 2003 - Dec 2014

  Serves patients by providing competent radiation oncology services; Performs complex and basic simulations, including CT simulation; Serves as a resource for staff therapists; Interprets dosimetric information from isodose plans and calculations; Coordinates patient scheduling with other departments; Maintains treatment schedule and prioritizes when necessary; Participates in portal imaging and makes decisions in “pre-treat” procedures without further approval. Supervises radiation therapy staff; Coordinates staff schedules and performs hiring/termination duties; Assists Manager in evaluation of competency and performance of technical staff; Liaison between staff, administration and physicians. Participates in accurate charge capturing/submission; Possesses Radiation Oncology charge/coding skills in order to recognize omitted charges and/or incorrect charges for proper billing/compliance; Assists with Budgetary Forecasts; Handles departmental narcotic and supply purchases, as well as capital expenditures; Coordinates scheduling of machine maintenance, while minimizing missed patient treatments. Major Accomplishments: • Identified $40,000 in cost savings through budget analysis of recurring supply items • Develops policies and procedures for department/organization • Writes processes for the evaluation of employee competency and compliance • Assist in development of quality measures through participation on the Continuous Quality Improvement Committee • Radiation Safety Liaison/Department Safety and Compliance Officer • Member of Products Evaluation and Research Committee for USA Health Systems • Member of Joint Commission Compliance Committee Show less



Allied Health Group

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Locum Tenens Radiation Therapist

  • 2001 - 2003

  Served patients by providing competent radiation oncology services; Performed complex and basic simulations, including CT simulation; Served as a resource for staff therapists with simulation related questions; Interpreted dosimetric information from isodose plans and calculations; Coordinated patient scheduling with other departments; Maintained treatment schedule and prioritized when necessary; Participated in portal imaging and made decisions in “pre-treat” procedures without further approval; Performed and assisted in brachytherapy procedures, including HDRs; Served as a trainer for new staff therapists on brachytherapy policies, procedures and documentation; Assisted with Stereotactic Radiosurgery procedures. Position entailed extensive travel to cancer treatment centers nationwide on an as needed basis; Possessed abilities and skill set to adapt quickly and efficiently to the department's operations and protocols; Retained ability to rapidly and seamlessly become a fully functioning member of the staff, with minimal direction, to provide patient services. This environment afforded the opportunity to impart knowledge and experience to the staff as well as acquire new knowledge and experience which allowed professional growth. Major Accomplishment: • Identified and corrected miscommunications in patient treatment processes while on location as Locums consultant Show less



Regional Cancer Center at Singing River Hospital

• Pascagoula, MS

• Chief Radiation Therapist

  • 1996 - 2001

  Served patients by providing competent radiation oncology services; Performed complex and basic simulations, including CT simulation; Served as a resource for staff therapists with simulation related questions; Interpreted dosimetric information from isodose plans and calculations; Coordinated patient scheduling with other departments; Maintained treatment schedule and prioritized when necessary; Participated in portal imaging and made decisions in “pre-treat” procedures without further approval; Performed and assisted in brachytherapy procedures, including HDRs; Served as a trainer for new staff therapists on brachytherapy policies, procedures and documentation. Supervised radiation therapy staff; Coordinated staff schedules and performed hiring/termination duties; Assisted Manager in evaluation of competency and performance of technical staff; Liaison between staff, administration and physicians. Participated in accurate charge capturing/submission; Possessed Radiation Oncology charge/coding skills in order to recognize omitted charges and/or incorrect charges for proper billing/compliance. Major Accomplishments: • Identified and resolved deficiencies in compliance with JCAHO standards while participating on the Continuous Quality Improvement Committee • Elected Chairperson of Continuous Quality Improvement Committee • Identified and resolved potential radiation exposure hazard present in the department. Show less