Radiation Oncology Department Manager

Medical University of South Carolina; Lancaster (SC); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The Radiation Oncology Department Manager at MUSC Indian Land will provide strategic, operational, and clinical leadership, partnering with physicians, physics, dosimetry, nursing, and administrative leaders to implement and standardize care models.

You will build a new program, shape operations, develop a high-performing team, and establish a culture centered on clinical excellence, patient safety, and exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy program.
• ARRT Certification.
• SCRQSA License.
• BLS Certification.
• 5+ years of leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily clinical, operational, and administrative activities.
• Lead staffing, onboarding, development, and performance evaluations.
• Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, teamwork, and safety.
• Collaborate with physicians, physics, dosimetry, nursing, and administrative leaders.
• Drive quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical leadership

Operational management

Staff recruitment

Quality improvement

Patient safety

Education

ARRT Certification

SCRQSA License

BLS Certification

Graduate of accredited Radiation Therapy program

Job description

Job Description Summary

Build the Program. Lead the Team. Shape the Future of Cancer Care. Are you an experienced radiation oncology professional ready to take the next step in leadership? Join MUSC Health Catawba and play a pivotal role in the early development and growth of radiation oncology services at our Indian Land location.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC005845 LAN - Indian Land Radiation Oncology

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-33

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Job Description

This is more than a department management position—it’s an opportunity to help build a new program, shape operations, develop a high-performing team, and establish a culture centered on clinical excellence, patient safety, and exceptional patient care.

As the Radiation Oncology Department Manager, you’ll provide strategic, operational, and clinical leadership while partnering with physicians, physics, dosimetry, nursing, and administrative leaders. You’ll also work closely with the Executive Director of Oncology and the radiation oncology team at Hollings Cancer Center, an NCI-designated cancer center, supporting the implementation and standardization of established care models, protocols, and quality standards.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Help build something new: Play a key leadership role in the early development of radiation oncology services at the Indian Land site.
• Lead with purpose: Guide multidisciplinary teams while fostering accountability, engagement, collaboration, and a strong safety culture.
• Drive clinical excellence: Champion quality, patient safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Shape the future: Support service-line growth, strategic initiatives, technology planning, and operational expansion.
• Collaborate with oncology leaders: Partner with the Executive Director of Oncology and Hollings Cancer Center to support consistent, high-quality care.

What You’ll Lead

Operational Leadership

• Direct daily clinical, operational, and administrative activities.
• Plan, organize, and evaluate departmental operations in alignment with organizational goals.
• Optimize workflows, staffing models, scheduling, and patient care delivery.
• Serve as the primary operational leader for coordination and issue resolution.
• Lead strategic initiatives and performance improvement efforts.
• Support the implementation, early development, growth, and expansion of radiation oncology services.

Team & Human Resources Leadership

• Lead recruitment, onboarding, development, and retention of radiation oncology staff.
• Oversee staffing coverage, payroll, credentialing, performance evaluations, and corrective actions.
• Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, teamwork, and safety.
• Provide leadership and direction to departmental staff while supporting professional growth.

Clinical Quality & Patient Safety

• Ensure adherence to clinical standards, protocols, regulatory requirements, and organizational expectations.
• Oversee workflows across simulation and treatment.
• Partner with physics and dosimetry to support quality and safe patient care.
• Collaborate with Hollings Cancer Center to promote consistency with established care models, protocols, and quality standards.
• Lead quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

  Financial & Resource Management

  • Manage the departmental budget and support capital planning.
  • Forecast future growth, staffing, technology, and resource needs.
  • Monitor supply utilization and promote responsible resource stewardship.
  • Collaborate on capital equipment planning to support current and future service needs.

  Additional Job Description

  Minimum Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy program
  • ARRT Certification
  • SCRQSA License
  • BLS Certification
  • 5+ years of experience with leadership preferred

  The Impact You Can Make

  This is an opportunity for a radiation oncology leader who wants to do more than manage day-to-day operations. You’ll help establish a growing service line, develop a strong team, implement best practices, and contribute to the future of cancer care in the community.

  If you’re ready to bring your radiation oncology expertise, leadership experience, and passion for exceptional patient care to a growing program, we invite you to lead the way.

  If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

  The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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