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AMANDA ZAJICEK

Hugo,MN

Summary

Experienced clinician with a strong foundation in patient care, now transitioning to healthcare management to drive operational excellence and improve patient outcomes. Skilled at connecting clinical expertise with strategic oversight, optimizing workflows, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. Demonstrated ability to lead teams, implement process improvements, and enhance efficiency while maintaining a patient-centered approach. Passionate about leveraging clinical insights to shape organizational policies, streamline operations, and contribute to a culture of excellence in healthcare leadership.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Education Specialist

SKINCURE ONCOLOGY
09.2022 - Current
  • Lead the development and revitalization of oncology-focused educational materials, including cutting-edge lectures, interactive workshops, and comprehensive training modules for healthcare professionals.
  • Delivered engaging presentations at conferences and workshops, promoting best practices in clinical education.
  • Vigorously maintain educational programs and clinical practices in strict compliance with regulatory standards, reinforcing a culture of excellence and safety.
  • Evaluated program effectiveness through participant feedback and performance metrics, implementing improvements as needed.
  • Successfully designed, developed, and executed a comprehensive nationwide training program for therapists, significantly reducing employee turnover from 40% to 32% within 4 months by addressing insufficient staff training through implementing a robust new hire and ongoing training regimen in September 2023.
  • Built and implemented a company-wide help desk solution for troubleshooting machine issues, enhancing response time, and improving patient care.

Lead Radiation Therapist

M HEALTH FAIRVIEW
01.2022 - 09.2022
  • Led multi-site clinics, trained and educated a team of 10 staff therapists, and managed scheduling and clinic billing for the Radiation Oncology departments.
  • Engaged proactively in departmental performance enhancement projects, leading them from inception to completion and contributing significantly to tangible improvements in the quality of patient care.
  • Championed quality assurance efforts within the department, identifying opportunities for improvement and driving corrective actions.
  • Revamped billing processes through strategic planning and policy development, recouping over $500,000 in missed medical billing.

Lead Radiation Therapist

MINNESOTA ONCOLOGY
01.2019 - 01.2022
  • Led and trained a team of 11 therapists, simultaneously supporting staff physicians and radiation oncology management, demonstrating effective leadership and collaboration skills.
  • Led process improvements that increased overall department efficiency while maintaining exceptional patient care standards.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive cancer treatment strategies tailored to individual patient needs.
  • Served as an expert resource for colleagues seeking guidance on complex cases or technical questions related to radiation therapy delivery methods.
  • Mentored two staff therapists, guiding their career development and leading them to earn promotions to Lead Radiation Therapists positions.

Radiation Therapist

MINNEAPOLIS RADIATION ONCOLOGY
05.2016 - 01.2019
  • Served as Float Therapist across multiple clinics, providing exceptional patient care and administering radiation treatments.
  • Operated advanced radiation therapy equipment, including Varian Clinac iX, TrueBeam, and Elekta Synergy series, proficiently delivering Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT), Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT), Image Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT), and 3D Conformal XRT.

Environmental Services Manager

SODEXO
01.2012 - 09.2015
  • Executed detailed environmental compliance strategies for projects, guaranteeing on-time and within-budget completion.
  • Boosted employee productivity by introducing innovative training programs focused on environmental regulations and best practices, enhancing workplace competence and awareness.
  • Effectively reorganized a 60-member department, optimizing bed turnover efficiency in the hospital, significantly reducing bedturn times by 30 minutes within the first 2 months, thereby improving patient care and expediting room availability in the emergency department.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration

St. Catherine University
Saint Paul, MN
12.2025

Lean Six Sigma - Black Belt

Six Sigma Global Institute
Boston, MA
06.2025

Associate of Science - Radiation Therapy

Argosy University
Eagan, MN
05.2016

Skills

  • Lean Six Sigma - Black Belt
  • MS Office Suite
  • Operational excellence
  • Workflow optimization
  • Business process reengineering
  • CRM Programs
  • EMR Platforms
  • Continuous improvement methods
  • ATS Software
  • Quality improvement
  • Operational objectives
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Certification

  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Six Sigma Global Institute, 2025
  • Certified Radiation Therapist (RT(T)), The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, 2016
  • BLS & AED Certified, American Heart Association, 2015
  • OSHA Certification, 2012

Timeline

Clinical Education Specialist

SKINCURE ONCOLOGY
09.2022 - Current

Lead Radiation Therapist

M HEALTH FAIRVIEW
01.2022 - 09.2022

Lead Radiation Therapist

MINNESOTA ONCOLOGY
01.2019 - 01.2022

Radiation Therapist

MINNEAPOLIS RADIATION ONCOLOGY
05.2016 - 01.2019

Environmental Services Manager

SODEXO
01.2012 - 09.2015

Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration

St. Catherine University

Lean Six Sigma - Black Belt

Six Sigma Global Institute

Associate of Science - Radiation Therapy

Argosy University

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