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Overview
Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
Certification
Collaborative Research Publications
Professional Speaking
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Lexie Smith-Raymond

Oro Valley,USA

Summary

Professional with robust background in directing and managing large-scale operations, consistently driving success through strategic planning and execution. Adept at implementing innovative solutions that enhance productivity and operational effectiveness. Known for fostering teamwork and adapting to evolving business needs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals with a passion for patient experience initiatives.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director, Regional Radiation Oncology

BANNER- UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER TUCSON
10.2019 - Current
  • Oversight of Radiation Oncology Department, UACC Orange Grove Medical Oncology Clinic and Non Oncology Infusion program with 120+ employees
  • Radiation Oncology oversite encompasses 1,500 new patient visits, 32,000 total visits and $8.9M in professional/$88M in technical charges per year as part of a productive Oncology Service Line with CM of +23%
  • Direct oversight of 7 faculty physicians, 6 resident physicians, 1 APP, and nursing staff as well as 5 section leaders
  • Indirect oversight of radiation therapy, dosimetry, front desk, university administration and fiance staff
  • Responsible for all physician recruitment employment contracting, hiring activities, credentialing and special provisioning contracting and management
  • Ensures that development of clinical care services leads to outcomes supportive of the facility and organization’s strategic plan through the Radiation Oncology program
  • Directs personnel actions including recruiting, new hire actions, interviewing and selection of new staff, salary determinations, training, goal setting and personnel evaluations
  • Manages the financial and capital resources for both Banner and University of Arizona for the department by monitoring operating revenue and expenses, develops, oversees and accountable for the three department budgets (University, Radiation Oncology & Medical Oncology) in conjunction with corporate/university goals and objectives



Radiation Therapy Program Manager

BANNER- UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER TUCSON
09.2010 - 10.2019

Lead Dosimetrist

UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
04.2008 - 09.2010

Medical Dosimetrist

UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
11.1999 - 04.2008

Radiation Therapist

UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
10.1997 - 11.1999

Education

Masters of Administration - Health Sciences Emphasis

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ
08.2013

Bachelor of Science - Diagnostic Medical Imaging and Therapy

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ
10.2010

Radiation Therapy Program -

University of Wisconsin School of Radiation Therapy Technology
Madison, WI
08.1997

Associate of Applied Science - undefined

Iowa Central Community College
Fort Dodge, IA
07.1996

Skills

  • Relationship building
  • Strategic planning
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Decision-making

Accomplishments

  • Patient Experience Initiative Leader for Ambulatory Services
  • Leader of department recognized for two consecutive years in the areas of Patient Experience, Access to Care, and Best of the Best in Ambulatory Service Line
  • Nominated to and completed Banner Rising Leadership Training program
  • JRCERT Certified Dosimetry and Radiation Therapy Preceptor
  • Adjunct Professor, Grand Valley State University

Certification

  • Medical Dosimetry Certification Board; License # 26127
  • Medical Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners; License # CTT-0766
  • American Registry of Radiologic Technologists; License # 305874

Collaborative Research Publications

  • Dosimetric comparison of palliative radiation plans generated from available diagnostic CT images versus dedicated CT simulation for inpatients. Ho QA, Smith-Raymond L, Locke A, Robbins L. Cureus. 2021 Sep 7; 13(9).
  • Simple shielding reduces dose to the contralateral breast during prone breast cancer radiotherapy. Goyal U, Locke A, Smith-Raymond L, Georgeiv GN. Medical Dosimetry. 2016 Summer; 41(2): 159-65.
  • Feasibility of intensity-modulated and image-guided radiotherapy for locally advanced esophageal cancer. Nguyen NP, Jang S, Vock J, Vinh-Hung V, Chi A, Vos P, Pugh J, Vo RA, Ciezky M, Desai A, Smith-Raymond L; International Geriatric Radiotherapy Group. BMC Cancer. 2014 Apr 17; 14:265.
  • Feasibility of image-guided radiotherapy for elderly patients with locally advanced rectal cancer. Nguyen NP, Ciezky M, Vock J, Vos P, Chi A, Vinh-Hung V, Pugh J, Khan R, Truong C, Albala G, Locke A, Karlsson U, Gelumbauskas S, Smith-Raymond L. PLoS One. 2013 Aug 13; 8(8). eCollection 2013.
  • Feasibility of tomotherapy-based image-guided radiotherapy for locally advanced oropharyngeal cancer. Nguyen NP, Ciezky M, Vos P, Betz M, Chi A, Almeida F, Davis R, Slane B, Gelumbauskas S, Smith-Raymond L, Abraham D, Stevie M, Jang S, Vinh-Hung V. PLoS One. 2013; 8(3). Epub 2013 Mar 28.
  • Feasibility of Tomotherapy-based image-guided radiotherapy to reduce aspiration risk in patients with non-laryngeal and non-pharyngeal head and neck cancer. Nguyen NP, Smith-Raymond L, Vinh-Hung V, Vos P, Davis R, Desai A, Sroka T, Abraham D, Krafft SP, Stevie M, Modarresifar H, Jo BH, Ciezky M. PLoS One. 2013; 8(3). Epub 2013 Mar 7.
  • Feasibility of tomotherapy to reduce cochlea radiation dose in patients with locally advanced nasopharyngeal cancer. Nguyen NP, Ciezky M, Vinh-Hung V, Sroka T, Jang S, Khan R, Locke A, Albala G, Truong C, Gelumbauskas S, Vo R, Smith-Raymond L. Tumori. 2012 Nov; 98(6):709-14.
  • Feasibility of image-guided radiotherapy based on helical tomotherapy to reduce contralateral parotid dose in head and neck cancer. Nguyen NP, Vos P, Vinh-Hung V, Ciezky M, Smith-Raymond L, Stevie M, Slane B, Chi A, Desai A, Krafft SP, Jang S, Hamilton R, Karlsson U, Abraham D. BMC Cancer. 2012 May 11; 12:175.
  • Feasibility of TomoTherapy for Graves' ophthalmopathy: Dosimetry comparison with conventional radiotherapy. Nguyen NP, Krafft SP, Vos P, Vinh-Hung V, Ciezky M, Jang S, Desai A, Abraham D, Ewell L, Watchman C, Hamilton R, Jo BH, Karlsson U, Smith-Raymond L. Strahlentherapie Onkologie. 2011 Sep; 187(9):568-74. Epub 2011 Jun 28.
  • Confidence limit variation for a single IMRT system following the TG119 protocol. Gordon JD, Krafft SP, Jang S, Smith-Raymond L, Stevie MY, Hamilton RJ. Medical Physics. 2011 Mar; 38(3):1641-8.
  • Feasibility of Tomotherapy to spare the cochlea from excessive radiation in head and neck cancer. Nguyen NP, Smith-Raymond L, Vinh-Hung V, Sloan D, Davis R, Vos P, Abraham D, Stevie M, Krafft SP, Ly BH, Ries T, Karlsson U, Ciezky M. Oral Oncology. 2011 May; 47(5):414-9. Epub 2011 Apr 7. Review.

Professional Speaking

  • June 2021- AAMD Annual Meeting; Multi-Met SRS: The Love Child of Whole Brain and SRS
  • November 2020- Raystation Annual Users Meeting; Multi-Met SRS: The Love Child of Whole Brain and SRS
  • September 2017- Annual Radiation Oncology Conference in Niagara Falls, NY; When Cancer Attacked Me: A Personal Look at Role Reversal
  • October 2016- AAMD Region 1 Meeting in Las Vegas, NV; The Contour Conundrum: When Circle Cords Go Square
  • September 2016- Annual Radiation Oncology Conference in Niagara Falls, NY; The Contour Conundrum: When Circle Cords Go Square
  • June 2016- AAMD Annual Meeting in Atlanta, GA; The Contour Conundrum: When Circle Cords Go Square
  • April 2015- Regional AAMD Meeting in Kansas City, MO; When Cancer Attacks the Dosimetrist: A Look at Role Reversal
  • June 2012- AAMD Annual Meeting in Atlanta, GA; When Cancer Attacks the Dosimetrist: A Look at Role Reversal
  • October 2008- ASRT Radiation Therapy Conference in Boston, MA; Live Long and Prosper with V5
  • September 2008- Annual Radiation Oncology Conference in Niagara Falls, NY; What Do I Do With All These Pencils?- One Departments Journey to Become Paperless and Filmless
  • June 2008- Member of Panel Discussions on Breast Cancer and Lung Cancer Treatment techniques
  • June 2008- AAMD Annual Meeting in Cleveland, OH; Live Long and Prosper with V5
  • November 2005- ASRT Radiation Therapy Conference in Denver, CO; What Do I Do With All These Pencils?- One Departments Journey To Become Paperless and Filmless, and From Hot Spots to Hot Shots- A Comprehensive Look at Breast Treatment Planning Changes with a 3D Planning System.
  • May 2004- Arizona State Society of Radiologic Technologists in Tucson, AZ; Lost in Transition- The Change to a Filmless and Paperless Department
  • May 2004- Arizona State Society of Radiologic Technologists in Tucson, AZ; Member of Panel Discussion- Changes in Healthcare, How it Affects Us

Timeline

Director, Regional Radiation Oncology

BANNER- UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER TUCSON
10.2019 - Current

Radiation Therapy Program Manager

BANNER- UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER TUCSON
09.2010 - 10.2019

Lead Dosimetrist

UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
04.2008 - 09.2010

Medical Dosimetrist

UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
11.1999 - 04.2008

Radiation Therapist

UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
10.1997 - 11.1999

Associate of Applied Science - undefined

Iowa Central Community College

Masters of Administration - Health Sciences Emphasis

Northern Arizona University

Bachelor of Science - Diagnostic Medical Imaging and Therapy

Northern Arizona University

Radiation Therapy Program -

University of Wisconsin School of Radiation Therapy Technology