Stephanie Polski
Rochester,MN
Summary
Empowering excellence in healthcare, proven leadership, patient-centric innovation, and strategic efficiency. Driven leader with over eight years of experience as a leader and 12 years’ experience as a Radiation therapist. Skilled in leading teams to deliver patient-centric care, optimize staff work/life balance, and improve operational efficiency. Deep commitment to professional growth, patient satisfaction, and collaboration.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MRI Supervisor
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN
06.2022 - Current
- Supervised MRI operations team of 100 technologists to ensure compliance with safety protocols and standards.
- Coordinated staff schedules to optimize workflow and enhance patient care efficiency.
- Boosted staff retention by 30% in a year via shift flexibility and enhanced PTO policies, improving team morale and stability.
- Enhanced patient access by 25% over 6 months, streamlining MRI operations and scheduling leadership team, leading to better service availability.
- Successfully deployed 3 new scanners in 18 months, driving advances in efficiency and patient safety through strategic project leadership.
- Achieved a 6% increase in team size within 9 months through targeted recruitment and effective training programs, bolstering department capabilities.
- Led quality assurance initiatives, resulting in improved diagnostic imaging reliability and patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient scheduling processes and reduce wait times by 15%.
- Maintained compliance with Joint Commission and ACR standards by regularly updating knowledge of best practices in MRI technology and applications with resulted in 100% compliance within the last three years.
Radiation Therapist
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Administered radiation therapy treatments according to prescribed protocols.
- Operated Varian linear accelerators for individualized patient treatments, ensuring precise adherence to radiation oncologist prescriptions and optimizing patient outcomes.
- Maintained accurate records of patient treatments and progress in electronic system of ARIA.
- Mentored junior staff (10% of entire staff) on best practices in radiation therapy techniques.
- Trained in treatment efficiency using ARIA, HITACHI, and EPIC in proton therapy, to enhance my well-rounded radiation therapy knowledge and skill set.
- Contributed to a supportive work environment by fostering open communication among colleagues, sharing knowledge, and providing guidance when needed.
Lead Radiation Therapist
Rose Medical Center
Denver, CO
01.2017 - 06.2021
- Supervised radiation therapy team of five therapists to ensure radiation safety and efficient treatment workflows.
- Actively pursued leadership development, mastering skills in coaching, mentoring, and conflict management, which positioned me for selection into an elite leadership program.
- Reduced charging errors by 5% and cut unnecessary overtime costs by $12k monthly through meticulous daily charge reconciliations.
- Increased clinic productivity, allowing for 5 additional patients per day, generating an extra $15k in daily revenue.
- Enhanced patient experience and clinic workflow, reducing patient table time by 25% and improving productivity by 50%.
- Achieved a 90% error-free rate in chart audits for ACR reviews and Joint Commission surveys, ensuring compliance and high standards.
Lead Radiation Therapist/Director
USMD
Arlington, TX
05.2015 - 06.2016
- Supervised daily operations of radiation therapy department of 14 individuals, to optimize patient experience from arriving to leaving clinic.
- Implemented new linear accelerator within 6 months to increase patient volumes by 50% and double daily revenue.
- Trained and mentored junior therapists in advanced radiation techniques and patient care practices by attending conferences quarterly to remain updated with new technologies.
- Implemented quality assurance programs to enhance treatment accuracy and improve patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with oncologist to develop personalized treatment plans based on patient needs and clinical data.
Radiation Service Director
USMD Cancer Center
Arlington, TX
09.2013 - 05.2015
- Led operational strategies to a team of seven individuals from front office, financial counselor, CT technologist, radiation therapists, physicist, and radiation oncology to enhance patient care delivery and satisfaction.
- Created standard operation policies to streamline practice workflows, which resulted in 93% of improved efficiencies across the entire department.
- Ensured 100% compliance with ACR audits and JACHO surveys, maintaining all licensure and credentialing standards.
- Achieved 100% patient safety through rigorous quality and safety measures, including annual radiation safety meetings.
- Trained therapists to reduce charge errors to less than 5% and enhance patient documentation accuracy to 95%.
Lead Radiation Therapist
USMD Cancer Center
Arlington, TX
01.2011 - 09.2013
- Led a team of six radiation therapists to provide superlative patient customer service.
- Ensured 100% compliance with ACR audits and JACHO surveys, maintaining all licensure and credentialing standards.
- Achieved 100% patient safety through rigorous quality and safety measures, including annual radiation safety meetings.
- Trained therapists to reduce charge errors to less than 5% and enhance patient documentation accuracy to 95%.
- Led operational enhancements, resulting in 97% patient satisfaction and minimal workflow errors, through effective policy restructuring.
Radiation Therapist
USMD
Arlington, TX
01.2010 - 12.2011
- Administer radiation therapy treatments according to radiation oncologist prescription utilizing Varian linear accelerator.
- Collaborate with oncology team to develop patient-specific treatment plans, including nursing, dosimetrist, radiation oncologist, financial counselor and physicist by operating GE CT simulator and producing electron blocks.
- Enhanced patient comfort and safety during treatment sessions by properly positioning them and ensuring immobilization devices were in place.
- Monitor patient reactions and adjust treatment as necessary for safety and comfort.
- Educate patients and families on treatment procedures and expected outcomes.
- Maintain accurate electronic records of patients treatment and progress in ARIA.
Education
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Health Systems Management
University of Arkansas Grantham
Associates of Science (AS) - Radiation Therapy
Argosy University
Skills
- Team Leadership
- EPIC
- Microsoft Office
- Visage/PACS
- Varian Medical System products
- Tableau & Slicer Dicer
- ACR & JACHO Regulations
- ARIA/Mosaic/Meditech/Cerner
- Conflict Resolution
- Healthcare Innovation (5S, A3, PDSA, Kaizen)
Certification
- ARRT Certified – Member # 466486, renewal due November 2026
- CPR/BLS Certified – Renewal due June 2026
Timeline
MRI Supervisor
Mayo Clinic
06.2022 - Current
Radiation Therapist
Mayo Clinic
10.2021 - 06.2022
Lead Radiation Therapist
Rose Medical Center
01.2017 - 06.2021
Lead Radiation Therapist/Director
USMD
05.2015 - 06.2016
Radiation Service Director
USMD Cancer Center
09.2013 - 05.2015
Lead Radiation Therapist
USMD Cancer Center
01.2011 - 09.2013
Radiation Therapist
USMD
01.2010 - 12.2011
Associates of Science (AS) - Radiation Therapy
Argosy University
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Health Systems Management
University of Arkansas Grantham