Ashley Ayume

Senior/Chief Radiation Therapist

Chief Radiation Therapist (Radiation Therapist III) | | March 2024 – Present

• Operational Management: Directed and monitored the day-to-day operations of the radiation therapy department, overseeing a team of over 140 staff.
• Staff Leadership & Development: Supervised a team of three and provided leadership for staff hiring, orientation, training, and performance evaluations.
• Process & Quality Improvement: Spearheaded the development and revision of departmental procedures to enhance efficiency and ensure regulatory compliance. Assisted in determining departmental goals and objectives.
• Budget & Supply Management: Provided input on departmental needs related to budgets and actively managed supply utilization and inventory.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Coordinated all bookings and processes, ensuring continuity of services with other hospital departments.

• Supervision: Directly supervised 4-5 therapists daily, providing guidance and troubleshooting technical and patient-related issues.
• Clinical Expertise: Applied ionizing radiation to patients in accordance with prescriptions, providing daily treatment and managing schedules.
• Research & Clinical Trials: Participated in the implementation and data collection for clinical trials, and trained staff in new procedures.
• Mentorship: Actively mentored and precepted students, contributing to their professional development.

• Provided direct, evidence-based clinical care and compassionate treatment for patients receiving radiation therapy.

Master of Health Sciences, Leadership Specialization (In progress) | Athabasca University | Expected 2027

Radiation Therapy Diploma | Alberta School of Radiation Therapy | 2010

Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences | University of Alberta | 2007

Leadership & Management Training:

• CAMRT Leadership Development Institute (2014)
• A Managers Guide to Becoming a Great Change Leader (2020)
• The Leaders Guide to Emotional Intelligence (2020)
• Introduction to LEADS in a Caring Environment (2020)