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BackTable / VI / Podcast / Episode #398

Scheduling Strategies for Clinicians: Flexibility & Transparency

with Dr. Brandon St. Amant

In this episode of The Backtable Podcast, host Dr. Michael Barraza and guest Dr. Brandon St. Amant have an in-depth discussion about QGenda, an online scheduling solution. Both doctors practice interventional radiology at Radiology Associates in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

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Ep 398 Scheduling Strategies for Clinicians: Flexibility & Transparency with Dr. Brandon St. Amant
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BackTable, LLC (Producer). (2023, December 29). Ep. 398 – Scheduling Strategies for Clinicians: Flexibility & Transparency [Audio podcast]. Retrieved from https://www.backtable.com

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Dr. Brandon St. Amant discusses Scheduling Strategies for Clinicians: Flexibility & Transparency on the BackTable 398 Podcast

Dr. Brandon St. Amant

Dr. Brandon St. Amant is the chief of radiology at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Dr. Michael Barraza discusses Scheduling Strategies for Clinicians: Flexibility & Transparency on the BackTable 398 Podcast

Dr. Michael Barraza

Dr. Michael Barraza is a practicing interventional radiologist (and all around great guy) with Radiology Associates in Baton Rouge, LA.

Synopsis

They discuss the initial setup process, from rule setting to managing shift assignments and creating transparency among the team. The key points of the conversation include the concept of the ‘holiday schedule’, the ‘buy sell system’ for open shifts, and making ‘longer schedules’ for predictability. The episode emphasizes the ongoing role of the scheduler and the need to build trust when transitioning to an electronic system like QGenda.

Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction
03:08 - The Challenges of Manual Scheduling
05:00 - Transition to QGenda
09:34 - The Role of Excel in Scheduling
22:06 - Handling Holiday Schedules
26:50 - Buy-Sell System for Shifts
33:17 - Final Tips for Effective Scheduling

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