Radiation Oncology Medical Physicist - Senior Job at Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation, Southaven, MS

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  • Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation
  • Southaven, MS

Job Description

Overview

Radiation Oncology Medical Physicist - Senior

Job Code: 21821

FLSA Status

Job Family: Radiation Oncology

Job Summary

In addition to core the clinical responsibilities of a staff medical physicist listed below, the Senior Physicist works with the Metro Chief Physicist in support of Physics initiatives extending across the metro area. Performs a variety of medical physics services to include developing techniques used to standardize and calibrate imaging and therapy equipment; performs treatment planning for special cases and acts as a resource to other staff regarding treatment plans, simulations, and special device fabrication; validates the accuracy of the treatment plan and provide consultation to physicians per orders; performs acceptance testing, measurements, commissioning and ongoing quality assurance testing of linear accelerators, treatment planning systems, and physics equipment to establish accuracy and safety in accordance with hospital, state, federal, and accrediting body requirements.

Job Responsibilities
• Assists with the coordination of Physics and Dosimetry staffing for the Baptist Cancer Centers across the Metro market, taking into consideration the disease specific patient needs to ensure all patients receive appropriate and timely care.
• Assists to assure cross training of all physics/dosimetry staff to build depth and redundancy within the staffing structure for complex services, i.e. IORT, TBI, CyberKnife®, etc. across the metro market.
• Assists in the development of protocols for patient care to ensure that planning is evidence based care and optimizes patient outcomes.
• Assists in any research needs in support of the BCC Clinical Trials Committee.
• Assists with the Baptist GME program regarding the clinical education of Radiology residents as it relates to Radiation Oncology.
• Coordinates treatment planning processes and other procedures as indicated.
• Oversees quality controls measures.
• Collates and documents all aspects of physics services.
• Participates in performance improvement and radiation safety activities.
• Contributes to a positive work environment and the overall team effort of the department.
• Completes assigned goals.
• Performs other accountabilities as assigned or directed.

Specifications

Experience

Description

Minimum Required: 10 years of experience in a progressive radiation oncology department, academic experience and or a CAMPEP-accredited residency is a plus.

Preferred/Desired: experience with HDR, advanced IMRT applications for treatment as well as stereotactic treatment delivery.

Education

Description

Minimum Required: Masters Level - Board Certified in therapeutic medical physics by the American Board of Radiology (ABR).

Preferred/Desired

Training

Description

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Description

Minimum Required: Advanced computer skills.

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Description

Minimum Required: BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE; Board Certified in therapeutic medical physics by the American Board of Radiology (ABR).

Job Tags

Full time

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