Chief Physicist - Baptist Memorial Health Care : Job Details

Overview

Job Summary

Performs a variety of medical physics responsibilities including oversight for the physics/dosimetry area of the department; development of techniques used to standardize and calibrate imaging and therapy equipment; performs treatment planning for special cases; assists staff with simulations, treatments, and special device fabrication upon request; performs acceptance testing, measurements, commissioning and ongoing quality assurance testing for linear accelerators, treatment planning systems, and other equipment; maintains quality assurance files for state inspections.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for general oversight of physics/dosimetry.
• Coordinates treatment planning processes and other procedures as indicated.
• Oversees quality control measures.
• 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.

Specifications

Experience

• N/A

Minimum Required

• ABR certified; 5 years experience; previous Chief Physicist experience in a hospital-based Radiation Oncology program.

Preferred/Desired

• ABR certified; 5 years experience; previous Chief Physicist experience in a hospital-based Radiation Oncology program.

Education

Minimum Required

• Masters Degree.

Preferred/Desired

• Masters Degree.

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Advanced computer literacy skills; leadership skills; excellent communicator; detail-oriented.

Preferred/Desired

• Advanced computer skills; leadership skills; excellent communicator; detail-oriented.

Licensure

Minimum Required

• ABR; BLS within 30 days of hire; ACMP.

Preferred/Desired

• ABR; BLS within 30 days of hire; ACMP.