Chief Physicist

Baptist Memorial Health Care

Jackson, MS

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Acceptance Testing, Commissioning, Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, Develop Methodologies, Dosimetry, File Maintenance, Hospital, Medical Physics, Performance Management, Physics, Process Management, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Radiation Safety, Radiation Therapy, Testing
LOCATION
Jackson, MS
POSTED
2 days ago

Overview

Job Summary

Performs a variety of medical physics responsibiities 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 fo 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

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Minimum Required

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

Preferred/Desired

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

Education

Minimum Required

  • Masters Degree

Preferred/Desired

  • Masters Degree

Training

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

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

About the Company

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Baptist Memorial Health Care