Chief Physicist

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation

$120K — $150K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • ABR certified with 5+ years of experience in a hospital-based Radiation Oncology program
  • Previous Chief Physicist experience preferred
  • Master's Degree in relevant field required
  • Advanced computer literacy and leadership skills required
  • Excellent communication skills and a detail-oriented approach necessary

Responsibilities

  • Assume oversight of physics/dosimetry operations
  • Coordinate treatment planning processes
  • Oversee quality control measures for procedures and equipment
  • Participate in performance improvement and radiation safety activities
  • Foster a positive work environment and contribute to team efforts
  • Complete assigned departmental goals

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead in a vital clinical area
  • Engagement in a collaborative team environment
  • Professional development through quality assurance testing and performance improvement initiatives
  • Access to advanced imaging and therapy equipment
  • Commitment to maintaining high standards in patient care
Full Job Description
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

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

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