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Chief Physicist

Baptist
Posted 4 months ago, valid for 13 days
Location

Jackson, MS 39215, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The job involves overseeing the physics and dosimetry area of a medical department, including treatment planning and quality assurance testing.
  • Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of experience and be ABR certified, with previous Chief Physicist experience preferred.
  • A Master's Degree is required for this position, along with advanced computer literacy skills and excellent communication abilities.
  • The role also includes responsibilities for quality control measures and participation in performance improvement activities.
  • Salary details are not provided in the summary, but candidates must complete BLS certification within 30 days of hire.

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



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