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Medical Physicist

Baptist Memorial Health Care
Posted 2 months ago, valid for 11 days
Location

Jackson, MS 39202, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The job involves performing various medical physics services, including developing techniques for standardizing and calibrating imaging and therapy equipment.
  • Candidates must be ABR Certified in Radiation Oncology with a minimum of 2 years of experience in a progressive cancer center or facility.
  • The role includes responsibilities such as coordinating treatment planning processes, overseeing quality control measures, and participating in performance improvement activities.
  • A Master's level degree in medical physics is required, along with advanced computer skills and BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
  • The salary for this position is not specified in the job description.

Overview

Job Summary

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 provides 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.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinates treatment planning processes and other procedures as indicated.
  • Oversees quality control 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.

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required

  • ABR Certified in Radiation Oncology with a minimum 2 years experience in a progressive cancer center/facility.

Preferred/Desired

  • ABR Certified in Radiation Oncology with a minimum 2 years experience in a progressive cancer center/facility.

Education

Minimum Required

  • Masters Level Board Eligible in medical physics by the American Board of Radiology (ABR).

Special Skills

Minimum Required

  • Advanced computer skills.

Licensure

Minimum Required

  • BLS WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE;ABR ELIGIBLE

Preferred/Desired

  • ABR;BLS

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