Chief Physicist

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.

Requirements, Preferences and Experience

Education

Preferred : Masters Degree

Minimum : Masters Degree

Experience

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

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

Licensure, Registration, Certification

Preferred : ABR;BLS WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE;ACMP

Minimum : ABR;BLS WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE;ACMP

Special Skills

Preferred : Advanced computer skills; Leadership skills; excellent communicator; detail-oriented

Minimum : Advanced computer literacy skills. Leadership skills; excellent communicator; detail oriented

About Baptist Memorial Health Care

At Baptist, we owe our success to our colleagues, who have both technical expertise and a compassionate attitude. Every day they carry out Christ's three-fold ministry-healing, preaching and teaching. And, we reward their efforts with compensation and benefits packages that are highly competitive in the Mid-South health care community. For two consecutive years, Baptist has won a Best in Benefits award for offering the best benefit plans compared with their peer groups. Winners are chosen based on plan designs, premiums and the results of a Benefits Benchmarking Survey.

At Baptist, We Offer :

Job Summary :

Position : 11350 - Physicist-Chief

Facility : MBMC - Hospital

Department : JS Radiation Oncology MBMC

Category : Radiology & Imaging

Type : Clinical

Work Type : Full Time

Work Schedule : Days

Location : US : MS : Jackson

Located in the Jackson, MS metro area