Medical Physicist

Baptist; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Jackson, Mississippi, is seeking a Medical Physicist to perform a variety of medical physics services, including treatment planning and quality assurance. Candidates must be ABR Certified in Radiation Oncology with a minimum of 2 years experience in a cancer center. Advanced computer skills are also necessary. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to patient safety and quality improvement in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• ABR Certified in Radiation Oncology with a minimum 2 years experience in a progressive cancer center/facility.
• BLS required within 30 days of hire.

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 overall team effort.

Skills

Advanced computer skills

Education

Masters Level Board Eligible in medical physics

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

• #N/A

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