Overview
JOB DETAILS:
Work Place: Cancer Center
On-Call Schedule: No on-call duty during temporary position; call duty expected for permanent placement. On-call schedule will be one week every 6 to 8 weeks.
Patient Types for Coverage
Adults and Elderly.
Work Focus Breakdown
- 65% work in benign hematology (non-cancer blood issues)
- 35% work in malignant oncology (cancer treatment)
- 0% internal medicine (general health)
Average Patients Seen Each Day
- Outpatient: 25 patients
- Hospital (on-call/rounding): 20 patients
Clinical Area
- Outpatient Cancer Care
- Inpatient Cancer Care
Hospital Level
Not applicable
Documentation System/EMR
EPIC
Main Responsibilities
- Be part of a Tumor Board (a team that discusses cancer cases)
- Manage Bone Marrow Transplants
- Work with Blood Bank
- Order Tests and Images
- Write Prescriptions
Chemotherapy Administration
- Nurse Oncologist gives chemotherapy.
Qualifications Needed
- Must be Board Certified in Hematology & Oncology
- Must have an active South Carolina medical license (can accept those who need to get a license)
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
- DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) registration
Certification Needed
- BLS
- Board Certified
- DEA registration
State License Needed
South Carolina