Physicist-Medical Junior

Baptist Memorial Health; Cloverdale (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

First Roles is seeking a Medical Physicist for a CAMPEP-accredited Therapeutic Medical Physics Residency. The role supports imaging and therapy equipment calibration, treatment planning for select cases, and QA of linear accelerators and planning systems under the Chief Physicist’s guidance.

You will collaborate with physicians and staff to verify treatment plans align with orders, participate in safety and quality improvement activities, and contribute to a collaborative department environment.

Qualifications

• Completed CAMPEP Accredited Therapeutic Medical Physics Residency.
• Eligible to sit for ABR board examinations.
• Masters, CAMPEP accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates treatment planning processes and other procedures as indicated.
• Participates in quality assurance measures for radiotherapy equipment.
• 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.

Job description

Job Summary

Under the guidance of the Chief Physicist, performs a variety of medical physics services including calibrating and ensuring proper operation of 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; verifies radiotherapy treatment plans are designed and delivered consistent with physicians orders; performs measurements and ongoing quality assurance of linear accelerators, treatment planning systems, and physics equipment to establish accuracy and safety in accordance with hospital, state, federal, and accrediting body requirements.

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinates treatment planning processes and other procedures as indicated.
• Participates in quality assurance measures for radiotherapy equipment.
• 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

Description Minimum Required

Completed CAMPEP Accredited Therapeutic Medical Physics Residency

Preferred/Desired

Eligible to sit for ABR board examinations.

Education Description

Minimum Required Preferred/Desired

Masters, CAMPEP accredited program

Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired

Advanced computer skills.

Licensure

none