Physicist-Medical Junior

Baptist; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Memphis, Tennessee is seeking a Medical Physicist to perform diverse medical physics services, including calibrating treatment equipment and ensuring quality assurance. The role involves treatment planning, resource support, and adherence to safety regulations.

The ideal candidate should have a Master's degree from a CAMPEP accredited program and have completed a CAMPEP accredited residency. Candidates should also have advanced computer skills and be eligible for ABR board examinations.

Qualifications

• Eligible to sit for ABR board examinations.

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.

Skills

Advanced computer skills

Education

Masters, CAMPEP accredited program

Completed CAMPEP Accredited Therapeutic Medical Physics Residency

Job description

Overview

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

Special Skills

Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired

Advanced computer skills.

Licensure

none