Physicist-Medical Junior

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Memphis, TN is seeking a skilled medical physicist to perform a variety of physics services including the calibration of imaging and therapy equipment, treatment planning for special cases, and quality assurance of equipment.

The ideal candidate will have completed a CAMPEP accredited residency and possess advanced computer skills. This role supports the overall team effort in radiation safety and treatment planning processes.

Qualifications

• Completed CAMPEP Accredited Therapeutic Medical Physics Residency.
• 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

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.

Experience

Completed CAMPEP Accredited Therapeutic Medical Physics Residency.

Eligible to sit for ABR board examinations.

Education

Masters, CAMPEP accredited program.

Special Skills

Advanced computer skills.

Licensure

None.