Physicist-Medical Senior

Baptist Memorial Health; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health seeks a Senior Physicist to support Physics initiatives across the metro area. Responsibilities include calibrating imaging and therapy equipment, planning for complex cases, validating treatment plans, and leading QA for accelerators and planning systems in compliance with hospital and regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in radiation oncology, ABR board eligibility, and a strong background in advanced IMRT and HDR techniques.

Qualifications

• Ten years of experience in a progressive radiation oncology department.
• Masters level Board Eligible in medical physics (ABR).
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire; ABR 3 certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Physics and Dosimetry staffing for Baptist Cancer Centers across the Metro market.
• Assist cross-training of physics/dosimetry staff for complex services (IORT, TBI, CyberKnife).
• Develop protocols for patient care to ensure evidence-based planning and optimal outcomes.
• Support Baptist GME program in radiology resident education related to Radiation Oncology.
• Coordinate treatment planning processes and other procedures as indicated.
• Oversee quality control measures and document all aspects of physics services.
• Participate in performance improvement and radiation safety activities.
• Contribute to a positive department environment and team effort.
• Complete assigned goals and perform other duties as directed.

Skills

Advanced computer skills

Education

Masters Level Board Eligible in medical physics (ABR)

Job description

Job Summary

In addition to core the clinical responsibilities of a staff medical physicist listed below, the Senior Physicist works with the Metro Chief Physicist in support of Physics initiatives extending across the metro area.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 provide 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

• Assists with the coordination of Physics and Dosimetry staffing for the Baptist Cancer Centers across the Metro market, taking into consideration the disease specific patient needs to ensure all patients receive appropriate and timely care.
• Assists to assure cross training of all physics/dosimetry staff to build depth and redundancy within the staffing structure for complex services, i.e. IORT, TBI, CyberKnife®, etc. across the metro market.
• Assists in the development of protocols for patient care to ensure that planning is evidence based care and optimizes patient outcomes.
• Assists in any research needs in support of the BCC Clinical Trials Committee.
• Assists with the Baptist GME program regarding the clinical education of Radiology residents as it relates to Radiation Oncology.
• Coordinates treatment planning processes and other procedures as indicated.
• Oversees quality controls 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.
• Performs other accountabilities as assigned or directed.

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required

• ten (10) years of experience in a progressive radiation oncology department, academic experience is a plus.

Preferred/Desired

• experience with HDR, advanced IMRT applications for treatment as well as stereotactic treatment delivery.

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 CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE; ABR 3 certification