CHIEF Medical Physicist

Job Summary

Performs a variety of medical physics responsibiities including oversight for the physics/dosimetry area of the department; development of techniques used to standardize and calibrate imaging and therapy equipment; performs treatment planning for special cases; assists staff with simulations, treatments, and special device fabrication upon request; performs acceptance testing, measurements, commissioning and ongoing quality assurance testing fo linear accelerators, treatment planning systems, and other equipment; maintains quality assurance files for state inspections.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for general oversight of physics/dosimetry.
• Coordinates treatment planning processes and other procedures as indicated.
• Oversees quality control measures.
• 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

Minimum Required

• ABR certified; 5 years experience; previous Chief Physicist experience in hospital-based Radiation Oncology program

Preferred/Desired

• ABR certified; 5 years experience; previous Chief Physicist experience in hospital-based Radiation Oncology program

Education

Minimum Required

• Masters Degree

Preferred/Desired

• Masters Degree

Training

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Advanced computer literacy skills. Leadership skills; excellent communicator; detail oriented

Preferred/Desired

• Advanced computer skills; Leadership skills; excellent communicator; detail-oriented

Licensure

Minimum Required

• ABR;BLS WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE;ACMP

Preferred/Desired

• ABR;BLS WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE;ACMP