Physician

Job Title

Medical Oncologist

Job Description

Medical Oncologists are concerned with the study and treatment of cancer. Medical Oncologists work in the inpatient and outpatient settings where they interpret test results and diagnose as well as treat malignancies. Medical Oncologists work with other clinicians within a multidisciplinary team to evaluate and treat patients. Hematology is a constantly developing area of medicine and provides scope for clinical and laboratory experience. Work activities may involve:

• Preparing and interpreting blood and bone marrow samples
• Analyzing blood samples using computer-aided and manual techniques
• Reviewing initial data that may reveal abnormalities in white or red blood cells, platelets or clotting factors
• Deciding on additional hematologic testing
• Prescribing treatment for individual patients
• Investigating the biochemistry of blood clotting
• Assisting colleagues in the interpretation of hematologic test results
• Selecting appropriate techniques for different types of hematological analysis
• Working as part of a multidisciplinary team that may include bone marrow transplantation specialists, hematologic subspecialists, or hematopathologists
• Teaching or training medical students and other hospital staff
• Providing education and counseling to patients
• Maintaining accurate and detailed records

The Hematologist/Oncologist functions under the Chief of the Hematology-Oncology Section, the ACOS, Medicine Service and the Chief of Staff. Compliance with all health care system policies, rules, regulations, and by-laws is expected.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm