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.

Requirements, Preferences and Experience

Education

Preferred: Masters Degree

Minimum: Masters Degree

Experience

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

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

Licensure, Registration, Certification

Preferred: ABR;BLS WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE;ACMP

Minimum: ABR;BLS WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE;ACMP

Special Skills

Preferred: Advanced computer skills; Leadership skills; excellent communicator; detail-oriented

Minimum: Advanced computer literacy skills. Leadership skills; excellent communicator; detail oriented

About Baptist Memorial Health Care

At Baptist, we owe our success to our colleagues, who have both technical expertise and a compassionate attitude. Every day they carry out Christ's three-fold ministry-healing, preaching and teaching. And, we reward their efforts with compensation and benefits packages that are highly competitive in the Mid-South health care community. For two consecutive years, Baptist has won a Best in Benefits award for offering the best benefit plans compared with their peer groups. Winners are chosen based on plan designs, premiums and the results of a Benefits Benchmarking Survey.

At Baptist, We Offer:

• Competitive salaries

• Paid vacation/time off

• Continuing education opportunities

• Generous retirement plan

• Health insurance, including dental and vision

• Sick leave

• Service awards

• Free parking

• Short-term disability

• Life insurance

• Health care and dependent care spending accounts

• Education assistance/continuing education

• Employee referral program

Job Summary:

Position: 11350 - Physicist-Chief

Facility: MBMC - Hospital

Department: JS Radiation Oncology MBMC

Category: Radiology & Imaging

Type: Clinical

Work Type: Full Time

Work Schedule: Days

Location: US:MS:Jackson

Located in the Jackson, MS metro area REQNUMBER: 23414