Senior Medical Physicist Position Available In DeSoto, Mississippi

Senior Medical Physicist

Job ID:

31793

Job Category:

Radiology & Imaging

Work Type:

Full Time

Work Schedule:

Days

Department:

Radiation Oncology

Facility:

BMH Desoto Hospital

Location:

Southaven, MS
Overview
Job Summary Provides administrative oversight of the physics and dosimetry services for the Baptist Cancer Centers across the Metro market under the day to day operational direction of the Radiation Oncology Directors/Hospital Administration and the programmatic direction of the System Administrator/Radiation Oncology Medical Director. Responsibilities include but are not limited to development and deployment of standard operating policies/procedures/QA for Physics and dosimetry, staffing/training/orientation for physicists and dosimetrists within the metro market, development of platforms/tools for radiation oncology services and technical evaluation of new equipment.
Job Responsibilities Assists with the development and deployment of standard operating policies and procedures and a quality assurance program for the Baptist Cancer Center Physics and Dosimetry services in collaboration with the appropriate disciplines. Coordinates the 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. Cross training of all physics/dosimetry staff to build depth and redundancy within the staffing structure forplex services, i.e. IORT, TBI, Cyberknife, etc. across the metro market. Assists with the development and implementation of job descriptions,petencies, peer review, orientation and training of the physicists and dosimetrists based on their defined role, skills, and expertise. Works with IT team members to develop, deploy and optimize the Aria/Eclipse//Epic platforms for radiation oncology in accordance with regulatory and accrediting agencies. Works with Radiation Oncology Directors on evaluation and implementation of new technology for radiation oncology services. Works with the System Radiation Oncology Medical Director, as well as Radiation Oncologists to develop protocols for patient care to ensure that planning is evidenced based and optimizes patient oues. Participates in research as requested by the BCC Clinical Trials Committee. Supports the ongoing development of the Vanderbilt collaboration/affiliation as it relates to radiation oncology development, including but not limited to: Peer Review Program
Training & Education Programs Development of standardized Treatment Protocols Research Initiatives Other potential collaborations as agreed upon by VICC, i.e. residency program Participates with the Baptist GME program to oversee the clinical education of Radiology residents as it relates to Radiation Oncology. Coordinates with the System Radiation Safety Officer, physics support of radiation safety program, i.e. training, call coverage, etc. Collaborates and supports the future development of the system physics and dosimetry initiatives. Performs other accountabilities as assigned or directed.
Experience Minimum Required
ABR certified; 5 years experience; previous Chief Physicist experience in hospital

• based Radiation Oncology program
  Education Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Master’s Degree PhD
  Training
  Minimum Required Preferred/Desired
  Special Skills
  Minimum Required Preferred/Desired
  Advancedputer literacy skills.

Leadership skills; excellent municator; detail oriented
Licensure
Minimum Required Preferred/Desired
ABR;BLS

CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE

;ACMP
ing Relationships
No
Functional Demands
Label Short Description Full Description Sedentary Very light energy level Lift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs. cart Light Moderate energy level Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher)
Medium High energy level Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull +

• 150-200lbs. (Patient on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient) Heavy Very high energy level Lift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > 200lbs. (ie. Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer.
  Functional Demands Rating
  Medium
  Physical Activity Requirements
• Sitting
  Continuous
  Physical Activity Requirements
• Standing
  Frequent
  Physical Activity Requirements
• Walking
  Frequent
  Physical Activity Requirements
• Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders)
  Occasional
  Physical Activity Requirements
• Carry objects
  Continuous
  Physical Activity Requirements
• Push/Pull
  Continuous
  Physical Activity Requirements
• Twisting
  Continuous
  Physical Activity Requirements
• Bending
  Continuous
  Physical Activity Requirements
• Reaching Forward
  Continuous
  Physical Activity Requirements
• Reaching Overhead
  Continuous
  Physical Activity Requirements
• Squat/Kneel/Crawl
  Occasional
  Physical Activity Requirements
• Wrist position deviation
  Continuous
  Physical Activity Requirements
• Pinching/fine motor activities
  Continuous