Chief Physicist

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