Medical Radiation Oncology Physicist

Description

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Summary:
Provide Clinical Medical Physicist services for the Radiation Oncology Department including Quality Management Program; Radiation Safety; Service liaison for radiation oncology equipment; Ongoing Clinical management; Specification / Planning for new equipment and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Implement and oversee a comprehensive Quality Management Program for all equipment and/or procedures related to the use of radiation therapy in the Radiation Oncology Dept. Implement andmaintainpolicies & procedures related to the proper clinical use of radiation. Provide ongoing support for American College of Radiology Accreditation.Provide assistance forDepart. Administrator on budget items related to physics services.

• Implement and oversee the Radiation Safety Program for staff,patientsand visitors in the Radiation OncologyDept.in compliance with all applicable regulations of the NC Division of Radiation Protection. Serve asdepartmentRadiation Safety Officer. Maintain Licenses and Regulations for radiation producing equipment or sources within the department.

• Serve asliaisonwith service engineers for issues related to radiation equipment in the department. Ensure all equipment is safe for clinical use after service; repair; upgrades, etc. Provide consultation for Dept. Administrator on vendor relatedbudget;service contracts, etc.

• Ongoing clinical management for patients, including patient chart checks and calculation verifications. Provide consultation as needed for Physicians. Oversee Treatment Planning procedures and parametersutilizedfor calculations. Serve asresourcefor staff,patientsand visitors to address any concernsregardingthe clinical use of radiation.

• Serve as dept. resource for specification; procurement; installation and implementation of new equipment and/or procedures.Assistwith capital projections and budgeting. Serve as a technical resource for Cancer Strategic Planning.

Other information:

Qualifications

Required

• MastersDegree in Medical Physics, Physics or related field.

• Board Certified by the American Board of Radiology. State Registration with the NC Division of Radiation Protection.

• Three (3) years of clinical experience.

Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC

Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: Radiation Therapy

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: PARDEECANCR

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.