Medical Physicist Certified Cancer Institute

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Full time    posted on Posted Today    job requisition idR-6157    If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we
** embrace the Power of One!
** We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South.  The Certified Medical Physicist ensures the quality of care in the use of radiation producing sources and imaging equipment.

Calibrates or guides others in calibration of radiation therapy equipment. Implements quality control procedures for imaging devices. Performs calculations and patient treatment plans, dose verification, and chart checks. Develops and maintains radiation therapy safety procedures in compliance with regulations. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.  Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.

** A Brief Overview
** The Certified Medical Physicist ensures the quality of care in the use of radiation producing sources and imaging equipment. Calibrates or guides others in calibration of radiation therapy equipment. Implements quality control procedures for imaging devices. Performs calculations and patient treatment plans, dose verification, and chart checks. Develops and maintains radiation therapy safety procedures in compliance with regulations. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

** What you will do
*** Consults with the Dosimetrist, Physicist, and Physician in development and maintenance of a quality assurance program for radiation therapy treatment modalities. Performs calibration on the radiation therapy equipment in accordance with standards set forth by State and Federal regulations.
* Develops and maintains the radiation safety program.
* Performs routine clinical duties, acceptance testing, and commissioning of new equipment or procedures as it relates to radiation treatment, under the supervision of the Chief Physicist.
* Provides technical direction, training, and continuing education to Physicists and Dosimetrists.
* Provides assistance to Radiation Oncologists and Medical Physicists in performing HDR and LDR brachytherapy procedures. Plans and performs the procedure as needed.
* Performs other job functions as assigned or requested.
** Education/Formal Training Requirements
*** Master's Degree Medical Physics
* Master's Degree Physical Science
* Master's Degree Radiologic Physics
* Master's Degree Engineering
* Doctorate Medical Physics
* Doctorate Engineering
* Doctorate Physical Science
* Doctorate Radiologic Physics
** Work Experience Requirements
*** 3-5 years Medical radiation physics
** Licenses and Certifications Requirements
*** Certification in Therapeutic Radiological Physics American Board of Radiology
** Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

*** Demonstrates competency in medical physics with the ability to carry out more complex assignments.
* Ability to understand and prepare complex written materials, such as technical reports and manuals.
* Ability to communicate verbally with Associates, physicians and patients.
* Ability to work without close supervision and to exercise independent judgment.
* Ability to organize multiple tasks and projects and maintain control of work flow.
** Supervision Provided by this Position
*** Provides guidance and technical direction to junior physicists, dosimetrists, and radiation therapists.
** Physical Demands
*** The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
* Must have good…