Medical Radiation Oncology Physicist

Description

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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.

• Implement and oversee a comprehensive Quality Management Program for all equipment, software, and processes related to the use of Radiation Therapy in the Cancer Center.
• Implement and oversee the Radiation Safety Program for patients, staff, and visitors in the Cancer Center in compliance with all applicable regulations of the NC Division of Radiation Protection; serve as department Radiation Safety Officer; maintain licenses and regulations for radiation‑producing equipment and sources within the department.
• Provide clinical management support for patients, including patient chart checks and calculation verifications; provide consultation as needed for Physicians; oversee Treatment Planning procedures and parameters utilized for calculations; serve as a resource for staff, patients, and visitors to address any concerns regarding the clinical use of radiation.
• Serve as liaison with service engineers for issues related to radiation equipment in the department; ensure all equipment is safe for clinical use after service, repairs, upgrades, etc.
• Serve as lead for Radiation Oncology equipment projects including vendor selection, equipment procurement, capital budgeting and forecasting, and project management.
• Serve as ongoing lead for APEX Accreditation and implementation of the RO‑ILS patient safety reporting system (Radiation Oncology‑Incident Learning System).
• Participate in Cancer Center Leadership Team;
  Cancer Committee;
  Tumor Conferences and Department QI Committee.

• Master’s Degree or PhD in Medical Physics, Physics, or related field.
• A  Certification in Therapeutic Medical Physics (or Board eligible).
• 1–3 years of clinical experience.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem‑solving skills.

• Master’s Degree or PhD in Medical Physics.
• A  Certification in Therapeutic Medical Physics.
• 7+ years of clinical experience.
• 3+ years of leadership experience.
• Experience with Accreditation process (APEX or ACR).
• Experience with RO‑ILS (Radiation Oncology Incident Learning System).
• Proven communication, teamwork, and problem‑solving skills.

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.