Physicist-Chief

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.

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 for complex services, i.e. IORT, TBI, Cyberknife, etc. across the metro market.
• Assists with the development and implementation of job descriptions, competencies, 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 outcomes.
• 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.
  

Specifications

Experience

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Minimum Required

• ABR certified; 5 years experience; previous Chief Physicist experience in hospital-based Radiation Oncology program
  
  

Preferred/Desired

Education

Minimum Required

• Master's Degree
  
  

Preferred/Desired

• PhD
  
  

Training

Preferred/Desired

Minimum Required

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Advanced computer literacy skills. Leadership skills; excellent communicator; detail oriented
  
  

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Minimum Required

• ABR;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE;ACMP