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 REQNUMBER: 23414