UMH Sparrow MEDICAL PHYSICIST

Sparrow • Lansing, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Participate and assume responsibility for treatment planning, dosimetry calculations/measurements, quality assurance and other functions in radiation oncology and in medical physics. Assist the Chief Medical Physicist in complying with all pertinent government and accreditation agencies regulations.

Requirements

• Board Certified or eligibility required
• Minimum five years clinical experience, under the supervision of a qualified medical physicist
• Masters Degree in medical physics or physics
• Able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients serviced in her/his assigned service area as related to the principle duties and responsibilities of the position. The skills and knowledge needed to provide such care may be gained through education, training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for: computerized treatment planning, dosimetry calculations/measurements and other related physics planning functions.
• Assist the Radiation Safety Officer in complying with all pertinent government and accrediting agencies regulations by monitoring the hospital personnel, patient and public radiation exposures, and developing radiation safety policies and procedures.
• Participate in all Quality Management and Continuous Quality Improvement programs developed for the Medical Physics, Radiation Oncology departments, e.g. ensuring the accurate calibration and safe operation of all diagnostic and therapeutic radiation equipment.
• Participate in radiation physics instruction, training and in-services to residents, student technologists and hospital caregivers.
• Maintain professional competency by attending seminars, scientific meetings & workshops.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED