Manager, Radiation Oncology Medical Physics

About the role

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities. The Manager Radiation Oncology Medical Physics is responsible for the overall operations of all radiation oncology medical physics activities in the region. This person is charged with maintaining all four quadrants of the balanced scorecard as well as developing and maintaining positive relationships with oncology leadership and key physicians at each care site.

Responsibilities

• 50% Perform as a Board Certified Medical Physicist Job Code: 3888 which includes the supervision of treatment planning, dose calculations, quality assurance testing, calibrations, and treatment device fabrications for external beam therapy, brachytherapy procedures and imaging and/or diagnostic machines so patients receive accurate radiation doses and treatments.
• 20% Oversees and monitors the technical aspects of quality assurance activities in radiation oncology across the region to ensure timely completion and compliance with regulatory rules. This includes, but is not limited to, the external beam, brachytherapy and stereotactic radiosurgery programs. This will include patient specific QA as well as periodic equipment testing i.e., daily, monthly, annual, and commissioning.
• 10% Strategic initiatives: Responsible to assist with the development of an overall strategic plan for Radiation Oncology at all care sites by working with executive leadership, physicians, leadership team and associates to recognize opportunities for growth. Responsible to implement/operationalize approved projects and initiatives. Maintains metrics to ensure success as anticipated.
• 10% Accreditation/Regulatory: Responsible for maintaining current accreditations such as ACR, ACOS, NAPBC, JCAHO-DCS and others as deemed appropriate. Ensures adherence/compliance with all relevant federal, state, and local regulations / quality guidelines.
• 10% Physician Relationships: Works collaboratively with Medical Director and Radiation Oncologists to promote positive relationships with Oncology physicians. Responsive to physician concerns regarding operations and patient issues. Works directly with the physicians to collaborate on goals, metrics, new technology, etc.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree (Required)
• Additional Job Description: Radiation Oncology operations, strategic planning, equipment selection, building design, process management, organizational theory.
• Physical science, engineering or biological science; supplemented with five (5) years of related medical physics, radiation safety, quality assurance, and leadership experience.
• ABR for American Board of Radiology Certification in Medical Physics required.

Schedule

Work Shift: Day; Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40