Physicist Medical (Lynchburg - Pearson Cancer Center)

About the role

The Senior Medical Physicist coordinates and provides physics services to all health care facilities and clinics within Centra in accordance with the highest standards of practice as required by State and Federal Regulatory Agencies and recommendations of appropriate professional societies.

Responsibilities

• Remain task oriented and set appropriate priorities
• Perform work accurately to eliminate rework
• Assist in establishing team goals that promote positive outcomes
• Collaborate with all disciplines within the organization to enhance high quality patient care
• Ensure patient satisfaction
• Exhibit a commitment to excellence in all aspects of job responsibilities
• Exhibit a high level of initiative in learning new technology and processes
• Exhibit a positive attitude and demeanor with co-workers and all other members of the staff
• Assist other team members when needed
• Share learned information with co-workers
• Stay current in areas of healthcare department business and computer technology
• Think through problems to provide appropriate solutions
• Provide in-services and presentations at staff/physician request

Qualifications

• Required Education: Masters of Science Degree in Medical Physics/Physics.
• Required Experience / Skills: At least five (5) years experience as a full-time Medical Physicist under the direct supervision of a physicist certified by the ABR or ABMP. Must meet all criteria defined by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and State Agency to fulfill role of Radiation Safety Officer.
• Required Certifications and Licensures: Certified by the American Board of Radiology or American Board of Medical Physics in one (1) of the three (3) traditional fields of Medical Physics.

Pay

$168,196 – $252,294