Job Responsibilities:

• Performs assigned radiation physics duties to ensure the delivery of accurate radiation doses to pediatric patients by coordinating and interacting with appropriate personnel.
• Participates in development and implementation of policies and procedures in radiation physics and radiation safety to facilitate accurate and safe delivery of radiation doses in accordance with acceptable protocols.
• Provides and supports learning needs through educational activities that promote continuous improvement and compliance with patient care standards.
• Participates in budget preparation and equipment specifications and purchases by interacting with the director to ensure adequate and uninterrupted services to patients.
• Organizes and documents all radiation physics records in coordination with appropriate staff and physicians to ensure accurate and timely performance of procedures.
• Participates in departmental quality improvement/control activities. Develops, implements, maintains and reports department quality improvement plan in accordance with department, hospital and The Joint Commission standards. Participates in interdepartmental collaborative quality improvement activities. Assists the director of radiation physics in maintaining quality control program for Radiation Therapy. Maintains the standards of JCAHO.
• Assists with the orientation and training of new staff.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or directed to meet the goals and objectives of the department and the organization.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.

Minimum Education and/or Training:

• MS or PhD in Physical Sciences required.

Minimum Experience:

• Four (4) years of experience with MS in Physics.
• Completion of Part II of the American Board of Radiology Exam preferred

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required by Law:

• None

Compensation

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