Tucson Medical Center
Chief Medical Physicist - TMCH Cancer Center
Tucson Medical Center, Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85718
Chief Medical Physicist – TMCH Cancer Center
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Summary The Chief Medical Physicist is responsible for leading the medical physics department and ensuring the safe, effective, and compliant delivery of radiation therapy services. This role oversees the calibration, maintenance, and quality assurance of radiation‑producing equipment and supports the development of treatment plans in collaboration with radiation oncologists and dosimetrists.
Essential Functions
Oversees all aspects of radiation therapy physics operations, including external beam therapy, brachytherapy, and advanced treatment modalities.
Ensures compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations regarding radiation safety and equipment performance.
Leads and manages a team of medical physicists and dosimetrists, including hiring, training, and performance evaluations.
Develops and implements quality assurance programs for imaging and treatment equipment.
Collaborates with radiation oncologists to optimize treatment planning and delivery.
Serves as a technical resource for the oncology department, providing expertise in imaging, dosimetry, and radiation safety.
Participates in clinical research and technology evaluation to advance treatment capabilities.
Maintains documentation and records for audits and regulatory inspections.
Develops and updates departmental policies and procedures.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Ph.D. in Medical Physics, Biophysics, or related field required.
Experience:
Ten (10) years’ experience in clinical medical physics, with at least five (5) years in a leadership role.
License or Certification:
Certification by the American Board of Radiology (ABR) or equivalent required.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Knowledge of radiation therapy equipment.
Knowledge of computer application software such as Microsoft Office products.
Skill in developing collaborative relationships with providers and staff.
Skill in analyzing statistical data.
Broad comprehensive knowledge of healthcare delivery management, hospital finance, and principles of healthcare organizational structures.
Ability to read and interpret documents, contracts, proposals, and related legislation.
Ability to analyze, interpret, and prepare and present reports to management.
Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
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Summary The Chief Medical Physicist is responsible for leading the medical physics department and ensuring the safe, effective, and compliant delivery of radiation therapy services. This role oversees the calibration, maintenance, and quality assurance of radiation‑producing equipment and supports the development of treatment plans in collaboration with radiation oncologists and dosimetrists.
Essential Functions
Oversees all aspects of radiation therapy physics operations, including external beam therapy, brachytherapy, and advanced treatment modalities.
Ensures compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations regarding radiation safety and equipment performance.
Leads and manages a team of medical physicists and dosimetrists, including hiring, training, and performance evaluations.
Develops and implements quality assurance programs for imaging and treatment equipment.
Collaborates with radiation oncologists to optimize treatment planning and delivery.
Serves as a technical resource for the oncology department, providing expertise in imaging, dosimetry, and radiation safety.
Participates in clinical research and technology evaluation to advance treatment capabilities.
Maintains documentation and records for audits and regulatory inspections.
Develops and updates departmental policies and procedures.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Ph.D. in Medical Physics, Biophysics, or related field required.
Experience:
Ten (10) years’ experience in clinical medical physics, with at least five (5) years in a leadership role.
License or Certification:
Certification by the American Board of Radiology (ABR) or equivalent required.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Knowledge of radiation therapy equipment.
Knowledge of computer application software such as Microsoft Office products.
Skill in developing collaborative relationships with providers and staff.
Skill in analyzing statistical data.
Broad comprehensive knowledge of healthcare delivery management, hospital finance, and principles of healthcare organizational structures.
Ability to read and interpret documents, contracts, proposals, and related legislation.
Ability to analyze, interpret, and prepare and present reports to management.
Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
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