Manager Radiation Oncology Physics - .2fte

Major Responsibilities:Direction, management and administration of operational aspects of Radiation Oncology Physics services. Works in conjunction with the Director of Radiation Oncology Physics, to ensure accomplishment of regional division and system objectives. Responsible for the following radiation oncology activities: 1)Identify areas for operational improvement within assigned region for Radiation Oncology Physics and implement changes consistent with system and industry practice. 2)Develop annual operating (revenue, expense, activity and FTE''s) and capital budgets (maintenance and strategic capital). Consistently monitor, investigate and report on reasons for variances from budget. Achieve performance within organizational expectations. Ensure that all departmental expenses are processed appropriately, timely and according to AAH''s financial control policy and corporate compliance guidelines. Appropriately manage budgeted vs. actual FTE''s with site hospital leadership and in context of system needs; manage open requisitions and profile processing; and complete performance reviews within policy guidelines of 30 days or less. 3)Track projects that are ongoing to assure successful completion. 4)Approve purchase requests from associates and initiate capital requests. 5)Supervise development of Radiation Oncology Physics policies and procedures for assigned region. Plan and implement new or revised region policies and procedures consistent with overall system policies and procedures. 6)Develop capital equipment plan for assigned Radiation Oncology Physics region for current year and for five years out. Revise plan as needed annually. 7)Hire, train, and supervise assigned associates in conjunction with site leadership. Conduct performance appraisals and recommend salary increases consistent with system policies and overall associate performance. 8)Communicate and interpret hospital and system policies and procedures to assigned staff.Coordination, scheduling and clinical/professional development of medical physics associates for all sites within the region. 1)As needed consult with radiation oncologists on the physical and radiobiological aspects of patients'' treatments and development of treatment plans. 2)Acquire or direct acquisition and storage of data needed for treatment plans in the treatment planning computer at each site. 3)Acquire or direct acquisition of beam data for patient dose calculation at each site. 4)Design and fabricate or direct design and fabrication of treatment aides and treatment beam modifiers at each site. 5)Calculate or direct calculation of dose distributions and machine settings for patient treatments at each site. 6)Develop techniques (hardware, software, or procedures) to improve the delivery of radiation treatments at each site consistent with system practice. 7)Participate in patient discussion conferences and radiation safety committees at each site. 8)Prepare and deliver continuing education to the radiation oncology staff as it relates to medical physics, equipment, and radiation safety at each site. 9)Maintain instrumentation required for quality control, image quality, and patient exposure measurements at each site.Supervision of calibration of all radioactive sources and radiation producing equipment used in Section of Radiation Oncology Physics at each site within the region. 1)Arrange for calibration of measuring devices used at each site by standards laboratories. 2)Have survey meters calibrated by a licensed calibration service or calibrate them in house across the region. 3)Assure that annual inspection and calibration of Linear Accelerators and other x-ray machines used in Radiation Oncology are completed each year and required records are available for inspection by appropriate regulatory agencies, at each site. 4)Participate in national radiation dose measurement services that evaluate dose delivered to a phantom by our therapy equipment such as RPC in Houston and NIST dosimeter service or system contractor. 5)Maintain calibration of radiation producing devices used to deliver therapeutic and diagnostic doses of radiation.Develop and implement QC programs and policies for radiation therapy equipment and patient treatments that uses therapeutic radiation producing equipment across the region. 5)Keep records of quality assurance measurements and generate reports of QC activities. 6)Perform or direct performance of weekly and monthly quality assurance test of therapeutic radiation equipment. 7)Assure that QC program meets the requirements of regulatory agencies and guidelines of national professional organizations. 1)Prepare, implement and survey new programs in treatment planning and treatment in Radiation Oncology. 2)Assist Radiation Oncology therapists and clinical engineers in developing and executing preventive maintenance and quality assurance programs. 3)Review and direct day to day activity of dosimetrists at each site. Review and approve their work for accuracy and appropriateness. 4)Perform or direct performance of weekly chart checks of patients under treatment in AAH Radiation Oncology departments.Billing - Monitors all aspects of medical physics billing 1)Assist in chart audits to verify accuracy of billing. 2)Keep abreast of healthcare reimbursement strategies, assuring maximum reimbursement is obtained. 3)Maintain an up-to-date chargemaster for the region; maintain up-to-date RVUs/cost standards in EPSI and assure revenue/charges drop appropriately on a daily basis.Maintain interaction with the medical physics community. 1)Attend annual American Association of Physicists in Medicine meetings or other national meetings or training courses as may be appropriate contingent on funds availability.Stay abreast of new radiotherapeutic technology. 1)Read and report on medical physics and therapeutic radiology literature as it relates to technology. 2)Attend such training courses or refresher courses as appropriate to maintain skills and knowledge.Education/Experience Required:Ph.D. in Physics or Medical Physics with 3 years of experience in a clinical setting or Masters of Science in Physics or Medical Physics and 3 years of experience in a Clinical setting.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:Good management skills including ability to work well with others, team building skills, communication and presentation skills. Able to organize and direct work of others. Ability to work with all levels of associates and different departments. Strong understanding and ability to use all types of radiation measuring devices. Able to use PC programs.Board eligible with board certification preferred by the American Board of Radiology in Therapeutic Radiological Physics or certification by the American Board of Medical Physics Therapeutic Radiological Physics.Physician Requirements and Working Conditions:Ability to work safely with radioactive materials and radiation sources. Ability to travel between various operating units as well as national and regional meetings. Ability to handle multiple tasks and complete work within short time frames. May need to carry a pager. Able to work with computer programs and see color monitors. Must be able to lift at least 30 Lbs., in order to do radiation measurements using phantoms. Sometimes will have irregular and/or extended working hours.This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Created: 2025-11-15