Medical Physics - Instructor I

Dept Number/Name: 0-6138-000 / Radiation Oncology
College Division: USF Health-College of Medicine
Salary Plan: Faculty
Job Code/Title: 9004 / Instructor I
Hiring Salary/Salary Range: Commensurate with Experience
Position Number: 00056056
ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:

USF Health's mission is to envision and implement the future of health. It is the partnership of the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, the College of Nursing, the College of Public Health, the Taneja College of Pharmacy, the School of Biomedical Sciences and the School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences; and the USF Physician’s Group. USF is a global research university ranked 34th in federal research expenditures for public universities. For information regarding the USF Health, please visit our website at http://health.usf.edu/index.html
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the general supervision of the Director of Physics (or designate), Medical Physicist has primary responsibility for the technical aspects of clinical treatment.
This is a full-time position in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of South Florida, Morsani College of Medicine. Faculty appointment at the Instructor, Assistant, Associate or Professor level will be available based on experience. Departmental/divisional leadership opportunities will be available as appropriate. The candidate is expected to engage in clinical, research, teaching, and administrative activities, while working closely with our clinical partner, Tampa General Hospital (TGH)
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Medical Physicist in collaboration with other members of the medical team has the primary responsibility for the technical aspects of clinical treatment provided through the radiation therapy department. Collaborates with Medical Staff in developing the course of treatment, clinical documentation, and review of outcomes. Provides training for departmental staff, provides lectures and training for medical staff as requested, serves as radiation safety officer, assists in the strategic planning for equipment and provision of services, assists in development of policies and clinical protocols, provides professional oversight for departmental operations. Assists with duties of the Dosimetrist role as assigned including generating radiation treatment dosage calculations and treatment locations, computerized treatment plans, and dose distributions in order to provide radiation treatment in accordance with the Radiation Oncologists? order. Calibrates radiation therapy equipment. Other areas of involvement may include but are not limited to, radioactive source handling, radiation safety, and patient setup assistance. Performs verification checks and applies quality assurance procedures to ensure accuracy of dose calculations.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
MINIMUM:
Medical degree from an accredited institution or the highest degree approriate in the field of specialization with a demonstrated record of achievement in teaching, academic research, and service. Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Instructor. Normally will have produced creative work, professional writing or research in refered and other professional journals and be recongnized authority in the field of specialization
 

Information for Applicants 

This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.

Job Opening Number: 36354

Posting Date: 2/21/2024

Posting End Date: 2/28/2024

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