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MO-SSM Health Center for Radiation Medicine

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

Job Summary:

Supports all physics aspects of patient treatment including consultation with radiation oncologists, calculation of radiation doses, design and fabrication of treatment aids and assurance of the accuracy of all treatment parameters.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Reviews patient charts to ensure that the prescription carried out per the physician intent.Participates in chart rounds to ensure the fulfillment of the prescription and review any changes in dose and patient set-up.Evaluates all equipment for continued utility, appropriateness, reliable performance, age and condition and make recommendations on practical life span, obsolescence and replacement.Determines the need for, specifies, and accesses dosimetric and treatment planning equipment including, but not limited to, measurement instruments to calibrate all treatment equipment and monitoring devices, computerized treatment planning systems, computerized water phantom systems with appropriate ionization chambers and diodes, film densitometry systems, etc.Participates in the specification, selection, and acceptance of radiation-producing machines, accessories, and computerized treatment-planning system.Supervises arrangements for proper maintenance of radiation treatment equipment.Provides advice and consult with physicians regarding directions to technical staff when patients are being planned or treated.Develops protocol for performing and checking unit calculations to ensure all calculations agree with written prescription.Completes all required documentation relating to radiation treatment plans and equipment.Participates in the clinical instruction of newly hired radiation staff and radiation therapy students.Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

Master's degree in Medical Physics

Certifications:

American Board of Radiology in Therapeutic Radiology, or

American Board of Medical Physics in Radiation Oncology.

Job Summary:

Diagnose and treat injuries or illnesses.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for obtaining call coverage by other medical staff members for holidays, vacations and other time off.Responsible for the standard of practice for patient population.Responsibility for maintaining a private office and all clinical decision making within the office during times of service.Acts as an advisor and consultant in the establishment of operational policies of the practice to include: (1) Purchasing and capital allocations; (2) Managed care plan participation; (3) Budget and practice expenses; (4) Medicare/Medicaid participation; (5) Billing and collection of professional fees; (6) Personnel management and related policies; (7) Risk management and quality assurance; and (8) Coding compliance.Responsible for after-hours call coverage for patients of the practice, in addition to office appointments.Participates in community service activities, including speaking engagements, writing and special clinical programs as reasonably requested.Responsible for all risk management, coding compliance and quality assurance activities and functions in and related to the practice.Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.Performs other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.Constant standing and walking.Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.Occasional lifting/moving of patients.Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.Occasional driving.Rare crawling and running.

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

4887980235 Prfee RO-Radiation Oncology

Scheduled Weekly Hours:40

Benefits:

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). 

Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.

Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. 

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