Supervisor of Clinical Physics and Research

Supervisor of Clinical Physics and Research (Project Management)

Radiation Oncology at Highlands in Northwest Arkansas is seeking a Supervisor of Clinical Physics and Research.

At Highlands Radiation we are dedicated to providing our patients advanced radiation therapy treatments and quality care following. Be part of a healthcare team that collaborates on new technology and strategically plans for progressive treatment opportunities. Highlands provides radiation treatments at multiple locations in NWA (Fayetteville, Rogers) and one in Mountain Home. We are committed to making a difference for our patients and staff.

Northwest Arkansas is an amazing location to live as the region continues to develop. If you have not visited NWA, it is a must see area with beautiful views, lakes, hiking and bike trails. Our climate is mild in comparison with northern states and briefly experience all four seasons. Come see what we have to offer you at Highlands Oncology.

Collaborates with the Highlands Oncology Leadership to ensure high quality and safe interpretation, delivery, operation, and monitoring of radiation safety policies, procedures, standards, and equipment for Radiation Oncology Services. Responsible for ensuring delivery of high‑quality radiation therapy while providing staff with the proper education and training and oversight to minimize radiation exposure. Implements and abides by Customer Service Standards. Supports and implements patient safety and other safety practices as appropriate.

• Calibration of dose meters (including dosimetric inter‑comparisons for QA) and radiation equipment (accelerator monitor unit calibration); beam data acquisition for treatment planning.
• Preparation of data for treatment planning systems.
• Development/improvement of dose measurement systems and protocols and software for dosimetry purposes (including spreadsheets and databases).
• Ensures compliance with Federal, State, and organizational regulations for radiation safety.
• Participates in development of organizational Performance Improvement activities, policies and procedures, standards of practice to meet required regulatory requirements.
• Assists in Acceptance testing and commissioning of new machines and acceptance testing and re‑commissioning after major maintenance.
• Work closely with research staff on studies requiring radiation oncology participation.
• Performs individual treatment planning, dosimetry calculations, and treatment planning reviews (physics component).
• Provides physics consultation to all radiation oncology personnel and radiation oncologist concerning aspects of patient care and treatment.
• Ensure routine verification of department treatment planning system.
• Collaborate with information services department, provide software management of department planning system.
• Assists in the planning and shielding calculations for new radiation facilities and programs.
• In collaboration with the department director and Physics Director, he or she is responsible for clinical education, training, and competency evaluations for medical physics, dosimetry, and therapy staff.
• Responsible for development, maintenance, education, and implementation of departmental policies/procedures related to medical physics, dosimetry, and radiation safety.
• Member of the Radiation Safety Committee.
• Assists in development and maintenance of schedules that assure adequate coverage of medical physics and dosimetry.
• Oversee the Physics schedule and assist with staffing needs including evaluations, interviews, hiring process, and disciplinary as needed.