Medical Physicist

Job Description

Job Description

Join us in launching the region’s most advanced cancer center, with groundbreaking therapy and plans in place for future innovation and growth with the opportunity to build a replicable model. Be part of an R&D team and leadership team that will transform care delivery and clinical outcomes.

SUMMARY OF POSITION : The medical physicist is responsible for the performance and documentation of quality assurance and ensuring safe and effective use of radiation in the clinic, as well as overseeing the scientific and technical aspects of all procedures. This position will also include quality control tests and industry standards, treatment planning review, weekly chart review, participation in radiation safety measures, and assistance in implementation of new technology and / or equipment. The candidate will be required to be on-site to contribute to the center development, collaborate with physicians and partners and communicate with other staff members.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Excellent overall understanding of all activities of photon radiation therapy department, (e.g. treatment planning, quality assurance, revenue cycle, customer service, medical staff role(s), etc.)
• QA all planning and therapeutic equipment in a manner suitable for accurate radiation dose delivery.
• Direct the determination of radiation dose distributions in patients undergoing treatment (i.e. computerized dosimetry planning or direct radiation measurement)
• Maintain proper records necessary for APEx, NRC, state, or other regulatory agencies
• Design and implement pertinent aspects of the quality management program that involve the use of external beam radiotherapy equipment and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals
• Contribute to the development and implementation of clinical software
• Manage the medical physics service in a manner to meet or exceed established standards of practice consistent with the facility size and available resources
• Establish, develop, and monitor procedures for measuring the performance levels of equipment used in radiation oncology and theranostics
• Evaluate new technologies and implement as needed, including acceptance testing of new equipment and treatment devices and theranostics
• Consult with the radiation oncologists, as required, concerning patient doses and optimization of patient treatment plans and delivery
• Serve as the focal point for machine maintenance and repair
• Proficient in using radiation-measuring equipment for calibration and quality assurance, treatment planning computers, and oncology information systems in a paperless environment
• Collaborate with patient care team that includes dosimetry, physicians, radiation therapists, and Provision Diagnostic Imaging
• Seek and embrace opportunities to engage with colleagues as a leader in pursuit of oncology solutions

JOB SPECIFICATIONS :

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Experience & Skills