Associate Radiation Oncology Physicist - Augusta, GA

Core Responsibilities And Essential Functions

• Daily duties: Work with other physics staff and assist in the general medical physics duties pertaining to operating a radiation therapy facility.
• Ensures that every treatment plan is checked and/or IMRT QA performed before the first fraction.
• Provides quality assurance of patient treatment through weekly checking of patients charts and attending general chart rounds.
• Performs routine or specialized dosimetry to check the treatment plan parameters.
• Performs spot checks and reviews all technical and scientific data generated from simulation through treatment in order to ensure accuracy and precision of patients treatment plan.
• Designs and fabricates special ancillary equipment, immobilization devices, compensating filters, molds and blocking devices.
• Performs chart checks for any mathematical errors or prescription changes that may have occurred throughout the course of treatment.
• Provides consultation to assure accurate radiation dose delivery.
• Verifies proper operation and safety of all machines and sources producing radiation in accordance with established guidelines and protocols.
• Upholds, maintains and establishes adequate protocols to ensure accurate patient dosimetry.
• Follows all radiation safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Maintains safe environment for patients, personnel and visitors.
• Ensures proper documentation is recorded and maintained.
• Participates in all ongoing protocol studies with respect to gathering correct data and documentation of materials.
• Assists RSO with the Radiation Safety Program.
• Affirms the efficient operation of workflow of the department by performing other duties as assigned by the Medical Physicist.

Quality Assurance

• Performs routine checks on the radiation therapy equipment in accordance with the guidelines provided by AAPM.
• Performs VMAT/IMRT QA on all IMRT/VMAT plans.
• Performs daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly checks on all radiation delivery machines.
• Assists the Medical Physicist during Annual machine QAs.
• Performs machine QA after a component changes.
• Works with the field service engineer to ensure that the machine is in compliance after service events.

Staff Training and Education

• Educates staff and physicians on radiation safety procedures.
• Educates personnel on care for brachytherapy patients.
• Keeps up with continuing education credits required to maintain the certification.

Required Minimum Education

Masters Other or Doctorate Other

Required Minimum License(s) And Certification(s)

• All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. MEDPHYS - Medical Physicist ABR-Preferred
• Additional License(s) And Certification(s) Required Minimum Experience: Education clarification: Masters or Ph.D. degree in Medical Physics or related discipline. Required and Minimum 3 years clinical experience in Radiation Therapy or completion of a CAMPEP approved residency program.

Required Minimum Skills

• Board eligible for the American Board of Radiology, American Board of Medical Physics or equivalent is required.
• Must complete Board Certification for the for the American Board of Radiology, American Board of Medical Physics or equivalent within four year of hire date.
• Must be familiar with a variety of the fields concepts, practices, and procedures and be able to rely on extensive experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals.
• A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
• Must have ability to be self-motivated and self-directed in daily/routine tasks.
• The individual must be able to communicate and understand the verbal and written English language and display a positive attitude.