Medical Physicist-Radiation Oncology FT Days -

Job Summary

Abruptly certified or eligible - required Assoc Radiation Oncology Physicist or Radiation Oncology Physicist. Works under the direct supervision of the Medical Physicist. Ensures the quality of care in the use of radiation producing sources and imaging equipment. Assists in matters of protection of patients and staff from radiation in the Department of Radiation Oncology.

Job Functions

• 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 patient’s treatment plan.
• Designs and fabricates special ancillary equipment, immobilization devices, compensating filters, molds and blocking devices.
• 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 QA’s.
• 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.
• Edits personnel on care for brachytherapy patients.
• Keeps up with continuing education credits required to maintain the certification.

Qualifications

• Required Minimum Education: PhD in Physics or other relevant field.
• Required Minimum Experience: 3 years clinical experience in Radiation Therapy or completion of a CAMPEP approved residency program.
• Required Minimum Skills: Proficiency 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 field’s 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.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Physical Demands: N/A
• Working Conditions: N/A