Physicist- Part Time
University Cancer & Blood Center · Athens, GA · 2 mo ago
AnalystPart-time
Job Duties
- Calibrate therapy 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).
- Direct the design and construction of patient treatment aids or special devices such as: block, molds, etc.
- Performs routine duties independent of supervision.
- Consult with radiation oncologists, as required, concerning patient doses and optimization of patient treatment plans and delivery.
- Develop policies and procedures related to radiation safety and radiation oncology physics.
- Participate in equipment planning and evaluation and program planning.
- Direct the acceptance testing of new equipment and treatment devices.
- Direct the radiation safety program for the radiation oncology department.
- Maintain proper records necessary for NRC, state or other regulatory agencies.
Job Qualifications
- Master of Science or Doctoral degree in Radiological Physics, Health Physics or related discipline.
- Certification by the American Board of Radiology in Therapeutic Radiological Physics and compliance with the ACR Standard of Continuing Education.
- Two or more years post degree clinical experience or completion of a post degree clinical medical physics residency program under the preceptorship of a physicist certified by the American Board of Radiology in Therapeutic Radiological Physics or Radiological Physics.
- Must possess mathematical skills including algebra, trigonometry, and introductory calculus and be able to visualize objects in three-dimensional concepts to facilitate the treatment planning process.
Physical Demands And Working Conditions Of Job
- Requires sitting, standing, walking, some bending, stooping, and stretching to include lifting up to 25 pounds.
- Potential for exposure to communicable illness from contagious patients.
- Extensive computer work, including viewing computer screens for long periods of time.