PHYSICIST SENIOR - FULL TIME

Essential Functions

• Derives treatment plans for all HDR patients and performs daily QA checks for HDR unit.
• Completes in a timely manner QA testing and fluence distribution reports for all IMRT plans generated.
• Assist Chief Physicist in checking / signing off on treatment plans created by dosimetrist.
• Perform weekly physics chart checks for Lakeland facility.
• Maintain all department licenses as required by State.
• Ensure all calibrations of radiation equipment are current and in compliance as required by State.
• Assist Chief Physicist in management and treatment of prostate seed implant cases.
• Reviews daily quality assurance checks on linear accelerators.
• Monitor treatment machine operations and provide prompt resolution to minimize machine downtime.
• Assist Chief Physicist in performing monthly spot-checks and annual quality assurance checks on linear accelerators.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Extensive mental demands. Highly technical work with a lot of numerical calculations. This person need to be able to stand or sit in a stationary position 50% of the time and move about the inside of the radiation therapy department to communicate with physicians, dosimetrist, and radiation therapists. Travel: No travel is expected for this position.

Requirements

• Required Education and Experience: Master of Science in Engineering, physics or mathematics. Must be board eligible.
• Preferred Education And Experience: Prefer 6 months experience.