Radiation Physicist II Radiation Oncology Contingent Days

About the role

Become Better Together.

Radiation Physicist II Radiation Oncology at DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital in Charter Township of Commerce, Michigan, is a contingent days position. This role plays a crucial part in the hospital's commitment to outstanding customer service and medical care, supporting the Harris Birthing Center, Charach Cancer Treatment Center, and comprehensive diagnostic services.

Responsibilities

• Calculates prescribed radiation dosages for patients undergoing radiation therapy treatments.
• Calibrates and maintains radiation therapy machines and equipment.
• Provides consultative service in radiation therapy to departmental personnel.
• Develops and recommends specific treatment plans for patients with neoplastic disease based on a thorough review and analysis of radiation oncology patient data.
• Ensures proper calibration of radiation producing machines and equipment.
• Reviews patient treatment records to ensure that the prescribed physical parameters have been executed.
• Ensures equipment is regularly tested and maintained properly to ensure the constancy of radiation delivered to the patient.
• Participates in the development of techniques or apparatus for planning and treatment delivery.
• Develops and participates in the departmental radiation safety program, ensuring equipment is in compliance with appropriate federal and state radiation safety regulations.
• Teaches in formal Wayne State University academic programs, including residency training programs.
• Provides consultation to medical staff on the physical aspects of the treatment plan.
• Participates in clinical research efforts.
• Provides technical information and advice in the areas of radiologic physics and technology to support staff.
• Participates in acceptance testing of all new treatment and simulation units.
• Recommends the acquisition of new equipment or machines based on cost effectiveness data.
• Develops in-service education programs for residents, physicists, and other department personnel.
• Participates in the development and/or verification of computer programs used for dosage calculations and mapping.
• Provides personnel training to residents, physicists, and other department personnel.
• Participates in the development and/or verification of departmental policies and procedures.
• Serves as a member in departmental, hospital, university, and professional organization’s committees.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Radiologic Physics or equivalent.
• Two years of clinical experience in a similar setting.
• Board certification Required.

Skills

• Analytical ability to solve complex technical problems, which arise in the calibration and clinical use of the machines.
• Interpersonal skills to establish and maintain productive working relationships with all levels of hospital personnel.
• Ability to teach effectively.
• Knowledge of physics as applied to Radiation Oncology, including understanding of machine operation, instrumentation for measurement and biological effects of radiation.

Benefits

The employment practices of DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including those related to equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in this posting.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is contingent days.