Senior Physicist - Radiation Oncology

About the role

The Senior Physicist position within the Radiation Oncology Department at Lipson Cancer Institute - Rochester General Hospital involves calculating radiation dosage and dose distribution, supporting Lead and Chief Physicists in overseeing technical functions, and participating in clinical activities.

Responsibilities

• Mentors Staff Physicist for treatment simulations, tumor localization, and dose calculations for external and brachytherapy treatment plans.
• Supports Lead Physicist for implementation of the treatment plan, including the correct use of immobilization devices, compensators, wedges, field arrangements, and other treatment variables.
• Mentors Staff Physicist for intracavitary and interstitial brachytherapy, including HDR dosimetry related procedures and dose distribution calculations.
• Supports Lead Physicist for machine commissioning, calibrations, and quality assurance of radiation oncology equipment.
• Mentors Staff Physicist for performance of radiation oncology equipment QA, calibration and QA activities, and maintenance of calibration of radiological measuring equipment.
• Supports Lead Physicist for development and implementation of policies and procedures for new techniques and patient-specific considerations.
• Mentors Staff Physicist for ongoing checks on patient charts and special procedures during treatment.
• Supports Lead Physicist for consultations with Radiation Oncology Physicians and special dose measurements/calculation requests.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or PhD in Physics/Medical Physics or a related field.
• Minimum 10-14 years of progressively more responsible work experience in radiation oncology physics in a clinical environment.
• Board certified by the American Board of Radiology (ABR or ABR eqv) or the American Board of Medical Physics (ABMP) in radiation oncology physics and NYS Licensed in Therapeutic Radiological Physics (Radiation Oncology Physics).