Medical PhysicistProvides medical physics services to the Radiation Oncology department in accordance with the highest standards of practice and as required by state and federal regulatory and accrediting agencies. - Master's degree and Board Certification with American Board of Radiology (ABR) or American Board of Medical Physicist (AMBP) is required.- 5-10 years of radiation oncology experience.- Strong critical thinking, problem solving and attentiveness to detail required.- Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential.
Demonstrates accuracy and performs work efficiently, as determined by department leadership. - Ability to follow established procedures. - Consults with the Radiation Oncologist and assists, as needed or requested, in the development of treatment plans.- Performs timely acceptance testing, commissioning and radiation safety evaluation of new radiation sources / accelerators or additions to current systems, as requested.- Performs calculations for patient treatments.
Calculations are checked for accuracy and in accordance with physicians’ prescriptions.- Reviews patient treatment records, as directed by Chief Medical Physicist.- Performs calibrations and performance checks of treatment machines, including but not limited to the requirements of the America Association of Physicist in Medicine (AAPM) protocols and regulatory agencies.- Performs daily, weekly and monthly physics quality assurance (QA) and calibration checks.- Consults with Radiation Oncologists, Radiation Therapists and Dosimetry regarding technical problems, and the establishment of new clinical procedures. - Follows staff quality assurance procedures for HDR, radiopharmaceuticals, linear accelerators and other equipment.
Review Results.- Reviews computerized treatment planning and comparable computerized simulator/accelerator dosimetry plans for accuracy and compliance in accordance with the physician's prescription.- Participates in the department’s Performance Improvement Program.- Acts in compliance with federal, state and Joint Commission standards and other accrediting bodies.- Performs other duties as assigned by Chief Physicist, Physicians, and or Oncology Service Line Leadership.