Medical Physicist

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The Medical Physicist rles Health System plays a key role in supporting Cancer Services Radiation Therapy by providing expert scientific and technical services. This includes ensuring the safe, effective, and accurate delivery of radiation treatments as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist, in line with AAPM, ASTRO, and ACR guidelines. The physicist is responsible for producing clear, thorough documentation and communication to support high-quality patient care.

This position maintains compliance with Oregon Health Authority and NRC regulations and participates in radiation safety initiatives within the Cancer Center and the broader St. Charles Health System. The physicist also engages in ongoing professional development to stay current with advancements in quality control practices, patient treatment techniques, and department management strategies.

The Radiation Therapy Department utilizes Elekta and Varian linear accelerators, along with support systems such as Mosaiq, ARIA, and Brainlab. Staffing is structured in accordance with ASTRO's "Safety is No Accident" guidelines to uphold the highest standards of patient care. While this position does not have direct managerial responsibilities, the physicist collaborates with the radiation therapy team to ensure optimal clinical outcomes and contributes to the continued excellence of the department.

Essential Functions And Duties

Provides all medical physics services and related functions for Cancer Services.

Maintains the technical quality, calibration, and accuracy of radiation treatment equipment and hardware including but not limited to all linear accelerators, on-board imaging systems, CT simulators, HDR brachytherapy afterloaders, and all supporting quality-assurance equipment.

Maintains technical quality and accuracy of the Raystation treatment planning system, Mosaiq record and verify system, and associated computer systems/interfaces.

Makes recommendations for purchase or replacement of software and hardware systems as needed.

Participates in continuous-improvement initiatives.

Researches methods and techniques which enhance the precision of radiation treatments. Develops education plans and disseminates this information to caregivers.

Provides specific patient services such as special physics consultations, special dosimetry consultations, and computerized treatment planning as needed. Collects patient-specific TLD in-vivo dosimetry measurements as needed.

Reviews daily quality assurance metrics, performs weekly chart reviews per HCFA requirements, provides any needed patient-specific calculations, etc.

Provides deformable image and dose registrations to the Radiation Oncologist. Maintains technical accuracy and quality controls over the deformation systems (Raystation and MIM).

Supports departmental development initiatives such as participation in clinical trials, and student education opportunities.

Assists in patient-care procedures as requested by the Radiation Oncologists.

Submits timely and accurate physics charges. Maintains familiarity with job-relevant CMS guidance.

Provides appropriate oversight as custodian of radioactive materials in Radiation Oncology. This includes but is not limited to HDR Ir-192 sources and any QA sources.

Serves as a member of, or provide reports to, the Radiation Safety Committee as necessary.

Assists the hospital RSO as necessary.

Actively participates in modern quality assurance and quality improvement programs that conform to AAPM recommendations, Joint Commission requirements, and Oregon Health Authority and NRC regulations.

Participates in the drafting, development, revision, and maintenance of departmental policies, procedures, workflows, and Standard Work processes.

Supports the vision, mission, and values of the organization in all respects.

Supports Lean principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.

Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and…