Medical Physicist - Radiation Oncology - Hopewell

Position: Medical Physicist - Radiation Oncology - Hopewell - Full-Time
Location: Northern

## Medical Physicist
- Radiation Oncology
- Hopewell
- Full-Time Apply:
Pennington, NJ:
Full time:
Posted Today:
JR110935

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.

The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a
** full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE)
** position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).
** Pay Range:**$ - $
** Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

** 40
* * Position Overview**## ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
* Performs the determination of radiation dose distributions in patients undergoing treatment using computerized dosimetry planning through the Cyber Knife, Brachytherapy and Eclipse planning system (for 3D and IMRT/VMAT), or through direct radiation measurement. Accomplishes this task through direct supervision of the dosimetrists, and/or direct hands on hands-on planning.
* Performs the design and construction of patient treatment aids or special devices (blocks, compensators, molds)
* Consults with the radiation oncologist's concerning patient doses and optimization of patient treatment plans and delivery.
* Directly involved in all aspects of brachytherapy: radiation protection surveys of patients, maintenance of source inventory and storage survey, calibration of sources, procurement of sources, source/applicator preparation, documentation and quality assurance monitoring. Ensures correct physics billing procedures.
* Follows the radiation safety program for the radiation oncology department. Works closely with Capital Health's (CH) Chief medical physicist radiation safety officer. Reviews, develops and approves department policies and procedures related to radiation safety and radiation oncology physics. Provides in-services on radiation safety to radiation oncology staff and other hospital staff as required.
* If requested, serves as a member of the Radiation Safety Committee, and the department's CQI Committee. Participates in NRC and State of NJ licensing surveys and inspections. Communicates with these regulatory bodies for amendments, renewals and inspection deficiencies.
* Follows radiation protection procedures for compliance with federal, state and Joint Commission regulations, including review of ALARA and quality management programs.
* Performs the quality management program that involves the use of external beam radiotherapy equipment, CT simulators, ultrasound equipment, computerized treatment planning system, IMRT (using Map Check or Portal Dosimetry) and therapeutic radioisotopes as per regulatory bodies.
* Exercises discretion and judgement to calibrate therapy equipment in a manner suitable for accurate radiation dose delivery. Performs the acceptance testing of new equipment and treatment devices.
* Maintains proper records necessary for regulatory agencies such as the NRC, Joint Commission and the state of New Jersey. Maintains compliance and assists in survey readiness with the American College of Physics accreditation process.
* Participates in…