Radiation Oncology Medical Physicist Camden Clark Medical Center

Radiation Oncology Staff Medical Physicist

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us. Applies knowledge and methodology of science of physics to all aspects of medicine, to address problems related to diagnosis and treatment of human disease. Advises and consults with physicians in such applications as use of ionizing radiation in diagnosis, therapy, treatment planning with externally delivered radiation as well as use of internally implanted radioactive sources.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree in Medical Physics or related field.
• Certified by the American Board of Radiology (A ), the Canadian College of Physics in Medicine, or the American Board of Medical Physics (ABMP) or board eligible. If board eligible, Must be board certified within 3 years from the date of hire to continue employment.

EXPERIENCE:

• Two (2) years of clinical experience OR Two (2) years of residency experience in medical physics.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3 years of clinical experience.

CORE

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The design, optimization, technical evaluation, and precise and accurate delivery of treatment plans.

• Maintain quality control of measurement instruments used to calibrate all treatment equipment and patient monitoring devices.
• Participate in the specification, selection, acceptance, and commissioning of radiation-producing equipment, accessories, and computerized treatment planning systems.
• Provide clinical support which includes, but is not limited to, patient specific dose measurements, appropriate use of multi-leaf collimators (MLC’s), and special external beam treatment techniques.
• Maintain those aspects of the Quality Management (QM) program that involve the use of the external beam radiotherapy equipment.
• Participate in the development, implementation, supervision, and review of the policies and procedures that encompass radiation therapy equipment.
• Verify that all external beam radiation therapy equipment meets the manufacturer’s specifications and establish baseline performance values for new or refurbished equipment or for equipment following major repair.
• Perform routine review of all patient treatment plans which includes a review of patient and dosimetric data as well as beam and machine parameters.
• Perform a weekly review of each patient’s record to ensure accuracy of calculations, appropriateness of charting data, and fulfillment of the physician’s written prescription.
• Perform an end of treatment review of the patient’s entire record to affirm the fulfillment of the initial and/or revised prescription dose.
• Perform special medical physics consults as ordered by the radiation oncologist(s).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Prolonged periods of sitting or standing. Visual strain may be encountered in viewing computer screens.

• Normal office environment.
• Work may also include exposure to ionizing radiation during brachytherapy procedures.
• Some travel may be required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to multi-task.

University Health Associates and its subsidiaries (collectively 'UHA') is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.