Therapeutic Medical Physicist - Slidell Memorial Cancer Center

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This job provides radiation physics support for treatment of patients with cancer and other diseases requiring radiation therapy. Performs clinical radiation oncology physicist and dosimetry duties, develops quality control policies and procedures on therapy equipment, maintains records on all routine calibrations, coordinates and assists in-service and repair of medical physics equipment and radiation therapy linear accelerators and simulators.

$15,000 Sign On Bonus Available

• Participates in patient treatment planning.
• Reviews all performance improvement records.
• Assists with the preparation of special procedures, including radioactive implants, stereotactic radiosurgery and stereotactic body radiation therapy, total body and total skin irradiation.
• Verifies that patient has received prescribed dose by performing electronic and paper chart QA checks of calculations and treatment plans on assigned patients under treatment.
• Participates in QA program for radiation-producing machines by performing annual, monthly, weekly, and daily dose measurements, calibrations, and safety procedures; assists in equipment maintenance and repair as needed.
• Performs patient‑specific dose measurements required for determination of monitor units or verification of treatment (IMRT QA, in‑vivo dosimetry, etc.).
• Consults with dosimetrists, therapists, and staff.
• Participates in activities for professional development, maintaining required clinical knowledge, technical skills and credentials/age‑specific competency.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as required.

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web‑based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout required job processes.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills and ability to perform treatment calculations, assist the staff in special procedures/dosimetry/implant therapy, and participate in research and development of new methods of treatment.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to interact with varying levels of individuals.
• Ability to work with and maintain confidential information.
• Ability to travel throughout and between facilities.

• Required:
  
  Master’s degree in medical physics, radiological physics, or related field.
• Preferred:
  Ph.D. in medical physics, radiological physics, or related field.

• Required:
  
  2 years of experience in clinical medical physics.
• Documented experience in a clinical CT environment conducting at least 10 CT performance evaluations under the direct supervision of a board‑certified medical physicist.

• Required:
  
  Board‑eligible in therapeutic radiological physics by the American Board of Radiology or the American Board of Medical Physics.
• Preferred:
  Certification in therapeutic radiological physics by the American Board of Radiology or the American Board of Medical Physics.

Physical demands include occasional lifting of 50–100 pounds, frequent lifting of 25–50 pounds, and constant lifting of 10–20 pounds. The job may expose the employee to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, hazardous medications, and hazardous waste through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning, and disposal of contaminated waste.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.