Medical Physicist - Radiation Oncology

Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital; Mumbai Suburban; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical institution in Mumbai seeks a qualified individual to plan radiation treatments for cancer patients and ensure safety in treatment practices. Candidates must have an M.Sc in Physics and a Diploma in Radiological Physics or M.Sc in Medical Physics. This role involves coordinating with medical staff, maintaining safety standards, and participating in quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• M.Sc (Physics) & Diploma in Radiological Physics or M.Sc (Medical Physics) required.
• Experience not specified. Willingness to work in hospital radiation environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan radiation treatments for cancer patients and perform dose calculations.
• Ensure accurate measurement of radiation output.
• Investigate equipment performance and organize quality control.
• Be responsible for radiation safety and design shields for treatment rooms.
• Consult with professionals and assist in new treatment techniques.
• Maintain records and report important aspects to HOD.
• Participate in academic activities and quality improvement initiatives.

Education

M.Sc (Physics) & Diploma in Radiological Physics or M.Sc (Medical Physics)

Job description

Overview

Qualification: M.Sc (Physics) & Diploma in Radiological Physics or M.Sc (Medical Physics)

Job No.: TECH 09

Department: Support Staff and Tech

Location: Mumbai

Work Experience: 0 - 10 Years

Responsibilities

• To plan radiation treatments for cancer patients; perform dose calculations.
• To ensure accurate measurement of radiation output from sources employed in cancer therapy. To perform patient dosimetry as required.
• To investigate equipment performance, organize quality control practices, design radiation installations, and implement controls for medical radiation hazards.
• Responsible for radiation safety; design shields for treatment rooms; ensure teletherapy machines (scanners/computers) are operating safely; perform machine acceptance testing.
• To consult with Sr. Physicists, Medical Doctors, and CT Technicians; to provide instruction to professional staff in treatment planning; to assist in the development of new treatment techniques.
• To maintain required records, reports and files; collect necessary statistics.
• Report to the HOD regarding all safety aspects, all important equipment related aspects and mishaps immediately.
• To participate in academic activities of the department & organization.
• To be part of the Quality Initiative Improvement & protocols of the department & organization.

Qualifications

• M.Sc (Physics) & Diploma in Radiological Physics or M.Sc (Medical Physics)

Experience

• 0 - 10 Years