Medical Physicist

Albany Medical Center

City of Albany (NY)

On-site

USD 193,467 - 319,221

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Albany Medical Center is seeking a Medical Physicist to support safe and accurate radiation therapy delivery. Responsibilities include QA of equipment, treatment planning support, and maintaining patient care standards.

The ideal candidate must hold a Master's or PhD in Medical Physics or a related field, have 1-3 years' experience, and possess necessary certifications.

This position requires excellent collaboration skills with various staff members and adherence to regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

1-3 years' experience with IMRT, VMAT, SRS/SBRT required.
Perform routine and annual QA of radiation therapy equipment.
Investigate and resolve equipment or treatment delivery issues.

Responsibilities

Perform routine QA of radiation therapy equipment.
Conduct patient-specific QA for IMRT and SRS treatments.
Support image-guided radiation therapy procedures.

Skills

IMRT, VMAT, SRS/SBRT

Eclipse treatment planning system

QA of radiation therapy equipment

Patient-specific QA

Education

Master's Degree or PhD in Medical Physics or related field

ABR certification in Therapeutic Medical Physics within 180 Days

Licensure in NYS or permit to practice within 180 Days

Job description

Department/Unit: Radiation Oncology Physics & Dosimetry

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

Salary Range: $193,467.00 - $319,221.00

The Medical Physicist is responsible for supporting the safe, accurate, and effective delivery of radiation therapy through equipment commissioning and quality assurance, treatment planning support, radiation safety activities, and patient-specific QA procedures. The physicist works collaboratively with radiation oncologists, dosimetrists, therapists, other staff members, and vendors to maintain high standards of patient care and regulatory compliance.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Perform routine and annual QA of radiation therapy equipment.
Perform machine calibration and dosimetric measurements.
Conduct patient-specific QA for IMRT, VMAT, SRS, and SBRT treatments.
Perform weekly chart checks and treatment plan reviews.
Support image-guided radiation therapy and brachytherapy procedures.
Perform acceptance testing, commissioning, and validation of new equipment and software.
Investigate and resolve equipment or treatment delivery issues.
Maintain accurate QA documentation.
Ensure compliance with departmental, state, and federal regulations.
Assist with internal and external audits as needed.
Participate in radiation safety activities and quality improvement initiatives.
Work closely with radiation oncologists, dosimetrists, and therapists to support patient treatments.
Provide technical consultation regarding treatment planning and dose delivery.
Assist with troubleshooting equipment and workflow issues.
Maintain current knowledge of emerging technologies and clinical best practices.
Participate in departmental meetings and educational activities.

Qualifications

Master's Degree or PhD degree in Medical Physics or a related field from an accredited institution - required
1-3 years with IMRT, VMAT, SRS/SBRT, IGRT, and Eclipse treatment planning system - required
Routine and annual QA of radiation therapy equipment.
Patient-specific QA for IMRT, VMAT, SRS and SBRT treatments.
Treatment plan reviews and chart checks.
Investigate and resolve equipment or treatment delivery issues.
ABR - Amer Bd Of Radiology-Cert in Therapeutic Medical Physics within 180 Days - required
Licensure in NYS or permit to practice therapeutic medical physics within 180 Days - required

Physical Demands