Medical Physicist

Lexington Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and life insurance benefits

403(b) matching plan

Tuition reimbursement

Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Job summary

Lexington Health in Columbia, SC seeks a full-time Medical Physicist to join their Radiation Oncology team. The role involves quality assurance, calibrating equipment, and supporting oncologists with detailed treatment plans. Applicants must possess a Master's Degree in Medical Physics and have at least 3 years of clinical experience. Benefits start on day one including medical, dental, life insurance, and a 403(b) plan. Lexington Health is recognized for excellence in nursing care and work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant clinical experience in Radiation Oncology.
• Board certified or eligible in Medical Physics.

Responsibilities

• Reports to the Director and Medical Director concerning professional activities.
• Performs and verifies equipment, dosage, film, and patient QA measurements.
• Calibrates x-ray machines and determines radiation distribution.
• Documents dosimetry and physics parameters required for treatments.
• Assists Radiation Oncologists in treatment procedures.

Skills

Radiation therapy techniques

Dosimetry

Quality assurance procedures

Radiation safety

Patient communication

Education

Master's Degree in Medical Physics or related field

Tools

EPIC electronic health record

Job description

Radiation Oncology. Full Time. Day Shift. 8 hour shifts.

Lexington Health is a comprehensive network of care that includes six community medical and urgent care centers, nearly 80 physician practices and over 9,000 health care professionals, as well as Lexington Medical Center, a 607‑bed teaching hospital in West Columbia, South Carolina. It was selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare and was first in the state to achieve Magnet with Distinction status for excellence in nursing care. Consistently ranked as best in the Columbia Metro area by U.S. News & World Report, Lexington Health delivers more than 4,000 babies each year, performs more than 34,000 surgeries annually and is the region's third largest employer. Lexington Health also includes an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence, the state’s first HeartCARE Center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, and an Alzheimer’s care center. Its postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine, transitional year residencies, and an informatics fellowship.

Job Summary

• Reports to the Director and Medical Director concerning professional and technical activities in the Department.
• Checks the accuracy of treatment unit parameters and settings used for a patient’s treatment, including correct transfer of parameters between all equipment and required calculations.
• Prepares inverse and forward external beam and brachytherapy treatment plans, customized to each patient.
• Presents proposals to Medical Director/Director, such as new devices, protocols, or designs of equipment, changes in treatment, planning, research, etc.
• Performs and verifies equipment, dosage, film, and patient QA measurements.
• Performs specification, acceptance testing, and commissioning of new equipment.
• Calibrates diagnostic, planning, and therapeutic x‑ray machines and determines the distribution of radiation throughout the irradiated area. Transfers data into planning computers.
• Documents applicable dosimetry and physics parameters and calculations required to deliver the prescribed treatment in the electronic and paper charts.
• Performs weekly QA chart and dose reviews on each patient under treatment. Compares electronic vs written and actual treatment data.
• Outlines QA procedures which include tests to be performed, tolerances, and frequency of tests.
• Monitors daily linac and simulator QA values obtained by the Radiation Therapists.
• Arranges for external verification of dose values and calibration measures, such as annual TLD measurements, leak testing, calibration of radiation detection devices, etc.
• Assists the Radiation Oncologists in real‑time seed implant and intravascular brachytherapy.
• Determines post‑procedure dose determination of seed implants through CT studies.
• Consults with Radiation Oncologists per their request for special patient‑specific treatment considerations.
• Evaluates all conformal, IMRT, stereotactic and brachytherapy setups and dosimetry plans at the beginning or prior to beginning the course of treatment.
• Operates equipment delivering ionizing radiation to patients for therapy.
• Uses computer and video display terminal for computing and designing radiation therapy beams to the appropriate target.
• Offers input on treatment setup techniques.
• Calculates amount and activity of radioactive materials, confirms vendor’s stated values, receives, logs, registers, and assumes responsibility for radioactive materials from receipt through decay and disposal following established protocols.
• Maintains current and complete records and documentation of radiation safety, pertinent QA activities, calibration reports, and others as required by the Department Director, policy, and SC DHEC.
• Works cooperatively to assist DHEC and DNV representatives with on‑site regulatory inspections.
• Ensures proper radiation safety measures are in place for patients receiving brachytherapy. With the Radiation Oncologist, instructs nursing and other personnel on radiation precautions and self‑protection. Performs room and patient radiation surveys.
• Reviews monthly Landauer reports and posts in the Department. Notifies Director of special requests or changes in badging to be made with the RSO/designee.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, conferences, and workshops as requested by the Director or Medical Director. Researches current physics literature.
• Captures and reviews physics and applicable dosimetry charges accurately.
• Works with vendor’s service engineer for special equipment testing and calibration. Coordinates physics activities deemed applicable in coordination with or as a result of servicing.
• Communicates ongoing equipment problems or issues with the Director or Medical Director.
• Attends weekly departmental meetings.
• Serves on departmental CQI committee and other committees as designated.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Able to access and navigate the hospital's electronic health record (EPIC) when necessary.
• Performs annual training and testing required by Lexington Medical Center.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Master’s Degree in Medical Physics or related field.
• Minimum Years of Experience: 3 Years of relevant clinical experience in Radiation Oncology.
• Substitutable Education & Experience: None.
• Required Certifications/Licensure: Board certified or eligible in Medical Physics.
• Required Training: None.

Benefits

• Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits.
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
• Employees are eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one. LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.
• Employer paid life insurance – equal to 1x salary.
• Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary.
• Adoption assistance.
• LHI provides its full‑time employees employer paid short‑term disability and long‑term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Student loan forgiveness.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Lexington Health to provide equal opportunity of employment for all individuals, and to remain compliant with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Lexington Health strives to provide a discrimination‑free environment, and to recruit, select, on‑board, and employ all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation. Lexington Health endeavors to upgrade and promote employees from within the hospital where possible and consistent with the employee’s desires and abilities and the hospital’s needs.

Nearest Major Market: Columbia

Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina