Medical Physicist

Piedmont; Fayetteville (GA); On-site; USD 163,000 - 246,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Medical Physicist in Fayetteville, GA, to provide essential physics services for therapeutic radiation treatments, ensuring regulatory compliance and quality assurance. Candidates should possess a Master's degree in Medical Physics and relevant clinical experience. Join a team dedicated to enhancing patient care through technical expertise and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Three years of clinical experience in a radiation therapy department or completion of a CAMPEP approved residency.
• Board Eligible by the American Board of Radiology in Therapeutic Radiation Physics.
• Ability to be listed as an authorized user on State of Georgia Radioactive Material License.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise for treatment programs in radiation oncology.
• Perform quality assurance checks on equipment.
• Maintain expertise in treatment planning hardware and software.
• Perform physics chart checks during patient treatment.
• Lead performance improvement projects and participate in research.

Skills

Knowledge of current trends in medical physics

Effective verbal and written communication

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Team collaboration

Education

Masters of Science in Medical Physics or related discipline

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Description

JOB PURPOSE:

Provides physics services related to the planning and delivery of therapeutic radiation treatment in accordance with the Radiation Oncologist's prescription. Provides technical leadership including clinical set-up expertise to radiation oncologists, dosimetrists and therapists. Performs quality assurance checks according to regulatory requirements and industry standards for all department equipment.

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:

Masters of Science in Medical Physics, or related discipline.

Minimum Experience Required

Three years of clinical experience in a radiation therapy department or completion of a CAMPEP approved residency program.

Minimum Licensure/Certification Required By Law

Board Eligible by the American Board of Radiology in Therapeutic Radiation Physics

Ability to be listed as an authorized user on State of Georgia Radioactive Material License

Participation in the American Board of Radiology Maintenance of Certification Program

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES;

• Works collaboratively with radiation oncologists, medical dosimetrists, and radiation therapists to provide technical expertise for treatment programs in radiation oncology including, but not limited to, external beam, brachytherapy, radiosurgery, and radiopharmaceutical programs.
• Performs quality assurance checks based on industry standards on all equipment including, but not limited to, linear accelerators; CT scanners; treatment planning systems; and brachytherapy sources and equipment per AAPM recommendations and regulatory requirements.
• Maintains a high level of expertise in the use of the treatment planning and treatment delivery hardware and software and performs routine quality assurance checks and peer reviews of treatment plan quality.
• Performs physics chart checks during the course of care for patients under treatment; makes recommendations for policy and procedure updates; and provides oversight for the technical aspects of the treatment delivery process.
• Recommends opportunities for performance improvement and leads performance improvement projects; participates in research; and maintains a current industry knowledge by attending industry meetings and reviewing industry journals.
• Collaborates with physics and dosimetry staff at other Piedmont Healthcare locations for best practices.
• Provides staff in-services; radiation safety education; and participates in the instruction of medical physics residents, dosimetry students, and radiation therapy students rotating through the clinic.
• Participates as an active member of medical physics and radiation oncology initiatives, attends scheduled staff meetings, contributes positively to the growth of programs and services.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Works closely with radiology, as needed, for advanced imaging techniques and QA that benefit radiation oncology patients.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Knowledge of current trends in the field of medical physics.

Skill and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in-writing.

Skill and ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.

Ability to work as a member of a team.

Exposed to low-level radiation. Wears badge or equivalent to monitor exposure.

Able to maneuver and setup dosimetric phantoms for radiation measurements.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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