Radiology - Medical Physicist

Cynet Health; Royal Oak (MI); On-site; USD 118,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking a Radiology - Medical Physicist to support the Oncology department. You will perform radiotherapy planning, QA, and clinical service with guidance from leadership.

Requirements include a CAMPEP residency or 1–2 years related experience, and a Master’s degree or PhD in physics or medical physics. Licensure and ABR certification on hire are expected along with ongoing education.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in physics, medical physics, or related field.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience or CAMPEP residency in Oncology.

Responsibilities

• Manage and review radiotherapy treatment planning and QA procedures.
• Provide clinical service and consult with radiation oncologists on plans.
• Ensure accuracy of dose delivery and treatment parameters.
• Educate staff and participate in research and protocol development.
• Promote advancement of technology in treatment delivery.

Skills

Medical Physics expertise

Radiation therapy QA

CAMPEP residency

Education

Master’s degree or PhD in physics/medical physics

Job description

Radiology - Medical Physicist

Profession: Medical Physicist

Specialty: Proton Physics

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Day

Hours per Shift: 8-10 hours

Experience: Minimum 1 year of relevant experience, completion of a CAMPEP approved Medical Physics residency program in Clienttion Oncology or 1-2 years experience in a related field desirable.

License: Authorized Medical Physicist on a Nuclear Regulatory License.

Certifications: CRT Medical Physics ABR or CRT Therapeutic Medical Physics ABR upon hire required.

Must-Have: Master’s degree or PhD in physics, medical physics, or related field.

Description:The Staff Physicist works within the Department of Clienttion Oncology.They report to the Chief of Physics and work under the guidance of the Director of Clinical Physics.They perform and review all aspects of radiotherapy patient and equipment related planning and quality assurance.The primary responsibility is to assure the best possible treatment is provided to patients in Clienttion Oncology.Responsibilities include clinical service, research/development, and education/training based on assignments from leadership.

Essential Functions:Manage and monitor clinical treatment processes, procedures, and staff performing daily calibrations for all therapy and imaging equipment.Perform acceptance testing, commissioning, and routine QA of all radiotherapy and imaging equipment according to industry standards and regulations.Assist in the development of and ensure staff adherence to all medical physics and dosimetry QA procedures and policies.Provide consultation with radiation oncologists on treatment plans and protocols.Ensure accuracy of computerized patient treatment plans performed by dosimetry staff.Assist dosimetry staff with patient-specific radiation measurements and calculations.Manage and perform measurement and analysis of data used for treatment planning computer software.Participate in the acquisition and storage of data for treatment plans and evaluations.Assure accuracy of dose delivery, patient position, treatment unit parameters, and settings used for treatment.Assist in credentialing and supporting clinical trials.Promote clinical implementation of advanced technology and techniques to improve treatment delivery.Follow regulatory compliance with all applicable agencies affecting radiological physics services.Ensure accurate production of treatment accessories through monitoring of production techniques and QA processes.

Research and Development:Participate in clinical research focused on treatment planning optimization and improvement of dose delivery accuracy.Promote and lead advanced technology development and clinical applications.Participate in clinical translational studies and protocol development.Effort to obtain extramural funds for clinical research and technology development.

Education and Training:Educate radiation oncology staff, including residents and students.Mentor radiation oncology residents and graduate students on research projects.Facilitate training and continuing education of clinical staff on treatment techniques and technology.

Physical Demands:Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs from pallet to waist, and from waist to overhead.Frequently handle and reach above shoulder height.Sitting and forward bending are required.Frequent finger and hand dexterity.

Client is committed to granting reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws.