Senior Medical Physicist

Position Summary

As a top cancer care provider in Florida, Orlando Health Cancer Institute is a comprehensive, multidisciplinary

cancer program consisting of six treatment sites and more than 10 practice locations that serve the region's adult oncology needs. Specializing in more than 200 types of cancer, an expert team of medical professionals provides personalized care with the most state-of-the-art technologies, such as advanced radiation and proton therapies, and bone marrow transplant and cellular therapy. Through a robust research program, the institute also supports physician involvement in numerous research studies and clinical trials that give patients access to innovative diagnosis, treatment and symptom management options. In addition to being accredited by the Commission on Cancer, a program of the American College of Surgeons, Orlando Health Cancer Institute has earned accreditations and certifications in several areas - including medical oncology and hematology/oncology, radiation oncology, cellular therapy, rectal cancer, and breast care - from the respective accrediting organizations, and recently was named in the 2023 Becker's Hospital Review "60 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs" list.

Orlando Health Cancer Institute is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes 24 award-winninghospitals and ERs, 9 specialty institutes, 14 urgent care centers, 100+ primary care practices and more than 60 outpatient facilities that span Florida's east to west coasts and beyond. Collectively, we honor our 100-year legacy by providing care for more than 142,000 inpatient and 3.9 million outpatient visits each year.

Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible so that you can be present for your passions. "Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work" is not just something we say, it's our promise.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions
1. Administrative
1.1 In collaboration with the Chairman of the Department of Radiation Oncology, the Administrator, the Chief Therapist and the Nurse Manager, plan for the proper allocation of Department resources, incljuding equipment usage, selection and replacement; staffing requirements, assignment and recruitment; budget preparation; program operation and continuing review of policies and procedures.
1.2 Directly supervise physicists, dosimetrists and Therapists.
1.3 Authorize purchase of equipment, supplies etc. as required for the routine operation of the Department.
1.4 Develop and administer a comprehensive maintenance program for all major equipment within the Department.
1.5 Develop and administer a comprehensive Quality Assurance (QA) program for all treatment modalities, localization procedures and computational equipment and programs sufficient to assure the accurate delivery of prescribed dose to patients.
1.6 Collaborate with the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) to develop and administer a comprehensive radiation safety program in compliance with relevant State of Florida Department of Health rules and regulations and licenses, including a personnel radiation monitoring program.
1.7 Monitor on a regular basis the performance of the therapy staff and treatment areas and provide the necessary equipment and support to assure the accurate delivery of patient treatments.
2. Consultative
2.1 Develop performance, acceptance testing and commissioning specifications for all newly acquired equipment. Approve for clinical use. Review staff training and competency.
2.2 Calculate, or review, and certify for use all shielding for new or modified radiation areas.
2.3 Collaborate, as requested, with the Radiation Oncologist and/or physics and/or dosimetry staff on individual patient treatment plans using all appropriate treatment modalities available within the Department of Radiation Oncology.
2.4 Develop, or review, and approve for clinical use new or non-standard treatment techniques.
2.5 Provide, as requested, statistical analysis for evaluation of treatment efficacy.
2.6 Review and approve for use all necessary charts and tables for all treatment units to enable the accurate calculation of patient treatments.
2.7 Evaluate and approve for use new or improved treatment aids applicators or instruments.
2.8 Research and evaluate new developments in the field of Radiation Oncology to assess the need for and acquisition of new or improved equipment for simulation, planning or treatment.
3. Treatment Planning
3.1 Evaluate all treatment machine specific data required for accurate calculation of patient treatments. Verify accuracy of computer calculations and approve for clinical use. Review regularly and update as required in accordance with established QA program.
3.2 Review and approve for clinical use all new and special treatment procedures. Periodically review current treatment procedures and update as required. Initiate and periodically review a written procedure manual for standard calculation techniques.
3.3 Calculate or review and approve for submission benchmark calculations and studies done for formal clinical trials and protocols. Review before treatment protocol patients and review the documentation of their treatment before submission.
4. Maintenance and Quality Assurance (QA)
4.1 Periodically review QA records of all radiation producing equipment to assure it's proper function and to identify possible trends or impending breakdowns.
4.2 Perform or review regular calibrations and routine QA checks on all radiation producing equipment. Perform and evaluate annual calibration of all radiation producing equipment and maintain appropriate records. Update treatment planning computer systems, charts and tables as appropriate.
4.3 Review results of test procedures for computer software updates and approve for clinical use.
4.4 Supervise the maintenance of the radioactive materials storage area. Supervise the preparation and handling of radioactive material for patient treatment and maintain appropriate records.
4.5 Develop, implement and periodically review a program of in-vivo dosimetry.
4.6 Develop and administer a comprehensive program of maintenance and calibration of instrumentation used for the calibration of radiation sources (linear accelerator, HDR, etc.), measurement of radiation dose and monitoring of patient and staff exposure.

Other Related Functions
5. Other Related Duties
5.1 Periodically review records of radioactive material use. Assist the Radiation Safety Officer with the Quality Management Program and annually review and update, as required departmental policies and procedures.
5.2 Supervise the program of weekly chart review for patients under treatment.
5.3 Assure compliance within the Department with all applicable rules and regulations as set forth by the Florida Department of Health in Chapter
64E-5, Florida Administrative Code (FAC). Write all license applications and amendments to be filed by the appropriate Corporate Officer. Cooperate with State and Federal inspecting agencies.
5.4 Collaborate with Department Heads and representatives of ancillary departments and services and vendors to assure the efficient operation of the Department and effective patient treatment.
5.5 Participate as required in corporate wide training, continuing education and committees to assure compliance with Corporate and Department policies and regulatory agencies. Provide continuing education training for radiation and ancillary staff as required.
5.6 Treat all patients and staff in a courteous and understanding manner, preserving their privacy and dignity at all times. Demonstrate sensitivity to the special needs and concerns of the aged, infirm and impaired.
5.7 Address all issues in a prompt and professional manner.

Qualifications

Education/Training
Doctoral degree in medical physics or the physical sciences.

Licensure/Certification
Current license in the State of Florida as a Therapeutic Radiological Physicist. License must be renewed every two years.
Current certification as a Therapeutic Radiologic Physicist (ABR TRP) by the American Board of Radiology. Certifications received prior to 2002 are not time limited and do not require renewal, while those received 2002 or later must be renewed every 10 years.

Experience
Three years full time clinical experience working under the direction of a physicist certified by the American Board of Radiology, or equivalent training.