Position Overview

We are in search of a qualified and board-certified Radiation Oncology Physicist to enhance our dedicated team. This role is pivotal in collaborating with a physician and a dosimetrist, while being part of a larger network of over 30 medical physicists nationwide. If you excel in communication and teamwork, and are eager to make an immediate impact on patient care and operational improvements, we invite you to explore this opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

The primary focus of the Oncology Physicist is to uphold the highest standards in the planning, optimization, delivery, and evaluation of radiation therapy. Responsibilities include:

• Ensuring the precise calibration of all radiation oncology treatment and simulation machines, along with sealed brachytherapy sources, in accordance with established protocols.
• Assisting in the development and implementation of a comprehensive quality control program for radiation-producing equipment, ensuring consistent performance for patient safety and treatment efficacy.
• Collaborating with the Chief Physicist to determine technical specifications for new equipment, overseeing installation, conducting acceptance testing, and measuring performance parameters for clinical implementation.
• Implementing and assuring quality procedures for the planning and delivery of radiotherapy, including technical specifications and workflow processes.
• Managing a robust error prevention system, focusing on learning from incidents to enhance processes and minimize risks to patients and staff.
• Serving as a key resource for training and continuing education for all Radiation Oncology personnel.

Qualifications

To be considered for this role, candidates should possess:

• A Master's degree or equivalent experience (MS, MA, MBA).
• Certification in Therapeutic Radiologic Physics from recognized boards such as the American Board of Radiology (ABR), the American Board of Medical Physics (ABMP), or the Canadian College of Physics in Medicine (CCPM). Board-eligible candidates are encouraged to apply.
• CPR Certification.
• Clinical experience as a radiation oncology medical physicist, including expertise in linac calibrations, treatment planning system quality control, sealed isotope therapy, radiation safety, IMRT planning and delivery, and medical physics program documentation.

Work Environment

This position involves working with advanced technologies and equipment, including:

• Varian iX Linac for treatments including 2D/3D, IMRT, and SBRT.
• Phillips Large Bore CT for simulation.
• Cloud-based Varian treatment planning systems, including Mosaiq R&V and Eclipse.
• A comprehensive suite of MIM and RadFormation workflow tools.

Company Overview

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workplace. We value the contributions of all qualified applicants and ensure consideration for employment without discrimination based on any protected characteristic.

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