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Radiation oncology clinical physicists are professionals primarily engaged in the evaluation, planning, delivery and optimization of radiation treatments. A primary responsibility is the accurate determination and specification of the radiation dosage for each treatment. The treatment planning functions include consultation with the clinician to design treatment plans, the preparation of the technical details for the deliveries, the correct implementation of the treatment plan, and the quality assurance and progress review of the treatment. Physicists with expertise in computer science applications will develop digital solutions to provide cost effective processes to integrate the above activities. At a more basic but critical level, clinical physicists develop and implement radiation dosimetry protocols and data bases for all radiation sources in the department (from machines, and sealed brachytherapy sources) to meet national and State standards. They report to the section chief or the Chief of Medical Physics.
Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.
Patient Care
- Work alongside with radiation oncologists to provide all the needed support for safe radiation treatments, including simulations, image processing, treatment plan designs and treatment deliveries to ensure correct radiation dosages and patient safety including decision to suspend treatments when necessary.
- Participate and supervise all brachytherapy applications including dosimetric verification, treatment planning, documentation, and all radiation safety issues, including decision to stop treatments.
- Implement special irradiation procedures, such as intensity modulated therapy, image guided radiation therapy, total body irradiation, stereotactic radiosurgery.
- Participate in departmental chart reviews, experimental trials, national clinical protocols, and provide documentation to support these efforts.
- Coordinate with other departments and integrate medical imaging information to assure patient care is seamless.
- Develop and implement protocols for radiation dose specifications to meet national and state regulations.
- May develop and implement protocols for stereotactic body therapies, SBRT and SRS.
- Develop and maintain a State mandated Quality Management Program (QMP) covering external beam procedures and material license applications (brachytherapy and radiopharmaceuticals for therapy)
- Develop and implement quality assurance programs and dosimetric verification procedures for patients undergoing treatments.
- Design treatment facilities to meet the national and State radiation protection guidelines.
- Assume key role in purchase acquisition, installation, and commissioning of all new machines and treatment planning systems.
- Design computer programs to improve comprehensive analyses, processing and integration of imaging, planning and delivery information for maximum operational efficiency and accuracy. This is essential for image-guided and robotic techniques.
- Work with engineers in the diagnosis, repair, maintenance, including assessment for release of treatment machines for clinical use.
- Assist in supervision, coaching, training of dosimetrists, junior physicists, and physics assistants, and other radiation therapy personnel.
- Assist section chief in management of team effort.
- Assist the hospital administration by assuming a key role in managing the technical aspects of clinical programs: implementation, quality assurance, documentation.
- Apply quality improvement measures to enhance efficiency and safety of clinical programs.
- Work closely with administration to provide accurate documentation for billing and charge capture to ensure compliance.
- Work with Administration on strategic and fiscal planning for on campus and outreach programs.
- Participate in the teaching of therapist students, post-doctoral fellows, and clinical residents in radiation oncology.
- Participate in research and development projects under supervision and direction of senior faculty member.
MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree from a CAMPEP accredited medical physics program required.
- Completion of a CAMPEP – accredited medical physics residency in radiation oncology physics required.
- Clinical experience in radiation oncology physics is an advantage for this position. Evidence of the ability to act in a leadership/management role in his/her area of expertise, and computer programming experience are desired.
- Experience in the clinical application of treatment planning and attending for stereotactic therapy cases preferred
- Certification in Radiation Oncology Physics from the American Board of Radiology, American Board of Medical Physics or Canadian Board of Medical Physics, or eligibility for ABR certification, is required.
- For candidates with ABR certification prior to 2012, the requirement for completing a CAMPEP accredited medical physics residency is waived.
- In-depth understanding of various radiation therapy methods, such as external beam radiation, brachytherapy, and stereotactic radiosurgery.
- Expertise in using software for designing and optimizing radiation treatment plans.
- Knowledge of measuring and calculating radiation doses to ensure effective and safe treatment delivery.
- Understanding of how radiation affects biological tissues, which is crucial for optimizing treatment efficacy while minimizing side effects.
- Skills in calibrating radiation equipment and conducting regular quality assurance checks to ensure accurate and safe operation.
- Proficiency in using complex algorithms and computational models for treatment planning and dose calculation.
- Ability to tailor treatment plans to individual patient needs, considering anatomical and physiological differences.
- High level of precision in calculations and measurements to ensure the correct dose is delivered to the target area.
- Ability to address and resolve issues that arise during treatment planning and delivery.
- Ability to working closely with radiation oncologists, dosimetrists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement effective treatment plans.
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
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