Akumin®
Overview
The Oncology Physicist is primarily engaged in ensuring high standards in the planning/optimization, delivery and evaluation of radiation therapy. The Physicist is responsible for ensuring accurate and consistent performance of radiological equipment and for verifying the accuracy and adequacy of treatment plans and dose calculations. The Clinical Medical Physicist also acts as the clinic’s primary resource for ensuring the safe use of radiation. Responsibilities
Ensure that all radiation oncology treatment, simulation machines and all sealed brachytherapy sources are correctly calibrated according to accepted protocols. Assist with the implementation of a comprehensive quality control program for radiation-producing equipment to assure constant acceptable performance for patient safety and treatment efficiency. Assist the Chief Physicist with determining technical specifications for selecting new equipment, supervise installation of new equipment, perform acceptance testing, and measure performance parameters to ensure accurate clinical implementation of new equipment. Implement and quality assure procedures for planning and delivery of radiotherapy, including technical specifications/tolerances and the workflow of the process (including supervision and QC review of treatment plans and dose calculations). Manage a comprehensive system for error prevention, including analysis of incidents and near misses, with a focus on improving processes to minimize risk to patients and staff. Serve as a resource for training and continuing education for all Radiation Oncology staff. Position Requirements
Master’s Degree required. Certification in Therapeutic Radiological Physics required from one of the following:
The American Board of Radiology or The American Board of Medical Physics or The Canadian College of Physicists in Medicine
CPR Certification preferred. Experience as a radiation oncology medical physicist required, including clinical experience with linac calibrations and QC, treatment planning system QC and routine use, sealed isotope therapy and radiation safety, IMRT planning and delivery, computer systems quality control, and medical physics program documentation. Job may require up to 50% local travel. COVID-19 vaccination may be a condition of employment. Pre-employment background check and drug screen are required as a condition of employment. Physical Requirements
Standard office environment. The employee may be exposed to radioactive isotopes, ionizing radiation, and a strong magnetic field. More than 50% of the time: Sit, stand, walk; repetitive movement of hands, arms and legs; see, speak and hear to communicate with patients. Less than 50% of the time: Stoop, kneel or crawl; climb and balance; carry and lift (ability to move non-ambulatory patients from a sitting or lying position for transfer or exam). Additional Information
Residents living in CA, NY, Jersey City, NJ, WA and CO may view pay range information. Akumin Operating Corp. and its divisions are an equal opportunity employer and we believe in diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity & expression, status as a protected veteran, or disability. Job Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology Industries: Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Akumin. Get notified about new Physicist jobs in Charleston, WV.
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The Oncology Physicist is primarily engaged in ensuring high standards in the planning/optimization, delivery and evaluation of radiation therapy. The Physicist is responsible for ensuring accurate and consistent performance of radiological equipment and for verifying the accuracy and adequacy of treatment plans and dose calculations. The Clinical Medical Physicist also acts as the clinic’s primary resource for ensuring the safe use of radiation. Responsibilities
Ensure that all radiation oncology treatment, simulation machines and all sealed brachytherapy sources are correctly calibrated according to accepted protocols. Assist with the implementation of a comprehensive quality control program for radiation-producing equipment to assure constant acceptable performance for patient safety and treatment efficiency. Assist the Chief Physicist with determining technical specifications for selecting new equipment, supervise installation of new equipment, perform acceptance testing, and measure performance parameters to ensure accurate clinical implementation of new equipment. Implement and quality assure procedures for planning and delivery of radiotherapy, including technical specifications/tolerances and the workflow of the process (including supervision and QC review of treatment plans and dose calculations). Manage a comprehensive system for error prevention, including analysis of incidents and near misses, with a focus on improving processes to minimize risk to patients and staff. Serve as a resource for training and continuing education for all Radiation Oncology staff. Position Requirements
Master’s Degree required. Certification in Therapeutic Radiological Physics required from one of the following:
The American Board of Radiology or The American Board of Medical Physics or The Canadian College of Physicists in Medicine
CPR Certification preferred. Experience as a radiation oncology medical physicist required, including clinical experience with linac calibrations and QC, treatment planning system QC and routine use, sealed isotope therapy and radiation safety, IMRT planning and delivery, computer systems quality control, and medical physics program documentation. Job may require up to 50% local travel. COVID-19 vaccination may be a condition of employment. Pre-employment background check and drug screen are required as a condition of employment. Physical Requirements
Standard office environment. The employee may be exposed to radioactive isotopes, ionizing radiation, and a strong magnetic field. More than 50% of the time: Sit, stand, walk; repetitive movement of hands, arms and legs; see, speak and hear to communicate with patients. Less than 50% of the time: Stoop, kneel or crawl; climb and balance; carry and lift (ability to move non-ambulatory patients from a sitting or lying position for transfer or exam). Additional Information
Residents living in CA, NY, Jersey City, NJ, WA and CO may view pay range information. Akumin Operating Corp. and its divisions are an equal opportunity employer and we believe in diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity & expression, status as a protected veteran, or disability. Job Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology Industries: Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Akumin. Get notified about new Physicist jobs in Charleston, WV.
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