Atrium Health
Medical Physicist - Atrium Health Levine Cancer Proton Radiation Therapy FT
Atrium Health, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245
Overview
Medical Physicist - Atrium Health Levine Cancer Proton Radiation Therapy FT Join to apply for the Medical Physicist - Atrium Health Levine Cancer Proton Radiation Therapy FT role at Atrium Health. Department: 39026 Carolinas Medical Center - LC: Radiation Therapy: Advanced Status: Full time • Benefits Eligible: Yes • Hours Per Week: 40 This position is Sign-on Bonus eligible. Based on eligibility. Daily during clinic hours and as needed to support clinical operations. Responsibilities
Interested candidates will join Atrium Health Levine Cancer’s physics practice working alongside a dynamic care team. Atrium Health Levine Cancer provides patients with access to nationally renowned physicians and state-of-the-art treatments at 28 cancer care locations across the Carolinas, including 10 radiation therapy centers in the Charlotte, NC area. Atrium Health is recruiting a staff physicist to support clinical services for the Carolina’s only proton delivery system located at the Proton and Advanced Radiation Therapy Center (PARC) in uptown Charlotte. This facility also features GammaKnife radiotherapy and radiopharmaceutical administration. The facility is located on the same campus as a radiation therapy clinic that offers external beam radiotherapy and brachytherapy. The proton therapy delivery system is a Mevion s250i with Hyperscan technology and an in-room Stryker Airo CT. The system features Surface Image Guidance motion management system. The treatment planning system is Raystation version 2023B and ARIA is the oncology EMR. A dedicated GE CT scanner supports clinical simulations. A dedicated physics/dosimetry team supports the Proton and Advanced Radiation Therapy Center and consists of 2 physicists, 2 dosimetrists and a physics assistant in addition to the chief proton physicist. The 9 other Greater Charlotte-region Atrium Health Levine Cancer Radiation Therapy clinics are equipped with CT Simulators, Varian treatment planning, EMR and Clinac/Truebeam systems, with one clinic equipped with RayStation TPS, Mosaiq EMR and an Elekta Infinity linac. Levine Cancer’s Charlotte-area clinics have active SBRT and SRS programs and employ Surface Image Guidance Technology in most facilities. MIM Maestro image management software with AI contouring tools is also utilized. Active clinical projects include knowledge-based planning techniques, AI contouring, EPID dosimetry and QA standardization using a cloud-based platform. The Charlotte-area clinics host trainees in radiation therapy and launched a Medical Dosimetry Training Program and CAMPEP-approved residency program. Major Responsibilities
Provision of operational aspects of Medical Physics. Prepares and delivers continuing education to the radiation oncology staff related to medical physics, equipment, and radiation safety; coordinates annual inservices for the department. Performs acceptance testing and performance verification of x-ray equipment in the radiation oncology department. Coordinates maintenance of instrumentation required for quality control, image quality, and patient treatment measurements. Designs and fabricates treatment aides and treatment beam modifiers as needed. Consults with radiation oncologists and treatment staff on the physical and radiobiological aspects of patients\' treatments and development of treatment plans. Acquires and stores data needed for treatment and treatment plans in the planning computer. Calculates dose distributions and machine settings for patient treatments. Develops techniques to improve the delivery of radiation treatments. Acquires beam data for patient dose calculation. Calibration
Perform measurements that lead to calibration when needed. Use appropriate measuring devices to calibrate radiation sources. Perform annual calibration of all diagnostic and therapeutic radiation producing equipment in the department of radiation oncology. Coordinate calibration of equipment with standards laboratories; verify calibration of radioactive sources and materials as needed. Quality Control (QC) Programs
Develop and implement QC programs and policies for radiation equipment and patient treatment. Review and approve dosimetrists\' treatment plans for accuracy and appropriateness. Perform weekly chart checks and in-vivo dose verifications as needed. Maintain QA records and generate reports; perform scheduled QA tests per manufacturer, AAPM and IEMA guidelines. Ensure QC program meets regulatory and accreditation requirements. Oversee service and upgrades on radiation oncology equipment; sign off on service before clinical use. Perform annual absolute dose output checks with independent institutions as required. Continuous Practice Improvement
Stay abreast of new radiotherapeutic techniques; participate in training and knowledge sharing. Read medical physics literature and participate in chart rounds and department meetings. Assist in planning for resource allocation and equipment replacement as needed. Collaborate across facilities on network-wide projects; participate in patient discussion conferences. Radiation Safety
Implement, maintain and supervise radiation safety to meet state and federal laws and accreditation requirements. Act as radiation safety officer designee and assist in license preparation for radioactive materials. Maintain regulatory compliance and support other departments as appropriate. Education/Experience Required
MS or PhD in Medical Physics or PhD in Physics. CAMPEP-accredited residency in Therapeutic Medical Physics OR 3 years of clinical experience. Proton therapy experience is highly desired. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Clinical skills in QA testing, dosimetric calibration, external beam and brachytherapy treatments. Strong teamwork, communication, and presentation skills. Proficiency with radiation measurement devices and knowledge of state/federal regulations. Eligible for ABR certification in Therapeutic Medical Physics. Physical Requirements
Travel to other clinical sites may be required. May involve irregular hours and lifting up to 20-50 pounds occasionally. Pay Range
$85.00 - $136.00 Our Commitment to You
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package including compensation, benefits, retirement plans, and development opportunities. About Atrium Health Levine Cancer
Atrium Health Levine Cancer is part of Advocate Health, providing access to a network of cancer care locations with SBRT/SRS programs and advanced imaging and planning tools. The organization supports education and training programs for medical physics and dosimetry. Interested candidates will join a collaborative environment where physicists work across facilities on projects impacting patients' network-wide.
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Medical Physicist - Atrium Health Levine Cancer Proton Radiation Therapy FT Join to apply for the Medical Physicist - Atrium Health Levine Cancer Proton Radiation Therapy FT role at Atrium Health. Department: 39026 Carolinas Medical Center - LC: Radiation Therapy: Advanced Status: Full time • Benefits Eligible: Yes • Hours Per Week: 40 This position is Sign-on Bonus eligible. Based on eligibility. Daily during clinic hours and as needed to support clinical operations. Responsibilities
Interested candidates will join Atrium Health Levine Cancer’s physics practice working alongside a dynamic care team. Atrium Health Levine Cancer provides patients with access to nationally renowned physicians and state-of-the-art treatments at 28 cancer care locations across the Carolinas, including 10 radiation therapy centers in the Charlotte, NC area. Atrium Health is recruiting a staff physicist to support clinical services for the Carolina’s only proton delivery system located at the Proton and Advanced Radiation Therapy Center (PARC) in uptown Charlotte. This facility also features GammaKnife radiotherapy and radiopharmaceutical administration. The facility is located on the same campus as a radiation therapy clinic that offers external beam radiotherapy and brachytherapy. The proton therapy delivery system is a Mevion s250i with Hyperscan technology and an in-room Stryker Airo CT. The system features Surface Image Guidance motion management system. The treatment planning system is Raystation version 2023B and ARIA is the oncology EMR. A dedicated GE CT scanner supports clinical simulations. A dedicated physics/dosimetry team supports the Proton and Advanced Radiation Therapy Center and consists of 2 physicists, 2 dosimetrists and a physics assistant in addition to the chief proton physicist. The 9 other Greater Charlotte-region Atrium Health Levine Cancer Radiation Therapy clinics are equipped with CT Simulators, Varian treatment planning, EMR and Clinac/Truebeam systems, with one clinic equipped with RayStation TPS, Mosaiq EMR and an Elekta Infinity linac. Levine Cancer’s Charlotte-area clinics have active SBRT and SRS programs and employ Surface Image Guidance Technology in most facilities. MIM Maestro image management software with AI contouring tools is also utilized. Active clinical projects include knowledge-based planning techniques, AI contouring, EPID dosimetry and QA standardization using a cloud-based platform. The Charlotte-area clinics host trainees in radiation therapy and launched a Medical Dosimetry Training Program and CAMPEP-approved residency program. Major Responsibilities
Provision of operational aspects of Medical Physics. Prepares and delivers continuing education to the radiation oncology staff related to medical physics, equipment, and radiation safety; coordinates annual inservices for the department. Performs acceptance testing and performance verification of x-ray equipment in the radiation oncology department. Coordinates maintenance of instrumentation required for quality control, image quality, and patient treatment measurements. Designs and fabricates treatment aides and treatment beam modifiers as needed. Consults with radiation oncologists and treatment staff on the physical and radiobiological aspects of patients\' treatments and development of treatment plans. Acquires and stores data needed for treatment and treatment plans in the planning computer. Calculates dose distributions and machine settings for patient treatments. Develops techniques to improve the delivery of radiation treatments. Acquires beam data for patient dose calculation. Calibration
Perform measurements that lead to calibration when needed. Use appropriate measuring devices to calibrate radiation sources. Perform annual calibration of all diagnostic and therapeutic radiation producing equipment in the department of radiation oncology. Coordinate calibration of equipment with standards laboratories; verify calibration of radioactive sources and materials as needed. Quality Control (QC) Programs
Develop and implement QC programs and policies for radiation equipment and patient treatment. Review and approve dosimetrists\' treatment plans for accuracy and appropriateness. Perform weekly chart checks and in-vivo dose verifications as needed. Maintain QA records and generate reports; perform scheduled QA tests per manufacturer, AAPM and IEMA guidelines. Ensure QC program meets regulatory and accreditation requirements. Oversee service and upgrades on radiation oncology equipment; sign off on service before clinical use. Perform annual absolute dose output checks with independent institutions as required. Continuous Practice Improvement
Stay abreast of new radiotherapeutic techniques; participate in training and knowledge sharing. Read medical physics literature and participate in chart rounds and department meetings. Assist in planning for resource allocation and equipment replacement as needed. Collaborate across facilities on network-wide projects; participate in patient discussion conferences. Radiation Safety
Implement, maintain and supervise radiation safety to meet state and federal laws and accreditation requirements. Act as radiation safety officer designee and assist in license preparation for radioactive materials. Maintain regulatory compliance and support other departments as appropriate. Education/Experience Required
MS or PhD in Medical Physics or PhD in Physics. CAMPEP-accredited residency in Therapeutic Medical Physics OR 3 years of clinical experience. Proton therapy experience is highly desired. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Clinical skills in QA testing, dosimetric calibration, external beam and brachytherapy treatments. Strong teamwork, communication, and presentation skills. Proficiency with radiation measurement devices and knowledge of state/federal regulations. Eligible for ABR certification in Therapeutic Medical Physics. Physical Requirements
Travel to other clinical sites may be required. May involve irregular hours and lifting up to 20-50 pounds occasionally. Pay Range
$85.00 - $136.00 Our Commitment to You
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package including compensation, benefits, retirement plans, and development opportunities. About Atrium Health Levine Cancer
Atrium Health Levine Cancer is part of Advocate Health, providing access to a network of cancer care locations with SBRT/SRS programs and advanced imaging and planning tools. The organization supports education and training programs for medical physics and dosimetry. Interested candidates will join a collaborative environment where physicists work across facilities on projects impacting patients' network-wide.
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