Physicist, Full Time, HMC

Job Description Atlantic Health System, one of the largest non-profit healthcare organizations in New Jersey, is seeking a full-time medical physicist to join its Radiation Oncology Department at Hackettstown Medical Center. This position will also provide support at other Atlantic Health System locations. The successful candidate will work alongside a dedicated team of 6 physicians, 11 physicists, and 7 dosimetrists. Key responsibilities include delivering comprehensive clinical physics and dosimetry support, such as treatment planning, machine quality assurance (QA), and QA activities for 3D, IMRT, VMAT, SBRT, and SRS treatments. The physicist will also evaluate and implement new equipment and treatment techniques, contribute to system-wide projects, and participate in clinical research initiatives to advance radiation oncology services. Atlantic Health System operates six Varian linear accelerators, a CyberKnife system, and a Varian GammaMed brachytherapy unit. The network uses ARIA for record and verify, Eclipse V18 for treatment planning, including HyperArc for SRS/SRT. At Hackettstown Medical Center, a TrueBeam system treats approximately 25 patients daily, with access to a shared PET/CT scanner in collaboration with Radiology. A Mevion S250-FIT proton therapy system is scheduled for installation at Morristown Medical Center this year, providing opportunities to gain experience in proton therapy and contribute to the development of Atlantic Health's proton therapy program. Responsibilities: Treatment planning including 3D, VMAT, SRS, SBRT, etc. Specify and access dosimetric and treatment planning equipment, including measurement instruments for calibration, computerized treatment planning systems, water phantom systems, ionization chambers, diodes, and film densitometry systems. Participate in the specification, selection, and acceptance of radiation-producing machines, accessories, and treatment planning systems. Supervise commissioning and maintenance of radiation treatment equipment. Evaluate equipment for utility, age, condition, and make recommendations on replacement or obsolescence. Design and implement quality management protocols involving external beam radiotherapy equipment, including review and approval of procedures. Develop protocols for monitor units calculations to ensure consistency with prescriptions. Perform QA for linear accelerators, HDR remote afterloader, simulators, treatment equipment, and planning systems. Create treatment plans to deliver prescribed doses while sparing critical structures. Monitor patient treatments and record quality assurance data. Provide information for protocol patients as requested by QARC. Participate in chart rounds to review prescriptions and patient setup. Maintain documentation related to treatment plans and equipment. Collaborate with radiation therapists on patient setup and immobilization devices. Consult with Radiation Oncologists to develop customized treatment plans. Participate in HDR procedures. Engage in workflow and process improvements. Participate in and initiate clinical projects. Assist in commissioning and implementing new technologies in Radiation Oncology. Qualifications: Ph.D. or M.S. in Medical Physics with three years of clinical experience, or an equivalent degree with completion of a CAMPEP-accredited residency, with board certification or eligibility. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

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