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New York Proton Center The New York Proton Center (NYPC) is one of the most unique and respected clinical partnerships in the world of proton therapy. The collaboration between Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Montefiore Medical Center and Mount Sinai Health System brings state of the art proton therapy treatment to the patients of New York and the surrounding areas. Our team at NYPC is comprised of highly motivated, passionate, professional and engaged individuals working together as a dynamic team to deliver an exceptional level of patient care, providing the most advanced proton therapy technology. We offer our employees a competitive compensation and benefits package with flexibility for growth and career advancement. Position Summary
The Medical Physicist is responsible for all technical aspects of medical physics duties pertaining to operating a proton therapy (PT) clinic. This position ensures a safe environment for staff and accurate delivery of radiation to patients as directed by Physician Written Directives. Duties And Responsibilities
Ensure patient safety and staff safety for all radiation services and adhere to safety protocols as appropriate and required federal/state regulations and accrediting agencies and maintain records appropriately Provide calibration, QA, and maintenance of radiation therapy equipment and maintain records appropriately Performs and documents initial and weekly patient chart checks, as assigned, to verify accuracy Perform special physics consults and dosimetry as requested by the radiation oncologist. Participate in chart rounds and continue quality improvement Performs patient-specific radiation measurements and calculations Participates in research, development projects, and medical physics education program Performs duties in a manner to promote quality patient care and customer service/ satisfaction, while promoting safety, cost efficiency, and a commitment to the continuous quality improvement process Comply with all New York Proton Center policies related to Privacy Rules established under the Health Information Privacy and Portability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Perform other job-related duties, as assigned Qualifications
Master or Ph.D. Degree in Physics, Health Physics, Radiological Physics, Biophysics or Medical Physics Board eligible or certified by the American Board of Radiology or the American College of Medical Physics Eligible or licensed with New York State License as Therapeutic Radiological Physics Strong technical problem-solving skills Strong oral and written communication skills Ability to manage time and prioritize workflow Ability to work flexible hours as needed Two to five years’ recent experience with Proton radiation therapy preferred Knowledge of Electronic Medical Records and TPS, such as Aria and Eclipse preferred Our Offer
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package with flexibility for growth and career advancement. The base pay range for this position is $200,000.00/yr - $320,000.00/yr. Equality and Diversity
The New York Proton Center (NYPC) strives to maintain a workplace that accepts and appreciates the differences among our employees. The company will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, status with respect to public assistance or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.
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Medical Physicist
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New York Proton Center The New York Proton Center (NYPC) is one of the most unique and respected clinical partnerships in the world of proton therapy. The collaboration between Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Montefiore Medical Center and Mount Sinai Health System brings state of the art proton therapy treatment to the patients of New York and the surrounding areas. Our team at NYPC is comprised of highly motivated, passionate, professional and engaged individuals working together as a dynamic team to deliver an exceptional level of patient care, providing the most advanced proton therapy technology. We offer our employees a competitive compensation and benefits package with flexibility for growth and career advancement. Position Summary
The Medical Physicist is responsible for all technical aspects of medical physics duties pertaining to operating a proton therapy (PT) clinic. This position ensures a safe environment for staff and accurate delivery of radiation to patients as directed by Physician Written Directives. Duties And Responsibilities
Ensure patient safety and staff safety for all radiation services and adhere to safety protocols as appropriate and required federal/state regulations and accrediting agencies and maintain records appropriately Provide calibration, QA, and maintenance of radiation therapy equipment and maintain records appropriately Performs and documents initial and weekly patient chart checks, as assigned, to verify accuracy Perform special physics consults and dosimetry as requested by the radiation oncologist. Participate in chart rounds and continue quality improvement Performs patient-specific radiation measurements and calculations Participates in research, development projects, and medical physics education program Performs duties in a manner to promote quality patient care and customer service/ satisfaction, while promoting safety, cost efficiency, and a commitment to the continuous quality improvement process Comply with all New York Proton Center policies related to Privacy Rules established under the Health Information Privacy and Portability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Perform other job-related duties, as assigned Qualifications
Master or Ph.D. Degree in Physics, Health Physics, Radiological Physics, Biophysics or Medical Physics Board eligible or certified by the American Board of Radiology or the American College of Medical Physics Eligible or licensed with New York State License as Therapeutic Radiological Physics Strong technical problem-solving skills Strong oral and written communication skills Ability to manage time and prioritize workflow Ability to work flexible hours as needed Two to five years’ recent experience with Proton radiation therapy preferred Knowledge of Electronic Medical Records and TPS, such as Aria and Eclipse preferred Our Offer
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package with flexibility for growth and career advancement. The base pay range for this position is $200,000.00/yr - $320,000.00/yr. Equality and Diversity
The New York Proton Center (NYPC) strives to maintain a workplace that accepts and appreciates the differences among our employees. The company will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, status with respect to public assistance or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.
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