Valley Health
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Valley Health . The Physicist provides all reasonable aspects of medical physics support to radiation therapy as a scientific and technical expert for the department. The Physicist ensures safe, effective, and accurate delivery of radiation to achieve the desirable therapeutic outcome as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist, by applying recommendations from AAPM, ASTRO, and ACR. The Physicist communicates and provides appropriate documentation in a clear, concise manner. The Physicist participates in continuing education to stay abreast of progressive QC/QA methods, patient treatment techniques, and regulatory requirements. The Physicist reports to the Senior Physicist and does not manage any caregivers. The Physicist effectively communicates with all levels of internal and external clients. The Winchester Medical Center radiation oncology program is accredited by APEX and the Physicist will be expected to support re-accreditation. The center is implementing new technology on Varian TrueBeam systems such as HyperArc (treatments to multiple brain SRS lesions in a single isocenter) and iCBCT (iterative CBCT). The Physicist is expected to support the implementation of any future treatment techniques. The department is equipped with 2 Varian TrueBeam accelerators, Phillips Big Bore CT Simulator, Varian GammaMed HDR unit, Varian Aria and Eclipse Systems, and Mobius system. Responsibilities
Provide medical physics support to radiation therapy as a scientific and technical expert for the department. Ensure safe, effective, and accurate delivery of radiation as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist. Apply recommendations from AAPM, ASTRO, and ACR. Communicate clearly and document appropriately; participate in continuing education to stay current with QC/QA methods, treatment techniques, and regulatory requirements. Support accreditation efforts (APEX) and participate in implementation of new treatment techniques and technologies (e.g., HyperArc, iCBCT) as applicable. Collaborate with internal and external clients at all levels. Support the radiation oncology program's equipment and software (e.g., Varian TrueBeam systems, CT Simulator, HDR, Aria, Eclipse, Mobius). Education
M.S. or Ph.D. in Medical Physics, or a closely related field, graduated from a CAMPEP accredited residency. Board certified or board eligible. Experience
Basic knowledge of keyboarding and Microsoft Office. Minimum 1 year of experience required. Previous physician office experience required. Certification & Licensures
Board eligible required. Must become board-certificated within one year of hire. Qualifications
Competent to successfully interact with patients according to their special needs which may apply based on the age of the patient served. FLSA Classification
Exempt Physical Demands
16 B Advanced Practice Clinician Seniority level
Not Applicable Employment type
Full-time Job function
Health Care Provider Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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Join to apply for the
Medical Physicist
role at
Valley Health . The Physicist provides all reasonable aspects of medical physics support to radiation therapy as a scientific and technical expert for the department. The Physicist ensures safe, effective, and accurate delivery of radiation to achieve the desirable therapeutic outcome as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist, by applying recommendations from AAPM, ASTRO, and ACR. The Physicist communicates and provides appropriate documentation in a clear, concise manner. The Physicist participates in continuing education to stay abreast of progressive QC/QA methods, patient treatment techniques, and regulatory requirements. The Physicist reports to the Senior Physicist and does not manage any caregivers. The Physicist effectively communicates with all levels of internal and external clients. The Winchester Medical Center radiation oncology program is accredited by APEX and the Physicist will be expected to support re-accreditation. The center is implementing new technology on Varian TrueBeam systems such as HyperArc (treatments to multiple brain SRS lesions in a single isocenter) and iCBCT (iterative CBCT). The Physicist is expected to support the implementation of any future treatment techniques. The department is equipped with 2 Varian TrueBeam accelerators, Phillips Big Bore CT Simulator, Varian GammaMed HDR unit, Varian Aria and Eclipse Systems, and Mobius system. Responsibilities
Provide medical physics support to radiation therapy as a scientific and technical expert for the department. Ensure safe, effective, and accurate delivery of radiation as prescribed by the Radiation Oncologist. Apply recommendations from AAPM, ASTRO, and ACR. Communicate clearly and document appropriately; participate in continuing education to stay current with QC/QA methods, treatment techniques, and regulatory requirements. Support accreditation efforts (APEX) and participate in implementation of new treatment techniques and technologies (e.g., HyperArc, iCBCT) as applicable. Collaborate with internal and external clients at all levels. Support the radiation oncology program's equipment and software (e.g., Varian TrueBeam systems, CT Simulator, HDR, Aria, Eclipse, Mobius). Education
M.S. or Ph.D. in Medical Physics, or a closely related field, graduated from a CAMPEP accredited residency. Board certified or board eligible. Experience
Basic knowledge of keyboarding and Microsoft Office. Minimum 1 year of experience required. Previous physician office experience required. Certification & Licensures
Board eligible required. Must become board-certificated within one year of hire. Qualifications
Competent to successfully interact with patients according to their special needs which may apply based on the age of the patient served. FLSA Classification
Exempt Physical Demands
16 B Advanced Practice Clinician Seniority level
Not Applicable Employment type
Full-time Job function
Health Care Provider Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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