Northwestern Medicine
Medical Physics Resident - Radiation Oncology, Full-Time, Days
Northwestern Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Overview
Description
The Medical Physics Resident (also known as Medical Dosimetrist Trainee, Medical Physicist PhD, or Medical Physicist- Masters) reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
The Medical Physics Resident will gain experience in dosimetry, treatment planning, brachytherapy, different imaging modalities, SRS planning and treatment, MR-guided treatment, quality assurance, dosimetry used in the field and special procedures such as TBI and TSET under the supervision of a board-certified medical physicist and radiation oncologist. This is a benefit-eligible, two-year temporary position for training purposes.
Under the tutelage of the qualified medical physicist (QMP), dosimetry staff, and therapist, over the course of a two-year period, the MPR will participate and learn under direct supervision of staff physicists and the Director of educational coordinator:
Responsibilities
Develop and verify the prescribed radiation treatment plan for a given patient in consultation with the radiation oncologist for different modality of radiation treatment: External beam, Radiosurgery (gamma knife), Hyperthermia, MR-Linac and Brachytherapy
Participate in multi-image CT, MRI, PET, PET/CT registration and dose calculation process.
Involve in treatment simulation and treatment procedures
Assist with initial, weekly and final chart check
Participate in decision making for bolus thickness, custom block, immobilization device and best setup for simulation and treatment
Help perform and verify accuracy of treatment calculations under direct supervision of QMP.
Create and oversee the implementation of complex treatment plans, including but not limited to: IMRT, IGRT, CBCT, IGRT, VMAT, SBRT, adaptive planning
Participate in-vivo dose measurement using TLDs, diodes, Mosfets, film, and other detectors, recording, and communicating the results appropriately.
Perform and record weekly, monthly and annual physics quality control and quality assurance processes.
Learn treatment planning using CT, MRI, PET data.
Orients to Additional Physics Functions:
Assist in commissioning of new equipment, development of new treatment techniques, shielding calculation for a new treatment room, quantitative analysis of clinical trial data, and other appropriate clinical duties.
Perform and analyze pertinent functions for quality control of radiation devices, and provides documentation.
Assist with clinical research projects
Assist with special procedures such as LDR & HDR Brachytherapy and Gamma Knife
Additional Functions:
Adheres to all radiation safety policies and procedures, ensuring the safety of patients, visitors and staff at all times.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with staff throughout the department.
Promotes a positive work environment and proper learning attitude for the training
Qualifications Required :
MS or PhD Degree in Medical Physics or related Physical Sciences from a CAMPEP-accredited Educational Institution
Strong communication and organizational skills
Preferred:
Some real hands on experience in clinic
Enthusiasm and eagerness to learn
Great inter-person skill and ability to work in a group
Strong computer and/or engineering experience
Previous clinical experiences in medical physics or dosimetry
Proven skills in independent clinical research resulting in publication in peer reviewed journals
Equal Opportunity Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
Benefits We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.
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The Medical Physics Resident (also known as Medical Dosimetrist Trainee, Medical Physicist PhD, or Medical Physicist- Masters) reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
The Medical Physics Resident will gain experience in dosimetry, treatment planning, brachytherapy, different imaging modalities, SRS planning and treatment, MR-guided treatment, quality assurance, dosimetry used in the field and special procedures such as TBI and TSET under the supervision of a board-certified medical physicist and radiation oncologist. This is a benefit-eligible, two-year temporary position for training purposes.
Under the tutelage of the qualified medical physicist (QMP), dosimetry staff, and therapist, over the course of a two-year period, the MPR will participate and learn under direct supervision of staff physicists and the Director of educational coordinator:
Responsibilities
Develop and verify the prescribed radiation treatment plan for a given patient in consultation with the radiation oncologist for different modality of radiation treatment: External beam, Radiosurgery (gamma knife), Hyperthermia, MR-Linac and Brachytherapy
Participate in multi-image CT, MRI, PET, PET/CT registration and dose calculation process.
Involve in treatment simulation and treatment procedures
Assist with initial, weekly and final chart check
Participate in decision making for bolus thickness, custom block, immobilization device and best setup for simulation and treatment
Help perform and verify accuracy of treatment calculations under direct supervision of QMP.
Create and oversee the implementation of complex treatment plans, including but not limited to: IMRT, IGRT, CBCT, IGRT, VMAT, SBRT, adaptive planning
Participate in-vivo dose measurement using TLDs, diodes, Mosfets, film, and other detectors, recording, and communicating the results appropriately.
Perform and record weekly, monthly and annual physics quality control and quality assurance processes.
Learn treatment planning using CT, MRI, PET data.
Orients to Additional Physics Functions:
Assist in commissioning of new equipment, development of new treatment techniques, shielding calculation for a new treatment room, quantitative analysis of clinical trial data, and other appropriate clinical duties.
Perform and analyze pertinent functions for quality control of radiation devices, and provides documentation.
Assist with clinical research projects
Assist with special procedures such as LDR & HDR Brachytherapy and Gamma Knife
Additional Functions:
Adheres to all radiation safety policies and procedures, ensuring the safety of patients, visitors and staff at all times.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with staff throughout the department.
Promotes a positive work environment and proper learning attitude for the training
Qualifications Required :
MS or PhD Degree in Medical Physics or related Physical Sciences from a CAMPEP-accredited Educational Institution
Strong communication and organizational skills
Preferred:
Some real hands on experience in clinic
Enthusiasm and eagerness to learn
Great inter-person skill and ability to work in a group
Strong computer and/or engineering experience
Previous clinical experiences in medical physics or dosimetry
Proven skills in independent clinical research resulting in publication in peer reviewed journals
Equal Opportunity Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
Benefits We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.
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