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Staff Physicist - Radiation Oncology
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Summit Health .
About Our Company
We’re a physician-led, patient‑centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.
Job Description
Acceptance/Commissioning of radiation therapy machines/software/equipment
Continuous quality assurance and dosimetry calibration of various equipment, external beam radiation, brachytherapy, CT simulator and Treatment Planning System.
External beam treatment planning (3D, IMRT, VMAT, SBRT and SRS) using Varian treatment planning system.
HDR Brachytherapy planning and treatment.
Physics support for SBRT, SRS, HDR and 4DCT.
Performs and evaluates patient related dosimetric measurements
Implementation of state and federal regulations.
Active participation in quality assurance programs
Accessibility to RTT and dosimetry staff for set up and delivery advice
Close interaction with SMG and IT staff
Close interaction with Varian for Truebeam maintenance and troubleshooting
Assistance to other health care professionals in optimizing the balance between the beneficial and deleterious effects of radiation
Compliance with applicable federal and state regulations
Active participation in software and/or hardware consideration and/or purchase
Develop and/or improve electronic and/or paper charting of all special procedures
Participate actively in the periodic recurring departmental accreditation process with national oversight body (APEX, ACR or ACRO)
Frequent collaboration with all clinical staff in SMG Department of Radiation Oncology
Protection of the patient and others from potentially harmful or excessive radiation
Measurement and characterization of radiation
Participate in the establishment of protocols to ensure safe, timely and accurate patient treatment planning and delivery
Conduct radiation safety education courses as required for all departmental staff
Performance of radiation exposure monitoring program within the department
Active participation in department’s clinical quality assurance endeavors
Education, Certification, Computer And Training Requirements
Certification in the specific subfield(s) of medical physics with its associated medical health physics aspects by an appropriate national certifying body and abides by the certifying body's requirements for continuing education.
Ph.D./MS in physics, medical physics, radiological physics, medical health physics, or equivalent disciplines from an accredited college or university
One year of clinical experience in a Radiation Oncology department
Proficiency in following modalities:
External beam planning, including 2D, 3D, IMRT, gating
Specialized EBRT to include SBRT and/or SRS
High dose rate brachytherapy
Radionuclide handling and/or therapy
BC/BE with certification by either:
The American Board of Radiology; or
The American Board of Medical Physics
Travel
Ability to commute to satellite offices as needed
Equal Opportunity Employer
Our Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Safety Disclaimer
Our Company cares about the safety of our employees and applicants. Our Company does not use chat rooms for job searches or communications. Our Company will never request personal information via informal chat platforms or unsecure email. Our Company will never ask for money or an exchange of money, banking or other personal information prior to the in-person interview. Be aware of potential scams while job seeking. Interviews are conducted at select Our Company locations during regular business hours only. For information on job scams, visit, https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/JobScams or file a complaint at https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/.
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Staff Physicist - Radiation Oncology
role at
Summit Health .
About Our Company
We’re a physician-led, patient‑centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.
Job Description
Acceptance/Commissioning of radiation therapy machines/software/equipment
Continuous quality assurance and dosimetry calibration of various equipment, external beam radiation, brachytherapy, CT simulator and Treatment Planning System.
External beam treatment planning (3D, IMRT, VMAT, SBRT and SRS) using Varian treatment planning system.
HDR Brachytherapy planning and treatment.
Physics support for SBRT, SRS, HDR and 4DCT.
Performs and evaluates patient related dosimetric measurements
Implementation of state and federal regulations.
Active participation in quality assurance programs
Accessibility to RTT and dosimetry staff for set up and delivery advice
Close interaction with SMG and IT staff
Close interaction with Varian for Truebeam maintenance and troubleshooting
Assistance to other health care professionals in optimizing the balance between the beneficial and deleterious effects of radiation
Compliance with applicable federal and state regulations
Active participation in software and/or hardware consideration and/or purchase
Develop and/or improve electronic and/or paper charting of all special procedures
Participate actively in the periodic recurring departmental accreditation process with national oversight body (APEX, ACR or ACRO)
Frequent collaboration with all clinical staff in SMG Department of Radiation Oncology
Protection of the patient and others from potentially harmful or excessive radiation
Measurement and characterization of radiation
Participate in the establishment of protocols to ensure safe, timely and accurate patient treatment planning and delivery
Conduct radiation safety education courses as required for all departmental staff
Performance of radiation exposure monitoring program within the department
Active participation in department’s clinical quality assurance endeavors
Education, Certification, Computer And Training Requirements
Certification in the specific subfield(s) of medical physics with its associated medical health physics aspects by an appropriate national certifying body and abides by the certifying body's requirements for continuing education.
Ph.D./MS in physics, medical physics, radiological physics, medical health physics, or equivalent disciplines from an accredited college or university
One year of clinical experience in a Radiation Oncology department
Proficiency in following modalities:
External beam planning, including 2D, 3D, IMRT, gating
Specialized EBRT to include SBRT and/or SRS
High dose rate brachytherapy
Radionuclide handling and/or therapy
BC/BE with certification by either:
The American Board of Radiology; or
The American Board of Medical Physics
Travel
Ability to commute to satellite offices as needed
Equal Opportunity Employer
Our Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Safety Disclaimer
Our Company cares about the safety of our employees and applicants. Our Company does not use chat rooms for job searches or communications. Our Company will never request personal information via informal chat platforms or unsecure email. Our Company will never ask for money or an exchange of money, banking or other personal information prior to the in-person interview. Be aware of potential scams while job seeking. Interviews are conducted at select Our Company locations during regular business hours only. For information on job scams, visit, https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/JobScams or file a complaint at https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/.
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