cCARE - California Cancer Associates for Research & Excellence
Medical Physicist
cCARE - California Cancer Associates for Research & Excellence, Chula Vista, California, United States, 91911
California Cancer Associates (Chula Vista) supported by the University of San Diego (UCSD), is a member of the Navista alliance, which is a company of Cardinal Health. Navista provides support, technology, and resources to independent community oncology practices. As a member, California Cancer Associates receives support to remain independent while enhancing its ability to provide high-quality, patient-centered cancer care to its community. California Cancer Associate clinics offer extensive services and care for every step of cancer treatment, including oncology, chemotherapy, radiation oncology, infusion and imaging.
Job Purpose: To provide clinical medical physics support to UCSD physicians in a regional center in Chula Vista, CA, with additional remote support for a regional center in El Centro, CA. All centers have Varian C-series linear accelerators, Eclipse, and Aria. Responsibilities include machine quality assurance and calibration, treatment planning review, and clinical leadership. These positions are supported by a larger physics team. What We Offer Compensation: Anticipated salary range of $200,000 - $285,000 per year.
The salary range listed is an estimate and is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity. Bonus eligible: No Comprehensive Benefits: Navista offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being: medical, dental and vision coverage, Paid time off plan, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSAs), 401k, Short- and long-term disability coverage, Work-Life resources, Paid parental leave, Healthy lifestyle programs. Major Responsibilities Calibrate therapy equipment in a manner suitable for accurate radiation dose delivery. Direct the determination of radiation dose distributions in patients undergoing treatment (i.e. computerized dosimetry planning or direct radiation measurement). Direct the acceptance testing of new equipment and treatment devices. Direct the design and construction of patient treatment aids or special devices (blocks, compensators, molds, etc.). Direct the radiation safety program for the radiation oncology department. Participate in equipment planning and evaluation, program planning, marketing, staff review and budget preparation. Maintain proper records necessary for JCAHO, NRC, state, or other regulatory agencies. Review and approve department policies and procedures. Develop policies and procedures related to radiation safety and radiation oncology physics. Provide consultation for personnel radiation exposure as needed. Design and implement pertinent aspects of the quality management program that involve the use of external beam radiotherapy equipment. Manage the medical physics service in a manner to meet or exceed established standards of practice consistent with the facility size and available resources. Evaluate new technologies and implement as needed. Consult with the radiation oncologists, as required, concerning patient doses and optimization of patient treatment plans and delivery. Provide technical direction of radiation oncology staff as specified by the department medical director. Serve as the focal point for machine maintenance and repair. Monitor equipment to ensure that correct and consistent results or outputs are achieved and ensuring that ongoing maintenance routines are followed. Troubleshoot problems with hardware and software as needed. Regular attendance and punctuality. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Ensures that all processing and reporting deadlines are consistently achieved. Perform any other functions as required by management. Qualifications and Education Requirements Ability to work a flexible schedule (including overtime, and weekends), as necessary Compliance with the ABR Standard for Continuing Medical Education. Masters, PhD or DMP ABR eligible. Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. Preferred Skills Certification by the American Board of Radiology in Therapeutic Radiological Physics and Radiological Physics
Job Purpose: To provide clinical medical physics support to UCSD physicians in a regional center in Chula Vista, CA, with additional remote support for a regional center in El Centro, CA. All centers have Varian C-series linear accelerators, Eclipse, and Aria. Responsibilities include machine quality assurance and calibration, treatment planning review, and clinical leadership. These positions are supported by a larger physics team. What We Offer Compensation: Anticipated salary range of $200,000 - $285,000 per year.
The salary range listed is an estimate and is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity. Bonus eligible: No Comprehensive Benefits: Navista offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being: medical, dental and vision coverage, Paid time off plan, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSAs), 401k, Short- and long-term disability coverage, Work-Life resources, Paid parental leave, Healthy lifestyle programs. Major Responsibilities Calibrate therapy equipment in a manner suitable for accurate radiation dose delivery. Direct the determination of radiation dose distributions in patients undergoing treatment (i.e. computerized dosimetry planning or direct radiation measurement). Direct the acceptance testing of new equipment and treatment devices. Direct the design and construction of patient treatment aids or special devices (blocks, compensators, molds, etc.). Direct the radiation safety program for the radiation oncology department. Participate in equipment planning and evaluation, program planning, marketing, staff review and budget preparation. Maintain proper records necessary for JCAHO, NRC, state, or other regulatory agencies. Review and approve department policies and procedures. Develop policies and procedures related to radiation safety and radiation oncology physics. Provide consultation for personnel radiation exposure as needed. Design and implement pertinent aspects of the quality management program that involve the use of external beam radiotherapy equipment. Manage the medical physics service in a manner to meet or exceed established standards of practice consistent with the facility size and available resources. Evaluate new technologies and implement as needed. Consult with the radiation oncologists, as required, concerning patient doses and optimization of patient treatment plans and delivery. Provide technical direction of radiation oncology staff as specified by the department medical director. Serve as the focal point for machine maintenance and repair. Monitor equipment to ensure that correct and consistent results or outputs are achieved and ensuring that ongoing maintenance routines are followed. Troubleshoot problems with hardware and software as needed. Regular attendance and punctuality. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Ensures that all processing and reporting deadlines are consistently achieved. Perform any other functions as required by management. Qualifications and Education Requirements Ability to work a flexible schedule (including overtime, and weekends), as necessary Compliance with the ABR Standard for Continuing Medical Education. Masters, PhD or DMP ABR eligible. Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. Preferred Skills Certification by the American Board of Radiology in Therapeutic Radiological Physics and Radiological Physics