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Job Summary
Responsible for the design optimization, technical evaluation, and precise and accurate delivery of radiation treatment plans. Responsible for the safety of patients and staff. May participate in clinical, research and educational duties.
Accountabilities Determines the need for, specifies, and accesses dosimetric and treatment planning equipment including, but not
limited to, measurement instruments to calibrate all treatment equipment and monitoring devices, computerized
treatment planning systems, computerized water phantom systems with appropriate ionization chambers and
diodes, film densitometry systems, etc. 15%
Participates in the specification, selection, and acceptance of radiation-producing machines, accessories, and
computerized treatment-planning system .10%
Supervises arrangements for proper maintenance of radiation treatment equipment. 5%
Periodically evaluates all equipment for continued utility, appropriateness, reliable performance, age and condition
and makes recommendations on practical life span, obsolescence and replacement. 5%
Maintains responsibility for the design and implementation of the aspects of the quality management program that
involve the use of the external beam radiotherapy equipment as well as the review and approval of the procedures
followed by the radiation therapy staff.15%
Advises and consults with physicians to provide advice or direction to technical staff when patients are being
planned or treated. Develops protocols for performing and checking monitor units calculations to ensure all
calculations agree with written prescription. 10%
Participates in chart rounds to ensure the fulfillment of the prescription and review any changes in dose and patient
set-up. 15%
Competes all required documentation relating to radiation treatment plans and equipment. Participates in the clinical
instruction of newly hired radiation staff and radiation therapy students. 10%
Conducts HDR and LDR brachytherapy procedures as needed. May be expected to act as a Junior Physicist mentor.
Familiarity and use of record and verifying systems such as Varis and Impact. 10%
Directs the radiation oncology physics program, including the technical direction of medical dosimetrists, therapy
equipment service engineers and other physics support staff. 5%
Supervisory/Management Responsibilities This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.
Minimum Education Master's Degree - Physics or Medical Physics from an accredited college or university
Minimum Experience 3 years - Clinical radiation physics
Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses THERAPEUTIC MEDICAL PHYSICS - C069
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Location
7 Medical Park Rd Richland
Facility
1510 Richland Hospital
Department
Physics/Dosimetry
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