[ref. g13604101] Medical Physicist, Sr (PhD)

Position Summary:

In collaboration with the Department of Radiation Oncology Administration, plan for the proper allocation of Department resources within the Radiation Oncology Department, including equipment usage, selection, and replacement; recruitment; budget preparation; program operation and continuing review of policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor on a regular basis the performance of the therapy staff and treatment areas and provide the necessary equipment and support to assure the accurate delivery of patient treatments.
• Assist in the development of and ensure staff adherence to all policies and procedures related to technical aspects of radiation therapy.
• Develop performance, acceptance testing and commissioning specifications for all newly acquired equipment. Approve for clinical use. Review staff training and competency.
• Calculate, or review, and certify for use all shielding for new or modified radiation areas.
• Collaborate, as requested, with the Radiation Oncologist and/or physics and/or dosimetry staff on individual patient treatment plans.
• Develop, or review, and approve for clinical use new or non-standard treatment techniques.
• Review and approve for use all necessary charts and tables for all treatment units to enable the accurate calculation of patient treatments.
• Evaluate and approve for use new or improved treatment aids applicators or instruments.
• Constantly review and implement process changes on all aspects of clinical operation to increase workflow efficiency.
• Acquire/review all dosimetry data required for accurate calculation of patient treatments. Verify accuracy of computer calculations and approve for clinical use. Review regularly and update as required in accordance with established QA program.
• Review and approve for clinical use all new and special treatment procedures. Periodically review current treatment procedures and update as required. Initiate and periodically review a written procedure manual for standard calculation techniques.
• Calculate or review and approve for submission benchmark calculations and studies done for formal clinical trials and protocols. Review before treatment protocol patients and review the documentation of their treatment before submission.
• Assist in providing software and hardware vendors with a work in progress list of quality performance issues, bugs, desired features, and overall performance to ultimately enhance our clinical operation.
• Perform or review regular calibrations and routine QA checks on all radiation producing equipment. Perform and evaluate annual calibration of all radiation producing equipment and maintain appropriate records. Update treatment planning computer systems, charts, and tables as appropriate.
• Review results of test procedures for computer software updates and approve for clinical use.
• Supervise the program of weekly chart review for patients under treatment.
• Participate in weekly chart review as assigned.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive process for patient-specific QA.

• Treat all patients and staff in a courteous and understanding manner, always preserving their privacy and dignity.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to the special needs and concerns of the aged, infirm, and impaired.
• Address all issues in a prompt and professional manner.
• Any other duties as assigned or needed including assisting in all aspects of QA, weekly chart checks, morning warm-up procedures, special procedures, and weekend coverage.
• Participate as required in corporate wide training, continuing education, and committees to assure
• Compliance with corporate and department policies and regulatory agencies. Provide continuing education for other team members as required.
• Collaborate with colleagues and staff on various clinically related R&D projects as needed.
• Participate in mentoring and didactic teaching of medical physics residents.
• Take a lead role in commissioning and acceptance of the new radiation therapy systems.

Qualifications:

Education/Training

Must have a graduate (M.S. or Ph.D.) degree in medical physics, physics, biophysics, radiological physics, medical health physics, or equivalent discipline from an accredited college or university. Graduation from an accredited residency program is preferred, but

not required.

• Must have been granted certification in Therapeutic Radiologic Physics from The American Board of Radiology, The American Board of Medical Physics, or the Canadian College of Physicists in Medicine. If the certifying body has maintenance of certification, you must meet all the requirements to maintain certification.
• Must obtain license in Therapeutic Radiological Physics (State of Florida Department of Health TRP).

Experience

A minimum of 2 years direct clinical experience in therapeutic radiologic physics is required and certification with the American Board of Radiology. Excellent oral and written communication skills are required