Medical Radiation Physicist

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Serves as Medical Radiation Physicist in the Cancer Centers of Northern Arizona Healthcare's two cancer centers. Involved in both clinical and machine physics, serving as directed in the leadership, development, implementation and technical aspects of the Radiation Oncology programs. The Medical Radiation Physicist works under the direction of and is supervised by the Chief Medical Radiation Physicist, the Radiation Oncologist(s) and the Department Director performing physics service in accordance with the American College of Radiology Standards of practices as required by regulatory agencies and may work collaboratively with other department's medical physicists to address common programmatic needs.

Responsibilities

Clinical

• In conjunction with the Chief Medical Radiation Physicist and the Radiation Oncologist, assists with the physics needs for the Brachytherapy program; including High Dose Rate (HDR) and Low Dose Rate (seed implant).
• Assists with oversight of the treatment planning program.
• May direct Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy IMRT) treatment planning and program operations, as directed or delegated.
• In collaboration with the Radiation Oncologist(s), assists with the Stereotactic RadioSurgery program (SRS) and directs the Stereotactic Brain Radiotherapy Program (SBRT).
• Participates in the Cancer Center's quality assurance program.
• May directs proficiency testing of radiation oncology equipment for acceptance and on a periodic basis.
• Performs chart reviews and therapy calculations, dosimetry assistance and facilitates treatment plan development and reviews, as delegated.

Administrative

Technical

Compliance / Safety

Qualifications

Education

Master's Degree in Medical Physics or a closely related discipline- Required

PhD in Medical Physics - Preferred

Certification & Licensures

Completion of Part 1 of Certification by the American Board of Radiation Therapy Physics or Radiological Physics- Required

BLS Certification completion- Required within 90 days of hire

Experience

Minimum 2 years Clinical experience in a Radiation Therapy department- Required

Experience in the following areas- Preferred

Healthcare is a rapidly changing environment and technology is integrated into almost all aspects of patient care. Computers and other electronic devices are utilized across the organization and throughout each department. Colleagues must have an understanding of computers, and competence in using computers and basic software programs.

CALL REQUIRED : Must be able to physically show up

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