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Dayton Physicians Network · 5 months ago

Physicist - Certified

Englewood, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Dayton Physicians Network is seeking a Medical Physicist for their Miami Valley Hospital North location. The Medical Physicist will ensure optimal and safe patient care in radiation treatment and will be involved in various technical and oversight responsibilities related to radiation oncology practices.

Health CareOncology

Responsibilities

Determines relative dosimetry characteristics for various types of radiation (high energy x-rays, electrons, etc.) and radiation- producing equipment

Final review of treatment plans

Oversees treatment planning system, plans, and Isodose verification

Provides technical direction for radiation therapy

Computes and verifies tumor dose and establishes and monitors basic dosage

Provides linear accelerator beam analysis, periodic calibration and maintenance

Assists in evaluation of diagnostic and treatment modalities to maximize patient benefit

Participates in treatment planning, patient monitoring and accuracy of delivery

Participates in patient specific QA

Leads technology assessment, planning and purchase of major equipment. Equipment, software and systems acceptance testing and commissioning

Follow all health care privacy and safety rules and adheres to Dayton Physicians Core Values

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Therapeutic Medical Physics certificationClinical experience in radiationDegree in physicsRadiation treatment planningPatient monitoringTechnical directionDosimetry characteristicsEquipment calibration

Required

The Medical Physicist position requires a Master's degree in physics, medical physics, nuclear engineering, biophysics; doctorate preferred

Certification in Therapeutic Medical Physics or equivalent by the American Board of Radiology, The American Board of Medical Physics, or The Canadian College of Physicists in Medicine

The Medical Physicist position also requires a minimum of two years' clinical experience in major radiation center