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The US Oncology Network · 6 hours ago

Physicist Certified

Columbia, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid, Senior Level

The US Oncology Network is affiliated with Missouri Cancer Associates, a community-based cancer clinic in Mid-Missouri. They are seeking a Medical Physicist to join their radiation oncology team, responsible for overseeing treatment planning and equipment maintenance, as well as mentoring junior staff.

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Responsibilities

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

Participates in the specification, selection, and acceptance of radiation-producing machines, accessories, and computerized treatment-planning system

Supervises arrangements for proper maintenance of radiation treatment equipment

Periodically evaluates all equipment for continued utility, appropriateness, reliable performance, age and condition and makes recommendations on practical life span, obsolescence and replacement

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

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

Participates in chart rounds to ensure the fulfillment of the prescription and review any changes in dose and patient set-up

Completes, keeps and maintains proper records of all required documentation relating to radiation treatment plans and equipment, QA and calibration records. Participates in the clinical instruction of newly hired radiation staff and radiation therapy students

Conducts HDR (high dose rate) and LDR (low dose rate) 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 IMPAC

Directs the radiation oncology physics program, including the technical direction of medical dosimetrists, therapy equipment service engineers and other physics support staff

All aspects of radiation oncology activities, including performing routine clinical physics activities, clinical support and treatment planning, brachytherapy & Advanced procedures, adhere to policies and procedures, keeping up to date AAPM protocols and other regulations. Maintain standards and regulation requirements

Qualification

Medical PhysicsRadiation OncologyDosimetryQuality ManagementCommunication SkillsTeam PlayerProblem SolvingAttention to DetailInitiative

Required

Medical Physicist (Certified, Non-Certified, or Junior)

Minimum is MS degree in medical physics

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Knowledgeable in state and professional regulations

A desire to demonstrate initiative and ownership of daily tasks and projects

Detailed oriented, thorough, and well-organized

Ability to actively solve problems by seeking, developing, and implementing viable solutions

Ability to utilize components of the treatment-planning computer including but not limited to the use of keyboards, digitizers, trackball and mouse controls

Must be able to stand for 8 hours

Lift 40-pound block to shoulder level

Have sufficient visual acuity to distinguish structures and isodose displays on computer monitor

Must be able to align treatment fields and monitor patients during radiation therapy treatment