Maryland Oncology Hematology · 1 day ago
Physicist Certified
Columbia, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior LevelMissouri Cancer Associates (MCA) is a community-based cancer clinic in Mid-Missouri, providing exceptional cancer care for over 43 years. They are seeking a Medical Physicist to join their radiation oncology team, responsible for the calibration and maintenance of radiation treatment equipment, as well as supporting the quality management program and mentoring junior staff.
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Responsibilities
Determines the need for, specifies, and accesses dosimetry 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
Required
Minimum is MS degree in medical physics
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
A successful candidate will be a positive team player of Missouri Cancer Associates
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
Must have the 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
Preferred
Board-certified physicist
Non-certified physicist
Junior physicist who is board eligible
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Group Life & Voluntary Life Insurance.
Short Term & Long-Term Disability.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
Health Spending Account (HSA).
Paid time off and holidays
Continuing education and certification support
Employee assistance programs
Wellness resources and engagement activities
Company
Maryland Oncology Hematology
Maryland Oncology Hematology is a community based healthcare institution specialized in research and treatment of cancer patients.
Founded in 1986
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
David Weng
Partner
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