What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physicist position at Careers Integrated Resources Inc?
Schedule Notes: Days working a 4x10 schedule. Need someone who is flexible with the schedule as there maybe some nights that they have to stay longer. Must be DABR Certified Prefer someone familiary with Eclipse and Trubeam Duties:
Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
The Radiation Oncology Physicist is responsible for ensuring the best possible treatment given the state of technology and the skills of the other members of the radiation oncology department. The physicist performs with the radiation oncologist, the radiotherapists, and others to ensure accurate delivery of a treatment prescription.
Essential Job Functions
Assists radiation oncologist with the physical and radiobiological aspects of patients' treatments and the development of treatment.
Maintains acquisition and storage of data for treatment plans.
Calculates dose distributions and machine settings for patient treatments.
Designs and fabricates treatment aids and treatment-beam modifiers.
Ensures accuracy of treatment unit parameters and settings used for a patient's treatment, including correct transfer of parameters between the simulator, treatment plan and the treatment unit, and periodic review of each patient's chart.
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Skills: Hard/Tech/Clinical Skills:
Knowledge of radiation therapy theories, practices, and procedures to provide quality care and treatment. Knowledge of total body irradiation practices.
Knowledge of radiation safety to ensure appropriate exposure to patients, staff and the public. Proficient in dose calculations and equipment operations.
Licensing/Certification
Certification by one of the following organizations in an appropriate area or board eligible (required):
The American Board of Radiology - Therapeutic Radiological Physics
The American Board of Medical Physics - Radiation Oncology Physics
Education
Doctorate's Degree in Medical Physics (preferred)
Work Experience
2 years relevant experience or residency (preferred) Treatment planning experience (preferred)
