What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Physicist in Lauderdale Lakes, FL position at GenesisCare?
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Medical Physicist - Lauderdale Lakes, FL
GenesisCare is considering New Grads for this role.
PURPOSE :
The Medical Physicist supervises the Dosimetrists and Radiation Therapists in treatment planning and devises methods to apply laws and theories of physics to radiation medicine under the direction of the director of physics by performing the following duties.
GenesisCare is seeking a clinical Medical Physicists to join our team. We have several centers in the area (including East Boca Raton, West Boca Raton, Coconut Creek, and Plantation) offering external beam radiotherapy, radiosurgery, and HDR brachytherapy. This position will be split time between our Lauderdale Lakes and Coconut Creek locations with occasional travel to adjacent clinics needed for cross-coverage. Experience with Elekta linear accelerators required and with AlignRT preferred.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to the growth of our SRS program at Lauderdale Lakes, use some of the latest industry treatment and calibration equipment, and work with a close-knit team of experienced physicists. This is a great opportunity for a physicist looking for a dynamic clinical environment with a great support team.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Calibrate and maintain therapy units, radiation sources, ultrasound systems and other relevant major equipment to sustain efficient and accurate operation.
- Maintain treatment planning systems, as needed, including regular quality assurance.
- Oversee and assist with the treatment planning of external beam as well as use of internally implanted radioactive sources.
- Assists with development of specialized treatment aids and supervises technologists in the development and fabrication of such aids.
- Assists with planning and delivery of HDR treatments
- Maintain proper records and correspondence pertaining to quality control and quality assurance, calibration, radiation safety and compliance with State and Federal regulations and standards of accrediting bodies.
- Perform quality assurance checks of patient charts prior to treatment, weekly, and at end of treatment for adequate and accurate documentation and dosage.
- Assists engineering with maintenance schedules, component replacement, and necessary modifications and calibration for continued safe operation.
- Assists with planning and participates in supporting programs (i.e. chart rounds and M&M review) to ensure effective and safe use of radiation and radionuclides in human beings by physician specialists.
- Support protocol implementation and maintenance (including NRG Clinical Trials).
- Support in house protocols for innovative skin treatment (SkinViva).
- Support implementation of automated contouring and VARIAN RapidPlan planning.
- Cooperates in compliance with OSHA regulations relating to hazardous materials and blood-borne pathogens.
- Keeps abreast of new scientific methods and technological developments in radiation therapy
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About GenesisCare :
An integrated oncology and multispecialty network in Florida and North Carolina providing care for more than 120,000 patients annually, GenesisCare U.S. offers community-based cancer care and other services at convenient locations. The companys purpose is to redefine the care experience by improving patient outcomes, access and care delivery. With advanced technology and innovative treatment options, skilled physicians and support staff offer comprehensive and coordinated care in radiation oncology, urology, medical oncology, hematology, diagnostics, ENT and surgical oncology.
