What are the responsibilities and job description for the THERAPEUTIC MEDICAL PHYSICIST position at Odell Medical Search?
One of the largest healthcare systems in Texas is seeking a seasoned Therapeutic Medical Physicist to join their Radiation Therapy team of 8 other TMPs in the Waco, Texas area.
About the role : Full Time, Days
Position is due to growth!
This is a clinical position working full-time on-site at the Hillcrest clinic with another senior physicist. Among the four clinics, there are 5 Varian TrueBeam linear accelerators, 2 Varian Varisource units, 1 Elekta Flexitron, and 5 CT simulators. We are also expecting to add a second Varian TrueBeam linear accelerator at the Hillcrest clinic in the near future.
The Therapeutic Med Physicist 1, under the direction of the Director of Medical Physics from the Department of Radiation Oncology, performs the technical aspect of safe and effective delivery of radiation therapy to achieve the therapeutic treatment outcome of a patient.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE
- Performs, evaluates and manages regularly scheduled quality assurance testing of treatment related machines and / or systems (linear accelerator, brachytherapy, computed tomography, and radiation treatment planning system).
- Performs and supervises any radiation treatment that requires a therapeutic medical physicist to be present.
- Performs, supervises and evaluates any computer aided planning and / or calculation for radiation treatment (external beam and brachytherapy).
- Performs and evaluates patient related dosimetric measurements to evaluate treatment quality.
- Provides consultation to radiation oncologists, clinical staff and patients if requested.
- Participates in acceptance and commissioning of new treatment modality.
- Participates in state and federal compliance of the department.
- Fulfills, and provides proof of, continuing education, licensure, and / or certifications required to remain qualified for this role.
Benefits :
Community :
Waco is the county seat of McLennan County. It also offers some major attractions, five historic homes, seven recreational venues, and nine arts organizations staging theatrical and musical productions, as well as art exhibitions. The City is the birthplace of Dr Pepper, the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum and the Texas Sports Hall of Fame.
Waco is also home to the Waco Mammoth National Monument, a 100-plus acre stretch of wooded parkland along the Bosque River. The site provides a glimpse into the lives of Columbian mammoth bones discovered in Waco along the Bosque River and is part of the National Parks System. It is not only brimming with Texas history, economic opportunity, and a rich variety of cultural experiences, it is also a major seat of higher learning with THREE major colleges in its city limits including :
Baylor University
McLennan Community College
Texas State Technical College
Qualifications : QUALIFICATIONS
Medical Physicist (LMP) : Licensed or temporarily licensed by the State of Texas as a Medical Physicist.
