What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Physicist position at Physician Affiliate Group of New York?
Job Description
Job Description
Overview
Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is adding one Medical Physicist to the Radiation / Oncology group at NYC Health Hospitals / Kings County. The Hospital is part of NYC Health Hospitals. Kings County Hospital operates a world-renowned Level 1 Trauma Center, one of only three in Brooklyn, which serves 2.6 million residents of Brooklyn and Staten Island.
The hospital maintains a strong academic affiliation with SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University To maintain its high healthcare delivery standards.
The mission of NYC Health Hospitals is to extend equally to all New Yorkers, regardless of the ability to pay comprehensive health services of the highest quality in an atmosphere of humane care, dignity, and respect. Their Values are built on a foundation of social and racial equity and has established the ICARE standards for all staff.
NYC Health Hospitals is the nation’s largest municipal health care delivery system in the United States. Dedicated to providing the highest quality health care services to all New Yorkers with compassion, dignity and respect, and regardless of immigration status or ability to pay.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with the chairman / physicians of the department on all aspects of running the service.
Perform annual physics program Audits in collaboration with chief therapist and chief of service
Calibrate and maintain patient management equipment in accordance with applicable regulations and protocols.
Perform all necessary acceptance testing and commissioning for all new patient management equipment.
Assure compliance with all radiation safety and protection regulations and requirements.
Actively participate in CQI / PI programs and activities / ACRO accreditation
Check patient charts to assure the prescribed delivery of radiation.
Teach resident physicians radiation therapy physics, and equipment operation and safety.
Provide technical input in design and construction of patient management rooms, and installation activities.
Assure the appropriate management of brachytherapy patients and radioactive sources.
Serve as consultant to hospital administration and other Departments.
Qualifications
- Masters degree or PhD in Medical Physicist
- Certified in Medical Physicist – American Board of Radiology
- Current NYS License as Medical Physicist - Therapeutic Radiology
Preferred Qualifications :
Benefits include :
Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is one of the largest multi-disciplinary groups in the country whose main purpose is to nurture and embolden the healthcare providers who take care of the most fragile and vulnerable patients in New York City. PAGNY is comprised of over 4,000 physicians and healthcare professionals who provide services to NYC Health Hospitals (H H), the largest public health system in the United States. Our practitioners are highly skilled professionals with outstanding credentials who deliver the highest level of quality healthcare to patients throughout New York City.
Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (“PAGNY”) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.
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Salary : $245,000
