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We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.
Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical , Village Medical at Home , Summit Health , CityMD , and Starling Physicians .
When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.
Job Description
Department : Radiation Oncology
Location : Berkeley Heights, Florham Park and Clifton NJ
- Accepting resumes with certifications in process
Job functions :
Acceptance / Commissioning of radiation therapy machines / software / equipmentContinuous quality assurance and dosimetry calibration of various equipment, external beam radiation, brachytherapy, CT simulator and Treatment Planning System.External beam treatment planning (3D, IMRT, VMAT, SBRT and SRS) using Varian treatment planning system.HDR Brachytherapy planning and treatment.Physics support for SBRT, SRS, HDR and 4DCT.Performs and evaluates patient related dosimetric measurementsImplementation of state and federal regulations.Active participation in quality assurance programsAccessibility to RTT and dosimetry staff for set up and delivery adviceClose interaction with SMG and IT staffClose interaction with Varian for Truebeam maintenance and troubleshootingAssistance to other health care professionals in optimizing the balance between the beneficial and deleterious effects of radiation;Compliance with applicable federal and state regulationsActive participation in software and / or hardware consideration and / or purchaseDevelop and / or improve electronic and / or paper charting of all special proceduresParticipate actively in the periodic recurring departmental accreditation process with national oversight body (APEX, ACR or ACRO)Frequent collaboration with all clinical staff in SMG Department of Radiation OncologyProtection of the patient and others from potentially harmful or excessive radiation;Measurement and characterization of radiation;Participate in the establishment of protocols to ensure safe, timely and accurate patient treatment planning and deliveryConduct radiation safety education courses as required for all departmental staffPerformance of radiation exposure monitoring program within the departmentActive participation in department’s clinical quality assurance endeavorsPhysical Job Requirements
Pushing and pulling, taking frequency and weight into consideration.Physical strength to lift heavy objects, carts, or items, taking frequency and weight into consideration.Physical mobility, which includes movement from place to place on the job, taking distance and speed into account.Physical agility, which includes ability to maneuver body while in place.Dexterity of hands and fingers.Balance is maintained during climbing, bending and / or reachingEndurance (e.g. continuous typing, prolonged standing / bending, walking).Education, Certification, Computer and Training Requirements
Certification in the specific subfield(s) of medical physics with its associated medical health physics aspects by an appropriate national certifying body and abides by the certifying body's requirements for continuing education.Ph.D / MS in physics, medical physics, radiological physics, medical health physics, or equivalent disciplines from an accredited college or universityOne year of clinical experience in a Radiation Oncology departmentProficiency in following modalities :External beam planning, including 2D, 3D, IMRT, gating
Specialized EBRT to include SBRT and / or SRSHigh dose rate brachytherapyRadionuclide handling and / or therapyBC / BE with certification by either :The American Board of Radiology; orThe American Board of Medical PhysicsTravel
Ability to commute to satellite offices as neededAbout Our Commitment Total Rewards at VillageMD
Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in VillageMD’s benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.
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