Physicist

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Medical Physicist

Role Summary:

• The Medical Physicist works alongside 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.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the treatment planning with externally delivered radiation as well as use of internally implanted radioactive sources
• Assists with calibration and maintains the radiation sources, therapy units and other relevant major equipment to sustain efficient and accurate operation. Programs computer operations and develops beam data for computer input and maintains software and hardware for treatment planning
• Assists with development of specialized treatment aids and supervises technologists in the development and fabrication of such aids
• Develops patient treatment plans and supervises technologist and dosimetrist in development of such plans
• Assists with maintenance schedules, component replacement and necessary modifications and calibration of continued safe operation with service engineers
• Assist with 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
• Assist with quality assurance of patient charts weekly for adequate and accurate documentation and dosage
• Assists engineering regarding inventory and policy and procedures for inventory control
• Assists with planning and participates in supporting programs to ensure effective and safe use of radiation and radionucllides in human beings by physician specialists
• Teaches principles of physics to staff and technologists by mean of problem solving and in-services
• Cooperates in compliance with OSHA regulations relating to hazardous materials and blood-borne pathogens
• Keeps abreast of new scientific methods and developments

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD, DMP, or Master's Degree in Medical Physics or related field.
• Certified by the American Board of Radiology (ABR) or the American Board of Medical Physics (ABMP) or Canadian College of Physicists in Medicine (CCPM)
• Strong HDR planning experience with Nucletron microSelectron/Flexitron is necessary.

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 company's 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. For more information, visit https://www.genesiscareus.com

GenesisCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion.