Radiation Oncology Job at Blanchard Valley Health System in Findlay, OH

8147-00 Radiation Oncology Medical Physicist, Part-Time

OVERVIEW: The physicist uses their knowledge of physics to develop and use medical radiation treatment, devices, and technologies. Their responsibilities include planning radiation treatments, ensuring patients receive the correct dose, and directly participating in a patient's diagnosis and treatment. Working in radiotherapy physics, the physicist will be responsible for the precision and accuracy of treatments using advanced computer calculations to develop individual patient treatment plans. The physicist will use images of the cancer to outline target volume. In addition, the physicist will ensure equipment is safe, effective, and working properly and will maintain it at high quality standards while performing QA and troubleshooting. The physicist will study how radiation affects the body, researching new treatment options and developing new safety procedures. The physicist will also teach other team members, advising on radiation safety and identifying problems, developing clinical solutions, and implementing quality management programs.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master of Science degree in physics, biophysics, medical physics, radiological physics, nuclear engineering or health physics.
• Minimum of two years of clinical experience, either through previous work experience, or clinical Radiation Oncology Residency.
• Eligible for American Board of Radiology (ABR) certification at a minimum. If not currently ABR certified, ABR certification must be obtained within 3 years of hire.
• Eligible for CRE certification through the state of Ohio.

SCHEDULE

• Practice hours Mon-Fri, 8:00am-4:30pm
• Part-time physicist working on-site 2 days/week (when FT physicist is remote) plus additional half-day remote if needed (up to 20 hours)
• Coverage for others' sick and vacation time

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Maintain and execute the Radiation Oncology Quality Assurance and Safety program (policies and procedures) for radiation therapy and provide appropriate support to staff.
2. Implement, manage and maintain all medical physics ancillary QA equipment including preventative maintenance and routine calibrations (e.g., pt. diodes, daily therapist QA).
3. Coordinate with alternate physicist to ensure on-site coverage of patient care during clinic hours and coverage for vacations and illness. Maintain calendar of coverage and communicate changes at least 30 days in advance. Available for emergency consultation when necessary.
4. Ensure all local/state/federal regulations and accreditation standards related to medical physics services are met.
5. Consult with Radiation Oncologists, Dosimetrists, and Therapists to ensure safe and effective treatment of patients. Responsible for initial physics consultation with radiation oncologist and dosimetrist for plan development and review. Consultative support of radiation oncologist including special dose measurements, calculations, etc.
6. Responsible for administration and maintenance of all software systems including treatment planning systems, monitor unit calculation systems, and QA software including oversight of software upgrades.
7. Perform daily, monthly and annual quality assurance testing on all linear accelerators, CT simulators and treatment planning systems in accordance with local/state/federal regulations. Serve as point of contact for consulting on equipment downtime.
8. Responsible for oversight of dosimetrist to include plan reviews for each patient. Assist dosimetrist in planning as necessary and is responsible for quality assurance of each patient plan including special quality assurance for IMRT planning. Participate in weekly chart round reviews.
9. Perform dosimetry functions in the absence of dosimetrist.
10. Present at machine for all HyperArc/SBRT/SRS/SRT, high dose treatments and any other treatments as determined by the radiation oncologists.
11. Responsible for commissioning and maintaining of HyperArc & stereotactic machine model in treatment planning system. Responsible for maintenance and utilization of stereotactic & HyperArc ancillary quality assurance equipment. Serve as point of contact for radiation safety from regulatory body surveys.
12. Perform weekly patient chart reviews and responsible for maintenance of all records pertaining to patient consults and quality assurance as needed.
13. Responsible for all physics test credentialing, planning, and oversight of RTOG protocol participation. Initiate, implement, perform procedures for additional treatment types, accreditations or certifications.