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Certified Medical Physicist - FT, Days

Prisma Health
United States, South Carolina, Columbia
April 19, 2024
Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job Summary Responsible for the design optimization, technical evaluation, and precise and accurate delivery of radiation treatment plans. Responsible for the safety of patients and staff. May participate in clinical, research and educational duties. Accountabilities * Determines the need for, specifies, and accesses dosimetric and treatment planning equipment including, but not\u00A0\u00A0 \u00A0\u00A0 limited to, measurement instruments to calibrate all treatment equipment and monitoring devices, computerized \u00A0\u00A0 treatment planning systems, computerized water phantom systems with appropriate ionization chambers and\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0 \u00A0\u00A0 diodes, film densitometry systems, etc.\u00A0 15% * Participates in the specification, selection, and acceptance of radiation-producing machines, accessories, and\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0 \u00A0\u00A0 computerized treatment-planning system\u00A0 .10% * Supervises arrangements for proper maintenance of radiation treatment equipment.\u00A0 5% * Periodically evaluates all equipment for continued utility, appropriateness, reliable performance, age and condition \u00A0\u00A0 and makes recommendations on practical life span, obsolescence and replacement.\u00A0 5% * Maintains responsibility for the design and implementation of the aspects of the quality management program that \u00A0\u00A0 involve the use of the external beam radiotherapy equipment as well as the review and approval of the procedures \u00A0\u00A0 followed by the radiation therapy staff.15% * Advises and consults with physicians to provide advice or direction to technical staff when patients are being \u00A0\u00A0 planned or treated. Develops protocols for performing and checking monitor units calculations to ensure all\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0 \u00A0\u00A0 calculations agree with written prescription.\u00A0 10% * Participates in chart rounds to ensure the fulfillment of the prescription and review any changes in dose and patient \u00A0\u00A0 set-up.\u00A0 15% * Competes all required documentation relating to radiation treatment plans and equipment. Participates in the clinical \u00A0\u00A0 instruction of newly hired radiation staff and radiation therapy students.\u00A0 10% * Conducts HDR and LDR brachytherapy procedures as needed. May be expected to act as a Junior Physicist mentor. \u00A0\u00A0 Familiarity and use of record and verifying systems such as Varis and Impact. 10% * Directs the radiation oncology physics program, including the technical direction of medical dosimetrists, therapy \u00A0\u00A0 equipment service engineers and other physics support staff.\u00A0 5% Supervisory/Management Responsibilities This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive. Minimum Education Master's Degree - Physics or Medical Physics from an accredited college or university Minimum Experience 3 years - Clinical radiation physics Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses THERAPEUTIC MEDICAL PHYSICS - C069 Work Shift Day (United States of America) Location 7 Medical Park Rd Richland Facility 1510 Richland Hospital Department 15107151 Physics/Dosimetry Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health. 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Accountabilities * Determines the need for, specifies, and accesses dosimetric and treatment planning equipment including, but not\u00A0\u00A0 \u00A0\u00A0 limited to, measurement instruments to calibrate all treatment equipment and monitoring devices, computerized \u00A0\u00A0 treatment planning systems, computerized water phantom systems with appropriate ionization chambers and\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0 \u00A0\u00A0 diodes, film densitometry systems, etc.\u00A0 15% * Participates in the specification, selection, and acceptance of radiation-producing machines, accessories, and\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0 \u00A0\u00A0 computerized treatment-planning system\u00A0 .10% * Supervises arrangements for proper maintenance of radiation treatment equipment.\u00A0 5% * Periodically evaluates all equipment for continued utility, appropriateness, reliable performance, age and condition \u00A0\u00A0 and makes recommendations on practical life span, obsolescence and replacement.\u00A0 5% * Maintains responsibility for the design and implementation of the aspects of the quality management program that \u00A0\u00A0 involve the use of the external beam radiotherapy equipment as well as the review and approval of the procedures \u00A0\u00A0 followed by the radiation therapy staff.15% * Advises and consults with physicians to provide advice or direction to technical staff when patients are being \u00A0\u00A0 planned or treated. Develops protocols for performing and checking monitor units calculations to ensure all\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0 \u00A0\u00A0 calculations agree with written prescription.\u00A0 10% * Participates in chart rounds to ensure the fulfillment of the prescription and review any changes in dose and patient \u00A0\u00A0 set-up.\u00A0 15% * Competes all required documentation relating to radiation treatment plans and equipment. Participates in the clinical \u00A0\u00A0 instruction of newly hired radiation staff and radiation therapy students.\u00A0 10% * Conducts HDR and LDR brachytherapy procedures as needed. May be expected to act as a Junior Physicist mentor. \u00A0\u00A0 Familiarity and use of record and verifying systems such as Varis and Impact. 10% * Directs the radiation oncology physics program, including the technical direction of medical dosimetrists, therapy \u00A0\u00A0 equipment service engineers and other physics support staff.\u00A0 5% Supervisory/Management Responsibilities This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive. Minimum Education Master's Degree - Physics or Medical Physics from an accredited college or university Minimum Experience 3 years - Clinical radiation physics Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses THERAPEUTIC MEDICAL PHYSICS - C069 Work Shift Day (United States of America) Location 7 Medical Park Rd Richland Facility 1510 Richland Hospital Department 15107151 Physics/Dosimetry Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.