Medical Physicist - FT - Days - Oncology Radiology

DHR Health

• US:TX:Edinburg
• Days Summary: This position utilizes the principles and accepted protocols of physics to assure the correct quality, quantity, and placement of radiation during the performance of a radiological procedure prescribed that will protect the patient and others from harmful excessive radiation. Provides optimized computerized treatment planning documents to Radiation Oncologists for review and selection. Confers with patient care team regarding patient disease to provide an optimal treatment plan. Provides support and assistance for other medical physics activities related to patient care and staff education. Performs quality management processes of the department including chart checks, dose calculations, radiation monitoring, and equipment calibrations. POSITION EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS­ : Requires a Master of Science or PhD in medical physics with the appropriate clinical training. Certification by the American Board of Radiology or American Board of Medical Physicists must be met within three years of hire. Current license with the Texas Board of Licensure for Professional Medical Physicists. Must be sensitive to cultural and bilingual issues. Organizational skills is necessary Good written and verbal communication skills required. Ability to read, write and speak English Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with all levels of nursing, administration, and physicians Prefer hospital experience Responsibilities: Promotes the facility mission, vision and values by effectively communicating them to others. Considers mission, vision and values in developing services, standards and practices Program development to include acceptance testing, commissioning, and clinical implementation of new treatment approaches. Training the oncologists and staff on the clinical and technical aspects of new modalities. Calibration of various Radiation Oncology equipment consistent with national protocols. Measure various dosimetric parameters to insure consistency of accelerator operation. Development of practice standards for new treatment approaches which are consistent with national standards and which provide for patient and staff safety. Manage the treatment planning systems for the new modalities to include the measurement and documentation of the data tables and comparison of calculated versus measured radiation fields. Supports the dosimetrist in their use of the treatment planning system. Maintain proper records necessary for Joint Commission, federal, state, and other regulatory agencies. Participate in the safety program of the institution, with emphasis of radiation safety. Assists Radiation Oncologists in defining and localizing beam coverage and target volumes. Maintains skills to assess and care for patients of all ages. Performs other duties as assigned. Other information: JOB KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE­ : Two (2) years of experience in a clinical setting is required. Strong critical thinking, problem solving and attentiveness to detail is required. Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential. Demonstrates accuracy, and the ability to closely follow established procedures. Must be able to be sensitive to cultural and bilingual issues. High degree of competency/experience in general. Requires good communication and organizational skills. Requires reasoning ability and good independent judgment. Requires working with frequent interruptions. Must project a professional image. LINES OF REPSONSIBILITES : (Chain-of-command)

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