- Radiation Oncology Staff Medical Physicist (100356) - FAIRMONT, WV Morgantown
- West Virginia University in Morgantown, WV, United States
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- 1 month ago
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Applies knowledge and methodology of science of physics to all
aspects of medicine, to address problems related to diagnosis and
treatment of human disease. Advises and consults with physicians in
such applications as use of ionizing radiation in diagnosis,
therapy, treatment planning with externally delivered radiation as
well as use of internally implanted radioactive sources.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Master’s Degree in Medical Physics or related field.
2. Certified by the American Board of Radiology (ABR), the Canadian
College of Physics in Medicine, or the American Board of Medical
Physics (ABMP) or board eligible. If board eligible, Must be board
certified within 3 years from the date of hire to continue
employment.
EXPERIENCE:
1. Two (2) years of clinical experience OR Two (2) years of
residency experience in medical physics.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
EXPERIENCE:
1. 3 years of clinical experience.
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described
here are intended to describe the general nature of work being
performed by people assigned to this position. They are not
intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all
responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
1. The design, optimization, technical evaluation, and precise and
accurate delivery of treatment plans.
2. Maintain quality control of measurement instruments used to
calibrate all treatment equipment and patient monitoring devices
(e.g., ionization chambers, electrometers, constancy check
instruments, water phantoms).
3. Participate in the specification, selection, acceptance, and
commissioning of radiation-producing equipment, accessories, and
computerized treatment planning systems.
4. Provide clinical support which includes, but is not limited to,
patient specific dose measurements, appropriate use of multi-leaf
collimators (MLC’s), and special external beam treatment techniques
(e.g., SRS, SBRT, IMRT, IGRT, TBI, and HDR brachytherapy).
5. Maintain those aspects of the Quality Management (QM) program
that involve the use of the external beam radiotherapy
equipment.
6. Participate in the development, implementation, supervision, and
review of the policies and procedures that encompass radiation
therapy equipment.
7. Verify that all external beam radiation therapy equipment meets
the manufacturer’s specifications and establish baseline
performance values for new or refurbished equipment or for
equipment following major repair.
8. Perform routine review of all patient treatment plans which
includes a review of patient and dosimetric data as well as beam
and machine parameters.
9. Participate in weekly department-wide chart rounds to ensure the
fulfillment of the prescription and review any changes in dose,
patient setup(s), and simulation.
10. Perform a weekly review of each patient’s record to ensure
accuracy of calculations, appropriateness of charting data, and
fulfillment of the physician’s written prescription.
11. Perform an end of treatment review of the patient’s entire
record to affirm the fulfillment of the initial and/or revised
prescription dose.
12. Perform special medical physics consults as ordered by the
radiation oncologist(s).
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here
are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
2. Visual strain may be encountered in viewing computer
screens.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics
described here are representative of those an employee encounters
while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.
1. Normal office environment.
2. Work may also include exposure to ionizing radiation during
brachytherapy procedures.
3. Some travel may be required.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
2. Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to
multi-task
Additional Job Description:
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Shift:
Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Exempt)
Company:
UHA University Health Associates
Cost Center:
8310 UHA Cancer Radiation Oncology
Address:
1325 Locust Avenue
Fairmont
West Virginia
WVU Medicine is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We value
diversity among our workforce and invite applications from all
qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, culture,
gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, gender identity and
expression, socioeconomic status, language, national origin,
religious affiliation, spiritual practice, age, mental and physical
ability/disability or Veteran status.
Morgantown WV United States