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Cancer Care of Western New York —Buffalo, NY
Communicate with the radiation therapist(s) and assume an advisory role in the implementation of the treatment plan including: the correct use of immobilization…
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Cancer Care of Western New York —Buffalo, NY
Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) or eligible for certification. Collaborate closely with radiation oncologists and the oncology team to develop precise…
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If not currently ABR certified, it is expected that ABR certification will be obtained within 3 years of hire. Radiation Physicist - $15,000 Sign On Bonus.

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Medical Physicist

Cancer Care of Western New York -
Buffalo, NY

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Job Details

Full-time
From $195,000 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
401(k) matching
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Safety data sheet (SDS) reading
Computer operation
Confidential information handling
Employee relationship building
Radiation oncology
Working with students
Geometry
Patient interaction
Medical device treatment planning
Medical terminology
Teaching
Quality control calibration
Radiology quality assurance testing
Radiation protection measures

Full Job Description

General Purpose of Job Position: The physics staff is involved in the overall quality assurance of the clinic. They work with the machine service staff to ensure the linear accelerators are functioning at an optimum level. They perform periodic quality checks on the machine and work with dosimetry to evaluate the radiation plans. They also review patient charts on a weekly basis.

Essential Job Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities: The following list of duties is not intended to be restrictive or all inclusive. The fact that certain duties may not be listed does not limit the assignment of additional and/or other duties. This position will require the candidiate to work at both our Cheektowaga and Sanborn, NY locations.

· Design a treatment plan by means of computer and/or manual computation with optimal beam geometry to deliver a prescribed radiation dose and spare critical structures in accordance with the Radiation Oncologist's prescription.

· Identify and contour normal and dose-limiting structures by utilizing images from one or more data sets. Assumes proficiency in image registration with various image data sets to include CT, MRI and PET.

· Create and transfer reference images and localization markers for portal verification and treatment delivery to include DRRs, CBCTs and other IGRT methods, as specified.

· Supervise, perform, or assist in simulations and tumor localization using specified imaging devices including, but not limited to CT, MRI, and PET.

· Supervise, perform, or assist in the planning and implementation of the fabrication of compensation filters, custom shields, wedges, and other beam modifying devices.

· Supervise, perform, or assist in the planning and implementation of the production of moulds, casts, and other immobilization devices.

· Communicate with the radiation therapist(s) and assume an advisory role in the implementation of the treatment plan including: the correct use of immobilization devices, compensators, wedges, field arrangement, and other treatment or imaging parameters.

· Perform calculations for the accurate delivery of the prescribed dose, document all pertinent information in the patient record, and verify the mathematical accuracy of all calculations by an approved method.

· Provide assistance and technical support to the Medical Physicist, in radiation safety and protection, qualitative machine calibrations, quality assurance of treatment plans and radiation oncology equipment.

· Operates and performs quality assurance, under the direction of the Medical Physicist, on the treatment planning computer(s).

· Supervise, perform, or assist in the application of specific methods of patient and/or beam dosimetry as directed by the Medical Physicist.

· Assist in brachytherapy procedures by performing treatment planning and dose calculations. May perform or assist in the receiving, loading, and shipping of radioactive materials.

· Utilize radiation monitoring devices to measure radioactivity and perform assays.

· Teach applied aspects of medical dosimetry to students, radiation therapists and residents.

· Participate in clinical research.

· Participate in continuing education.

· Participate in quality improvement processes.

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability Requirements:

Must have high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations.
Working knowledge of medical terminology
Working knowledge of procedures employed with Radiation Hazards, Material Safety Data Sheets and their application
Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with patients, physicians, technologists, support personnel and other employees
Knowledge in principles, practices and procedures involved in the operation of ionizing radiographic and radiation therapy equipment.
Organized; sets priorities, and able to multi-task

Experience (Amount and Type): Experience with 3-D conformal radiotherapy, brachytherapy and treatment planning systems is required, and radiosurgery and IMRT/VMAT essential. Experience and knowledge of calibration of linear accelerators and periodical quality assurance. Salary is negotiable based on experience.

Education: PhD or MSc from an accredited program in Medical Physics or related field.

Certifications/Licensure: NYS licensure Medical Physicist – Therapeutic Radiological

Pay: From $195,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan

Work Location: In person

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