Physicist

Company: Rochester Regional Health
Location: Rochester
Posted on: January 14, 2021

Job Description:

SUMMARYAccording to the prescribed procedures, calculates radiation dosage, dose distribution, computes beam analysis using 2D, 3D, SRS & IMRT treatment planning systems; calculates external and brachytherapy treatment plans and verifies dosage accuracy. Performs all related technical functions including but not limited to quality assurance and calibration of radiation therapy equipments. Will participate in all clinical activities including brachytherapy procedures, IMRT, 3-D, SBRT, SRS/SRT planning. Reports any problems on floor related to medical physics to the director of medical physics.STATUS: Full TimeLOCATION: Lipson Cancer Institute - Rochester General HospitalDEPARTMENT: OncologySCHEDULE: DaysATTRIBUTES* Masters degree in Physics/Medical Physics.* Minimum 3-5 years of progressively more responsible work experience in radiation oncology physics in a clinical environment.* Strong analytical, computer and communication skills.RESPONSIBILITIES* Coordinate treatment simulations, and tumor localization on dedicated devices, including CT, CT-Sim, MRI and PET when indicated, for radiation oncology treatment planning.* Coordinate with the therapist staff in implementation of the treatment plan including: the correct use of immobilization devices, compensators, wedges, field arrangements, and other treatment variables.* Perform calculations for accurate delivery of Radiation Oncologist's prescribed dose, document all pertinent information in the patient record, and verify the mathematical accuracy of all calculations & provide all technical support to dosimetrist.* Provide technical support to chief physicist in machine commissioning, calibrations, and quality assurance of radiation oncology equipments including 3-D, IMRT, SBRT & SRS/SRT planning systems, brachytherapy planning & source calibrations.* Perform specific methods of dosimetry including ion chamber, TLD, Diode, or film measurements as directed by the chief physicist.* Perform intracavitory and interstitial brachytherapy including HDR dosimetry related procedures and in the subsequent manual and/ computer calculations of the dose distributions of these treatments, and quality assurance of all brachytherpy equipments.* Apprises chief physicist of calibration and equipment needs.* Provides technical support to the chief physicist for implementation of new technology as IMRT, SBRT, SRS/SRT, HDR, R&V Implementation.* Assists the Radiation Safety Officer by acting as the assistant radiation safety officer.* Provides coverage for treatment planning in emergency or in absence of dosimetrist.* Participates in Chart review and weekly chart checks. Provides support/advice to Dosimetrists.* Performs Radiation Oncology Equipment QA* Performs Radiation Oncology Treatment QA* Perform other duties as required.EDUCATION MS (Required) LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS RO - Radiation Oncology Certification - The American Board of Radiology (ABR); TRP - Therapeutic Radiological Physics license - New York State Education Department (NYSED) Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

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