Radiation Physicist
Company: Stormont-vail Healthcare
Location: Topeka
Posted on: May 9, 2024
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Job Description:
Qualified Medical Physicist (QMP) is engaged in the design,
optimization, technical evaluation, and delivery of radiotherapy
treatment plans. The QMP follows technical standards, guidelines,
and task group reports set forth by the American Association of
Physicists in Medicine (AAPM).Education Qualifications* Master's
Degree Physics, biophysics, radiological physics, or health
physics. Required* Doctorate Physics, biophysics, radiological
physics, or health physics. PreferredExperience Qualifications* 1
year Full time training in therapeutic radiological physics.
RequiredSkills and Abilities* Ability to read, analyze, and
interpret the most complex documents.* Ability to apply advanced
mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic
equations, and permutations.* Ability to apply mathematical
operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination
of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation
techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.* Ability to apply
principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of
intellectual and practical problems.* Ability to communicate and
work in team environment with diverse backgrounds and educational
levels.Licenses and Certifications* Be certified by the American
Board of Radiology (ABR) in Therapeutic radiological physics: or
Roentgen-ray and gamma-ray physics: or X-ray and radium physics: or
Radiological physics* Must be certified by the American Board of
Medical Physics (ABMP) in Radiation Oncology Physics; or Certified
by the Canadian College of Medical of Physics.* Registered with
Kansas Department of Health & Environment as a provider of
radiation services in the area of calibration and compliance
surveys of external beam radiation therapy units prior to
employment start date.* If board eligible must complete board
certification within three years of employment.What you will do*
Participate in the specification, selection, acceptance, and
commissioning of radiation-producing machines, accessories, and
computerized treatment-planning systems.* Design review, and
implementation of a quality management program that involve the use
of external-beam radiotherapy equipment. The quality program should
recommend the equipment used, frequency of measurement, techniques
to be followed, suggested performance criteria, action levels, and
routes of notification.* Supervise arrangements for proper
maintenance of the equipment and work with the manufacturer to
facilitate repairs. Evaluation of all equipment used in department
for continued utility, appropriateness, reliable performance, and
condition, making recommendations on a practical life span,
obsolescence, and replacement. Maintain instrument calibration.*
Review patient charts, including initial treatment plans, new chart
review, on treatment chart review, and end of treatment chart for
completeness and accuracy.* Oversee compliance with state and
federal regulations and accepted technical standards related to
radiation oncology and general radiation safety. Performs
competency requirement for annual check as well as QA for
SBRT/SRT.* Provide written summary of physics activities and
evaluation of quality program annually to medical director and
administration.* Research and implementation of new procedures and
technology.* Responsible for reviewing and approving the procedures
followed by the radiation therapy and dosimetry staff in planning
and delivering prescribed dose.* Establish policies and procedures
to verify that all equipment meets the manufacturers specifications
for new equipment or following repair.Travel Requirements* 5%
Outreach location.Job Type: Full-timePay: From $176,500.00 per
yearBenefits:* Dental insurance* Employee assistance program*
Health insurance* Life insurance* Paid time off* Vision
insuranceWork Location: In personby Jobble
Keywords: Stormont-vail Healthcare, Topeka , Radiation Physicist, Other , Topeka, Kansas
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