Medical Physicist at GenesisCare

Plantation, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medical Physics, Radiation Medicine, Stereotactic Treatments, Quality Assurance, Calibration, Radiation Safety, Dosimetry, HDR Brachytherapy, Treatment Planning, Collaboration, Communication, Regulatory Compliance, Clinical Trials, Innovative Treatments, Patient Care, Physics Assistant Supervision

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

At GenesisCare we want to hear from people who are as passionate as we are about innovation and working together to drive better life outcomes for patients around the world. Medical Physicist – Plantation, FL PURPOSE: The Medical Physicist is supported by an experienced full-time Physics Assistant and supervises the dosimetrists and radiation therapists in treatment planning and devises methods to apply laws and theories of physics to radiation medicine under the direction of the director of physics by performing the following duties. GenesisCare is seeking a clinical Medical Physicists to join our team. We have several centers in the area offering external beam radiotherapy, radiosurgery, and HDR brachytherapy. This position will be based out of our Plantation Florida office and will also provide remote support to team members in other locations as needed. The Plantation site offers SRS, SRT, and SBRT with the Varian Edge platform and is actively involved in NRG trials with radiopharmaceuticals. Experience with stereotactic treatments is required and radiopharmaceutical experience is preferred. The successful candidate will work with a close-knit team of experienced physicists throughout Florida and North Carolina. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Calibrate and maintain therapy units, radiation sources, ultrasound systems and other relevant major equipment to sustain efficient and accurate operation. Maintain treatment planning systems, as needed, including regular quality assurance. Oversee and assist with the treatment planning of external beam as well as use of internally implanted radioactive sources. Assists with development of specialized treatment aids and supervises technologists in the development and fabrication of such aids. Assists with planning and delivery of HDR treatments Maintain proper records and correspondence pertaining to quality control and quality assurance, calibration, radiation safety and compliance with State and Federal regulations and standards of accrediting bodies. Perform quality assurance checks of patient charts prior to treatment, weekly, and at end of treatment for adequate and accurate documentation and dosage. Assists engineering with maintenance schedules, component replacement, and necessary modifications and calibration for continued safe operation. Assists with planning and participates in supporting programs (i.e. chart rounds and M&M review) to ensure effective and safe use of radiation and radionuclides in human beings by physician specialists. Support protocol implementation and maintenance (including NRG Clinical Trials). Support in house protocols for innovative skin treatment (SkinViva). Support implementation of automated contouring and VARIAN RapidPlan planning. Cooperates in compliance with OSHA regulations relating to hazardous materials and blood-borne pathogens. Keeps abreast of new scientific methods and technological developments in radiation therapy QUALIFICATIONS: Certification by the American Board of Radiology or American Board of Medical Physics in Therapeutic Medical Physics. License to practice Therapeutic Radiological Physics in the State of Florida or the ability to obtain a license before starting work. Interacts effectively and efficiently both verbally and in writing with department staff regarding medical physics and radiation safety issues, and consults the chief physicist when uncertain how to handle a given problem Committed desire to collaborate and communicate with other members of the team to deliver clinical excellence. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: PhD, DMP, or Master’s Degree in Medical Physics or related field. Certified by the American Board of Radiology (ABR) or the American Board of Medical Physics (ABMP) or Canadian College of Physicists in Medicine (CCPM) Strong stereotactic experience is necessary. CONFIDENTIAL AND SENSITIVE INFORMATION: Must properly control the release of proprietary and confidential information in accordance with HIPPA regulations. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Must be able to fluently speak, write and understand English. Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills About GenesisCare: An integrated oncology and multispecialty network in Florida providing care for more than 120,000 patients annually, GenesisCare U.S. offers community-based cancer care and other services at convenient locations. The company’s purpose is to redefine the care experience by improving patient outcomes, access and care delivery. With advanced technology and innovative treatment options, skilled physicians and support staff offer comprehensive and coordinated care in radiation oncology, urology, medical oncology, hematology, diagnostics, ENT and surgical oncology. For more information, visit https://www.genesiscareus.com GenesisCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. People centricity is at the heart of what we do, whether that person is a patient, a referring doctor, a partner or someone in our team. We aim to build a culture of care that is patient focused and performance driven. We are always improving, designing new and higher standards for clinical excellence and patient satisfaction. Across our network, we employ talented and passionate health care and business professionals to ensure we deliver on our patient promise. Join us at GenesisCare.

Responsibilities

The Medical Physicist will calibrate and maintain therapy units and oversee treatment planning for external beam and internally implanted radioactive sources. They will also assist with quality assurance checks and support protocol implementation for clinical trials.