Summary:
Under supervision of the Chief Physicist, performs periodic calibration, monitoring, and safety evaluation of all radiation producing or ancillary equipment as well as the calculation of all patient dosimetry.
Responsibilities:
- Performs and monitors imaging/treatment equipment testing and calibration.
- Develops and implements appropriate shielding designs, frequent surveys, and routine exposure monitoring.
- Collaborates with dosimetrist and radiation oncologist to develop radiation therapy treatment plans.
- Develops and monitors protocols and policies to ensure accurate patient dosimetry.
- Performs treatment planning and assists with staff development.
- Implements, assists with and monitors the organization's radiation safety program and ensures the program's compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Education and Certification Requirements: Masters: Medical Physics (Required)ABMP Qualified Medical Physicist-Therapeutic (QMP ABMP) - American Board for Medical Physics (ABMP), ABR Qualified Medical Physicist-Therapeutic (QMP ABR) - American Board of Radiology (ABR), BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Cert American Heart non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE), BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS), Therapeutic Radiological Physicist (TRP LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)
Required Work Experience: Two (2) years of experience as a medical physicist or graduate of a Medical Physics Residency program.
Other Information: Additional Credential Info: Can be accredited by The American Board of Radiology (ABR) or by The American Board for Medical Physics (ABMP); if graduated from a Medical Physics Residency program and not ABR certified yet, ABR board exam eligibility is required.