Posted:
10/3/2024, 2:51:05 AM
Location(s):
Sun City CDP, Arizona, United States ⋅ Arizona, United States
Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Primary City/State:
Sun City, ArizonaDepartment Name:
Radiation OncologyWork Shift:
DayJob Category:
Clinical Care$5,000 Sign-On Bonus and relocation assistance available !
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The Radiation Oncology Physicist ensures safe delivery of optimal radiation treatment to patients. The position provides abundant opportunities for collaboration with radiation oncology colleagues in the wider Banner and MD Anderson networks.
The physicist verifies proper calibration, operation, and safety of radiation-producing machines and sources in accordance with established guidelines and protocols. The physicist ensures accuracy, quality, and safety of radiation therapy treatments. This includes reviewing treatment plans, assisting and supporting dosimetry and therapy staff, and performing measurements and evaluations as necessary. They physicist works with an interdisciplinary radiation oncology team to plan and deliver advanced specialized therapies such as HDR brachytherapy, SBRT, and SRS. The physicist collaborates with department staff and physics colleagues to evaluate, commission, and implement new technologies. The physicist ensures all radiation safety standards and regulatory requirements are met, and maintains a safe environment for patients, personnel, and visitors. The physicist applies independent judgement and learned methodologies while operating within established policies and procedures. The physicist assists in staff continuing education and physics resident training. The physicist consistently demonstrates Banner core values:
The Division of Radiation Oncology includes a comprehensive team of experts that representing all subspecialties. Joining our program affords an opportunity to enjoy:
The physicist engages with Banner and MD Anderson colleagues to advance the MD Anderson vision at Banner sites: “We shall be the premier cancer center in the world, based on the excellence of our people, our research-driven patient care and our science”.
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm
POSITION SUMMARY
This position provides physics services by following department/facility policies, procedures and protocols. This position ensures optimal care/treatment to patient population.
CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Verifies proper operation and safety of all machines and sources producing radiation in accordance with established guidelines and protocols.
2. Performs measurements or other evaluations as necessary to ensure accurate dose delivery for treatments. Uses independent judgment and applies learned methodologies according to established policy and procedures.
3. Provides support and assistance in delivery of all radiation therapy treatments, including advanced specialized therapies. Assists in or performs computer treatment planning as needed. Assists in the evaluation and implementation of new therapies and protocols. Serves as a physics services resource for all staff.
4. Assists in staff continuing education on appropriate medical physics and radiation safety procedures as needed. Demonstrates professional behavior/conduct in all interactions; fosters teamwork, efficient use of resources and quality patient outcomes.
5. Maintains a safe environment for patients, personnel, and visitors. Ensures all radiation safety standards and regulatory requirements are met.
6. Participates in regular quality assurance reviews. Ensures proper documentation is recorded and maintained.
7. Accountable for the ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities related to the Medical Physics practice. This includes maintaining confidentiality of all work information.
8. Assures the efficient operation of workflow of the department by performing other duties as assigned. May hire, train, conduct performance reviews, and direct the workflow for the department staff.
9. Independently performs procedures in accordance with department/facility policies, procedures and protocols to patients. Internal customers: All levels of radiation oncology and nursing management and staff, medical staff, and all other members of the interdisciplinary health care team. External Customers: regulatory and health agencies, patients and family members.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Masters Degree or PH.D. in Medical Physics or other related discipline is required.
Current certification from the American Board of Radiology in Therapeutic Radiological Physics and licensure by the state of practice where required. Experience with procedures in the specific department required. BLS certification.
Must possess knowledge in medical physics including regulations governing the use of radiation in medicine, advanced computer skills, advanced treatment planning, and quality control procedures. Must demonstrate effective communication skills, human relations skills, analyze data and solve problems. Employees working at Banner MD Anderson on the Banner University Medical Center Phoenix campus must possess a State of Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. This is a requirement of the Whole Family Counseling Program held at this specific facility.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
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