Medical Physicist

Job Summary

The medical physicist conducts all aspects of radiation therapy physics, including clinical medical physics support, equipment calibration and commissioning, maintenance of appropriate quality assurance programs for equipment and treatment delivery, compliance with radiation safety, licensing issues and other pertinent regulatory requirements.

• Maintain operating knowledge of the planning system, ARIA/Eclipse.
• Ability to demonstrate importing correct CT images, properly merge CT/MRI/PET, and identify the anatomical structures on CT/MRI/PET images.
• Maintain knowledge of tissue constraints.
• Demonstrate knowledge of planning including but not limited to: appropriateness of beam energies and angles, MLC and wedges, normalization.
• Maintain knowledge of the correct document procedures, planning approval, and setup notes.
• Proficient with patient chart checks, hand calculations and reviewing a chart for all pertinent planning information.
• Advise therapists to facilitate appropriate patient positioning and setup for planning.
• Proficient in all aspects of ARIA electronic medical record/patient management.
• Maintain an atmosphere of caring, concern and support for patients, visitors, medical staff, and co-workers on a consistent basis.
• Evaluate and develop radiation instruments and procedures.
• Optimize the physical and technical aspects of radiation treatments.
• Assure the accurate measurement and delivery of radiation doses.
• Implement and monitor quality control and safety protocols in the use of radiation.
• Collaborate with radiation oncologists in the planning and implementation of patient treatment plans.
• Ensure radiation protection for patients, staff and the community.
• Conduct research to enhance current treatment methods and develop new technologies.
• Provide education and training on radiation safety and medical physics to healthcare staff.
• Maintain a professional understanding of advancements in medical physics and radiation therapy.
• Conduct regular equipment calibrations and maintenance.
• Perform quality assurance tests on radiology equipment.
• Work shifts as assigned.
• Perform all duties as assigned by chief physicist and radiation oncologist.
• Willingness to travel between clinics if necessary.
• Maintain compliance with the Department of Health radiation rules and regulations.

Medical office setting with moderate noise levels from medical equipment. Ability to see details at close range, listen and understand information through spoken words, read and understand information in writing, and communicate information clearly. Sitting for long periods. Minimum lifting requirements of 25 pounds to transfer equipment. Frequent bending and twisting.

Arizona Center for Cancer Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

• MS or Ph.D. in medical physics and training in clinical medical physics.
• Experience working in a clinical environment, specifically radiotherapy departments.
• Strong understanding of the principles and practices of radiation physics.
• Knowledge of radiation safety regulations and procedures.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Maintain documented proof of authorized medical physicist (AMP) for after loader, or complete form NRC 313A AMP for HDR after loader.
• Meets all continuing education standards as they apply to registry eligibility.
• Computer experience required.
• Experience in Varian Truebeam, Halcyon, ARIA R&V, Eclipse and Elekta Oncentra planning preferred.
• Excellent work ethic, including integrity, positive attitude, productive, organized, treats leadership with respect, excellent attendance, continuously learning and willing to ask for help.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a detail oriented, fast-paced setting.

Board certified or eligible for certification by the American Board of Radiology. Valid driver’s license