Medical Physicist - Radiation Oncology

Glens Falls Hospital • Glens Falls, NY

30d

About The Position

Team Impact The medical physicist works independently to provide medical physics support for the Radiation Oncology Department. The Glens Falls Hospital Impact Mission Our Mission is to improve the health of people in our region by providing access to exceptional, affordable and patient-centered care every day and in every setting. How You Will Fulfill Your Potential Responsibilities Develop and Implement Treatment plans: Collaborate with radiation oncologists and dosimetrists to design and implement treatment plans. Including 3D, VMAT, SRS, SBRT and HDR treatments. Perform patient specific QA. Including VMAT measurements, plan checks, chart checks and in-vivo dosimetry. Participate in the simulation and treatment of SRS and HDR patients. Participate in the QA and delivery of radiopharmaceutical treatment. Collaborate with Multidisciplinary Teams: Work closely with a team of radiation oncologists, radiation therapists, dosimetrists and nurses to deliver comprehensive patient care. Calibrate and Maintain Radiation Therapy Equipment: Perform regular calibration and coordinate maintenance of all radiation therapy equipment to ensure their optimal performance and safety. Conduct Quality Assurance Checks: Regularly perform quality assurance tests on radiation therapy equipment to ensure adherence to national safety standards. Maintain Technical Expertise: Keep up-to-date with the latest developments in radiation therapy and medical physics. Participate in Professional Development: Engage in continuous learning and professional development activities to enhance skills and knowledge. Communities We Serve Located in the foothills of the beautiful Adirondack mountains, Glens Falls is conveniently located a short drive away from the capital region and Lake George. Work at the top of your profession and jumpstart your next career here at Glens Falls Hospital! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.

Requirements

• M.S. Radiological Sciences/Medical Physics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to solve complex problems.
• Detail orientated.
• Board certification in Therapeutic Radiological Physics by the American Board of Radiology
• Professional License in Therapeutic Radiological Physics by the New York State Education Department.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer three years of medical physics experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and Implement Treatment plans: Collaborate with radiation oncologists and dosimetrists to design and implement treatment plans. Including 3D, VMAT, SRS, SBRT and HDR treatments.
• Perform patient specific QA. Including VMAT measurements, plan checks, chart checks and in-vivo dosimetry.
• Participate in the simulation and treatment of SRS and HDR patients.
• Participate in the QA and delivery of radiopharmaceutical treatment.
• Collaborate with Multidisciplinary Teams: Work closely with a team of radiation oncologists, radiation therapists, dosimetrists and nurses to deliver comprehensive patient care.
• Calibrate and Maintain Radiation Therapy Equipment: Perform regular calibration and coordinate maintenance of all radiation therapy equipment to ensure their optimal performance and safety.
• Conduct Quality Assurance Checks: Regularly perform quality assurance tests on radiation therapy equipment to ensure adherence to national safety standards.
• Maintain Technical Expertise: Keep up-to-date with the latest developments in radiation therapy and medical physics.
• Participate in Professional Development: Engage in continuous learning and professional development activities to enhance skills and knowledge.

Benefits

• Glens Falls Hospital is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are available to active, full-time and part-time employees who work at least 30 hours per week, can be found here .

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees