Medical Physicist Radiation Oncology

Banner Health

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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: Treating those we serve and each other with compassion, dignity and respect Acting with integrity and striving for the highest quality care and service Exceeding the expectations of the people we serve and those we set for ourselves The Division of Radiation Oncology includes a comprehensive team of experts that representing all subspecialties. Joining our program affords an opportunity to enjoy: Radiation Oncology Facilities at 4 centers in Phoenix and 2 centers in Northern Colorado Mix of Varian TrueBeam and Elekta Linacs Busy Real-Time US-Guided Prostate HDR Brachytherapy program Raystation Planning System as well as Brainlab Weekly Chart Rounds with MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston Team approach to care with focused disease-specific expertise in the medical, radiation, and surgical management of the cancer patient Evidence-based, multidisciplinary approach to patient care Access to clinical trials and new investigative therapies (80+ staff members, 190+ active trials) State-of-the-art technology for the diagnosis, staging, and treatment of all types of cancer; Oncology expertise in supportive care services Competitive compensation and benefits commensurate with training and experience Abundant recreational opportunities in the highly desired metropolitan area 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

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Verifies proper operation and safety of all machines and sources producing radiation in accordance with established guidelines and protocols.
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.
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.
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.
Maintains a safe environment for patients, personnel, and visitors. Ensures all radiation safety standards and regulatory requirements are met.
Participates in regular quality assurance reviews. Ensures proper documentation is recorded and maintained.
Accountable for the ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities related to the Medical Physics practice. This includes maintaining confidentiality of all work information.
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.
Independently performs procedures in accordance with department/facility policies, procedures and protocols to patients.