Medical Physicist

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Cambridge, MA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Chief Medical Physicist, provides professional medical physics for the Radiation Oncology service. Collaborates with the Radiation Oncologist and Dosimetrist staff to assure the accurate delivery of all aspects of radiation oncology treatment prescription. Acts as an educational resource for the use of radiation in the clinical environment. Participates in and directs quality assurance, quality control, and radiation safety activities.

Requirements

M.S. in Physics with a minimum of 2 years experience in Medical Physics
ABR or ABMP certified or eligible for certification
Computer software and network experience desirable
Excellent communications skills and teamwork skills required
In depth knowledge and understanding of current radiation therapy principles, methods, procedures, and techniques.

Responsibilities

Assists the Chief Medical Physicist in provision of medical physics services and assumes responsibility for the service in the Chief Physicist’s absence.
Performs routine and periodic output measurements and quality assurance tests.
Ensures all physics data is accurate and computation methods are precise and will supervise dosimetry and treatment planning personnel.
Assists in the development of recommendations regarding purchase of radiation equipment and related construction projects. Participates in equipment acceptance, calibration and maintenance procedures.
Advises and consults with physicians in such applications as use of ionizing radiation in diagnosis, therapy, treatment planning with externally delivered radiation as well as use of internally implanted radioactive sources; complete subject of x-ray equipment, calibration, and dosimetry, medical uses of ultra sound and infrared.
Participates in development, implementation, and oversight of integrated radiation therapy quality control and radiation safety programs.
Advises and consults with physicians and professional staff concerning issues involving individual patients, procedures, and techniques.
Participates in supporting programs to ensure effective and safe use of radiation and radionuclides including quality assurance and education activities.
Assists in the development of project budgets and projections.
Maintains current medical physics knowledge through contact with peers, attendance at professional meetings and continuing education activities.
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.