Medical Physicist

KurzSolutions•Baltimore, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Baltimore VA Medical Center is seeking a Medical Physicist to join their team. This role involves the design, optimization, and technical evaluation of radiation treatment plans, ensuring precise and accurate radiation dose delivery. The Medical Physicist will also be responsible for radiation protection of patients and staff, and will consult with Radiation Oncologists and provide direction to technical staff. This position requires presence during simulations, treatment setups for SBRT/SRS and IGRT, and all times during Stereotactic Procedures (SRS, SRT, SBRT). The role includes specifying and monitoring calculation methods for MUs or treatment times, performing weekly and final chart reviews, and managing dosimetry data input into treatment planning systems. The Medical Physicist will also advise on the acquisition of radiation-producing equipment and systems, evaluate equipment for utility and performance, and determine the need for specialized dosimetry and treatment planning equipment. Consultation with clinical engineers for the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of radiation oncology equipment is also a key responsibility.

Requirements

Master's degree in Medical Physics
At least 3 years of experience performing QA procedures
Experience in Therapeutic Medical Physics in a healthcare system that is ACR or APEx certified
Experience with Varian Linear Accelerators: TrueBeam with Brain Lab Accessories following standards of TG-142
Experience with Image Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT) including Cone Beam CT
Experience with Eclipse treatment planning system
Experience with ARIA record and verify system
Experience with treatment modalities: 2D/3D Conformal, SRS, SRT, SBRT, and IMRT/VMAT
Experience IMRT QA: MApCheck (or equivalent)
Experience Client Discovery CT Simulator (or equivalent)
Experience using Superficial X-ray Machine
Successfully performed one acceptance testing on a linear accelerator
Successfully performed one commission of a linear accelerator for a treatment planning system
Board Certified in Medical Physics or Therapeutic Medical Physics by the American Board of Radiology

Responsibilities

Design, optimization, and technical evaluation of radiation treatment plans.
Ensuring precise and accurate radiation dose delivery.
Radiation protection of patients and staff.
Consultation with Radiation Oncologists and providing advice or direction to technical staff.
Observation and supervision of complicated simulations and/or treatment set-ups.
Presence at the machine during patient setup for SBRT/SRS and IGRT.
Presence at all times during Stereotactic Procedures (SRS, SRT, SBRT).
Specification and monitoring of methods to calculate MUs or treatment times, ensuring independent review.
Development and maintenance of a method for weekly and systematic review of patient charts.
Performing a final chart review at the end of the course of radiation treatment.
Data input into treatment planning systems based on measured beam data.
Providing information on specification and selection for the acquisition of radiation-producing machines, accessories, and computerized treatment planning systems.
Providing information to VA staff on timing of required maintenance of equipment.
Evaluation of all equipment for continued utility, appropriateness, reliable performance, age, and condition.
Determination of the need for, specification of, and access to dosimetry and treatment planning equipment.
Providing advice and consultation for the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of linear accelerators and CT simulation equipment.
Ensuring record and verification systems are functional.