Medical Physicist

Orlando Health•Orlando, FL

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About The Position

The Medical Physicist ensures quality of care in the use of radiation-producing sources and imaging equipment, and protects patients and staff from radiation. The role supports radiation oncology operations through equipment maintenance, radiation safety, treatment planning, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and consultation with radiation oncology and technical staff. Because the incumbent holds an MPT license, certain functions must be performed under the appropriate supervision of a TRP-licensed physicist, as required by Florida regulations.

Requirements

Graduate degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in medical physics, physics, biophysics, radiological physics, medical health physics, or an equivalent discipline from an accredited college or university.
Current medical physics training license (MPT) in the State of Florida must be obtained before the start date.
Clinical experience obtained from a CAMPEP-accredited residency program.
Working toward ABR board certification as a junior medical physicist.
Certain functions must be performed under the appropriate level of supervision of a TRP-licensed physicist, as required by Florida Administrative Code 64B23 and Florida Statute XXXII Chapter 483.901.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from a CAMPEP-accredited residency program is preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Associate Chief or Senior Director, Radiation Oncology, to administer maintenance and radiation safety programs, including personnel radiation monitoring.
Assist with performance, acceptance-testing, and commissioning specifications for newly acquired equipment; review technical staff training and competency.
Calculate or review shielding requirements for new or modified radiation areas.
Collaborate with radiation oncologists, physics staff, and dosimetry staff on patient treatment plans using available treatment modalities.
Develop or review procedures for new or non-standard treatment techniques and provide statistical analysis of treatments as requested.
Obtain or review treatment-machine data, verify treatment-planning computer calculations, approve them for clinical use, and update data under the established QA program.
Calculate or review and approve benchmark calculations and studies for clinical trials and protocols; review protocol patients’ treatment plans and documentation.
Assume assigned, supervised responsibility for initial chart review, patient treatment records, and supervision of dosimetry functions.
Participate in stereotactic and HDR procedures with appropriate supervision.
Perform routine QA, including IMRT QA, and annual calibration of radiation-producing equipment; maintain records and update treatment-planning systems, charts, and tables.
Review test results for computer software updates and approve them for clinical use.
Develop, implement, and periodically review an in-vivo dosimetry program.
Collaborate with the Associate Chief to administer QA for treatment modalities, localization procedures, and computational equipment and programs.
Collaborate with the Associate Chief to maintain and calibrate instruments used for radiation-source calibration, dose measurement, and patient and staff exposure monitoring.
Review and update departmental policies and procedures as required.
Participate in peer review and weekly chart review for patients under treatment.
Assure departmental compliance with applicable Florida Department of Health rules and regulations; prepare license applications and amendments for filing by the appropriate Corporate Officer and cooperate with inspecting agencies.
Participate in required after-hours coverage, including mornings, nights, and weekends, and provide coverage at regional care centers.
Participate in corporate training, continuing education, and committees; provide continuing education for radiation and ancillary staff as required.
Treat patients and staff courteously and with understanding, preserve privacy and dignity, and demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of aged, infirm, and impaired individuals.
Address issues promptly and professionally.