Medical Radiation Physicist- Radiation Oncology - Mount Sinai Hospital - Full Time

Mount Sinai Health Systems•New York, NY

3d•$116,718 - $175,078

About The Position

The Medical Radiation Physicist consults with Radiation Oncologists to help develop customized treatment plans for patients. The role helps ensure complex treatments are tailored to each patient and monitors treatment and records for quality assurance. The position also supports treatment planning, patient setup, peer review, resident education, and information requests for protocol patients.

Requirements

Master’s degree in physics, biophysics, or medical physics with specialization in radiation physics.
At least 1 year of experience in therapeutic radiation therapy.

Nice To Haves

PhD preferred.

Responsibilities

Create customized treatment plans using 3-D computed tomography (CT) and IMRT to deliver the Radiation Oncologist’s prescribed dose accurately while minimizing radiation exposure to surrounding normal tissues.
Correlate simulation radiographs with diagnostic data, including CT scans, to determine tumor and target locations and transfer information from CT to radiographs.
Assist the Radiation Oncologist in designing customized shielding to minimize doses to non-targeted or normal tissues.
Calculate the precise measurements and number of radiation beams for the equipment used, in accordance with the physician-signed treatment plan.
Collaborate with radiation therapists on patient setup and the use of treatment aids and immobilization devices.
Monitor patient treatment and records for quality assurance.
Participate in weekly radiation oncology chart rounds to review new-patient treatment and assist with peer review of the Radiation Oncologist’s treatment plan.
Teach dosimetry, simulations, and treatment planning to Radiation Oncology Residents during their rotation through Physics.
Provide information for protocol patients as requested by the National Quality Assurance Review Center (QARC).
Perform other related duties.