Staff Physicist - Radiology - Berkeley Hospital

Roper St. Francis Healthcare • Summerville, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Radiation Oncology Physicist is responsible for ensuring the best possible treatment given the state of technology and the skills of the other members of the radiation oncology department. The physicist performs with the radiation oncologist, the radiotherapists, and others to ensure accurate delivery of a treatment prescription.

Requirements

• Doctorate’s Degree in Medical Physics (preferred)
• Certification by one of the following organizations in an appropriate area or board eligible (required): The American Board of Radiology - Therapeutic Radiological Physics, The American Board of Medical Physics - Radiation Oncology Physics
• 2 years relevant experience or residency (preferred)
• Treatment planning experience (preferred)
• Knowledge of radiation therapy theories, practices, and procedures to provide quality care and treatment.
• Knowledge of total body irradiation practices.
• Knowledge of radiation safety to ensure appropriate exposure to patients, staff and the public.
• Proficient in dose calculations and equipment operations.
• Attention to detail
• Acceptance of authority
• Critical thinking
• Communication with family members
• Teamwork
• Conflict resolution
• Active listening
• Relationship building
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.
• Adults (18-64 years)
• Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Responsibilities

• Assists radiation oncologist with the physical and radiobiological aspects of patients' treatments and the development of treatment.
• Maintains acquisition and storage of data for treatment plans.
• Calculates dose distributions and machine settings for patient treatments.
• Designs and fabricates treatment aids and treatment-beam modifiers.
• Ensures accuracy of treatment unit parameters and settings used for a patient's treatment, including correct transfer of parameters between the simulator, treatment plan and the treatment unit, and periodic review of each patient's chart.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, and short- and long-term disability
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree