Job Description
Provides and assists in medical physics services.Essential Responsibilities and Duties 1. Devises computerized patient treatment plans based upon patient information and machine parameters to be approved by the Radiotherapist and checked by a Senior Medical Physicist.2. Performs daily constancy checks on radiation-producing machines to assure correct radiological parameters.3. Performs weekly checks on tele-therapy machines and simulators to assure they meet mechanical, optical and beam specifications.4. Performs regular constancy checks of diagnostic radiology and other special imaging devices.5. Assists in the collection of dosimetry data.6. Assists in clinical research as required.7. Participates in Department/Unit specific and Hospital wide quality improvement plan preferred.8. Follows all Hospital’s related Policies and Procedures.9. Participates in self and others' education, training and development, as applicable.10. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Responsibilities + Skills
Education
Masters or Bachelors Degree in Radiological Physics, Health Physics or other related discipline from a recognized institution is required.
Experience
Three (3) years of related Medical/Health Physics experience with Masters, or five (5) years with Bachelors Degree is required