Job Title:

Assoc Radiation Oncology Physicist or Radiation Oncology Physicist

ORGANIZATION

Department

Radiation Oncology

Management Level:

Staff

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direct supervision of the Medical Physicist, the Associate Physicist ensures the quality of care in the use of radiation producing sources and imaging equipment. The Associate Physicist also assists in matters of protection of patients and staff from radiation in the Department of Radiation Oncology. Responsible for overall functioning of radiation therapy equipment, radiation safety considerations and operational aspects of the Wellstar Radiation Oncology facilities. Calibrates all radiation therapy equipment, conducts routine quality control procedures on all radiation treatment devices. Helps in planning of radiation treatments. Recommends radiation safety procedures to areas using radiation. Educates personnel in radiation protection practices. Shares responsibility for brachytherapy source inventories, surveys, leak tests.

JOB FUNCTIONS

This Job is Essential

Remote Work Capable

This is a Leadership Job

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions

% TIME

Daily duties

• Work with other physics staff and assist in the general medical physics duties pertaining to operating a radiation therapy facility.
• Ensures that every treatment plan is checked and/or IMRT QA performed before the first fraction.
• Provides quality assurance of patient treatment through weekly checking of patients’ charts and attending general chart rounds.
• Performs routine or specialized dosimetry to check the treatment plan parameters.
• Performs spot checks and reviews all technical and scientific data generated from simulation through treatment in order to ensure accuracy and precision of patient’s treatment plan.
• Designs and fabricates special ancillary equipment, immobilization devices, compensating filters, molds and blocking devices.
• Performs chart checks for any mathematical errors or prescription changes that may have occurred throughout the course of treatment.
• Provides consultation to assure accurate radiation dose delivery.
• Verifies proper operation and safety of all machines and sources producing radiation in accordance with established guidelines and protocols.
• Upholds, maintains and establishes adequate protocols to ensure accurate patient dosimetry.
• Follows all radiation safety standards and regulatory requirements. Maintain safe environment for patients, personnel and visitors.
• Ensures proper documentation is recorded and maintained.
• Participates in all ongoing protocol studies with respect to gathering correct data and documentation of materials.
• Assists RSO with the Radiation Safety Program
• Assures the efficient operation of workflow of the department by performing other duties as assigned by the Medical Physicist.

60%

Quality Assurance

• Performs routine checks on the radiation therapy equipment in accordance with the guidelines provided by AAPM.
• Performs VMAT/IMRT QA on all IMRT/VMAT plans.
• Performs daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly checks on all radiation delivery machines.
• Assists the Medical Physicist during Annual machine QA’s.
• Performs machine QA after a component changes.
• Works with the field service engineer to ensure that the machine is in compliance after service events.

30%

Staff training and education

• Educates staff and physicians on radiation safety procedures.
• Educates personnel on care for brachytherapy patients.
• Keeps up with continuing education credits required to maintain the certification.

10%

Required for All Jobs

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Patient Care Options

X

No Patient Care

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Required Minimum Education

PHD is Physics or other relevant PHD Required

Required Minimum Experience

Experience

Experience Details

Required/
Preferred

Minimum 3 years

clinical experience in Radiation Therapy or completion of a CAMPEP approved residency program.

Required

Required Minimum Skills

KSAs

Proficiency

Board eligible for the American Board of Radiology, American Board of Medical Physics or equivalent is required.

Must complete Board Certification for the for the American Board of Radiology, American Board of Medical Physics or equivalent within four year of hire date.

Must be familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures and be able to rely on extensive experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals.

A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

Must have ability to be self-motivated and self-directed in daily/routine tasks.

The individual must be able to communicate and understand the verbal and written English language and display a positive attitude.

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

Licenses/Certifications

Time Frame

Required/
Preferred

Additional Licenses and Certifications

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Demands Category:

Healthcare & Safety

Exposure

Check one to indicate exposure to blood, body fluid, or tissues:

Category 1: This job poses the potential of occupational exposure in routine tasks performed.

X

Category 2: This job may pose the potential of occupational exposure. Regular job tasks do not involve exposure, but the employee may have potential exposure in some tasks.

Category 3: This job does not pose the potential of occupational exposure in any duties

Physical Demands

A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Physical Demand

N/A

Rarely

Occasionally

Frequently

Constantly

Weight

Standing

X

Walking

X

Sitting

X

Lifting

X

Carrying

X

Pushing

X

Pulling

X

Climbing

X

Balancing

X

Stooping

X

Kneeling

X

Crouching

X

Crawling

X

Reaching

X

Handling

X

Grasping

X

Feeling

X

Talking

X

Hearing

X

Repetitive Motions

X

Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination

X

Working Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is required to work within the selected working environments.

Working Condition

N/A

Rarely

Occasionally

Frequently

Constantly

Extreme cold

X

Extreme heat

X

Humidity

X

Wet

X

Noise

X

Hazards

X

Temperature Change

X

Atmospheric Conditions

X

Vibration

X

Acknowledgement

Printed Name:

Employee Signature:

Employee ID Number:

Date:

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