Medical Physicist
Company: Integrated Oncology Network
Location: Pomona
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Purpose: Primarily and professionally engaged in the design
optimization, technical evaluation and precise and accurate
delivery of radiation for patient care. Responsible for the
radiation safety of patients and staff and for the design and
implementation of the quality management that involve the use of
external beam radiotherapy equipment and therapeutic
isotopes.Essential Functions: Calibrate therapy equipment in a
manner suitable for accurate radiation dose delivery. Direct the
determination of radiation dose distributions in patients
undergoing treatment (i.e. computerized dosimetry planning or
direct radiation measurement). Direct the acceptance testing of new
equipment and treatment devices. Direct the design and construction
of patient treatment aids or special devices (blocks, compensators,
molds, etc.). Direct the radiation safety program for the radiation
oncology department. Participate in equipment planning and
evaluation, program planning, marketing, staff review and budget
preparation. Maintain proper records necessary for JCAHO, NRC,
state, or other regulatory agencies. Review and approve department
policies and procedures. Develop policies and procedures related to
radiation safety and radiation oncology physics. Provide
consultation for personnel radiation exposure as needed. Design and
implement pertinent aspects of the quality management program that
involve the use of external beam radiotherapy equipment and
therapeutic radioisotopes. Manage the medical physics service in a
manner to meet or exceed established standards of practice
consistent with the facility size and available resources. Evaluate
new technologies and implement as needed. Consult with the
radiation oncologists, as required, concerning patient doses and
optimization of patient treatment plans and delivery. Provide
technical direction of radiation oncology staff as specified by the
department medical director. Serve as the focal point for machine
maintenance and repair. Monitor equipment to ensure that correct
and consistent results or outputs are achieved and ensuring that
ongoing maintenance routines are followed. Troubleshoot problems
with hardware and software as needed. Regular attendance and
punctuality. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related
results as needed. Ensures that all processing and reporting
deadlines are consistently achieved. Perform any other functions as
required by management.Qualifications and Education Requirements
Ability to work a flexible schedule (including overtime, and
weekends), as necessary. Compliance with the ABR Standard for
Continuing Medical Education. Masters, PhD or DMP ABR
certification. Valid Drivers license & Reliable
Transportation.Preferred Skills Certification by the American Board
of Radiology in Therapeutic Radiological Physics and Radiological
Physics.Required CompetenciesExcellent judgment, dependability,
conscientious performance. Detail oriented. Exceptional
interpersonal and communication skills. Caring and empathetic. High
ethical standards. Mechanical ability and manual dexterity for
operating complicated equipments.Physical Demands and Work
EnvironmentThe physical demands and work environment
characteristics described here are representative of those that
must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions._Physical demands: _While performing the duties of this
job, employee is required to walk; sit; use hands to handle, or
feel objects, tools, or controls; reach hands and arms; talk and
hear. Employee must lift and/or move 50 pounds. Specific vision
abilities required by the job include close vision, distant vision,
color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, speech clarity,
climb, balance, and stoop, kneel, and bend._Work environment:
_While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed
to environmental risk of radiation exposure, and biohazard
exposure.ION123Job Type: Full-timePay: $230,000.00 - $260,000.00
per yearBenefits:* 401(k)* 401(k) matching* Dental insurance*
Employee assistance program* Health insurance* Life insurance* Paid
time off* Referral program* Vision insuranceSchedule:* Monday to
FridayEducation:* Master's (Required)License/Certification:*
American Board of Radiology Certification (Required)Ability to
Relocate:* Pomona, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)Work
Location: In personby Jobble
Keywords: Integrated Oncology Network, Glendora , Medical Physicist, Healthcare , Pomona, California
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