Job Description:Job purposeSupervises and performs treatment planning and MU calculations to deliver accurate doses for external beam therapy. Supervises and performs brachytherapy planning calculations and source loadings. Performs quality control and calibration of radiation-producing machines and radioactive materials in Radiation Oncology.
Essential Job Functions - Supervises, performs, and/or reviews isodose planning of external beam and brachytherapy treatments.
- Supervises, performs, and/or reviews calculations of patient doses and MU.
- Supervises or performs accurate and timely charge capture for physics procedures.
- Performs calibration and QC of linear accelerators and simulators, investigates equipment problems and interacts with service personnel to rectify issues and concerns.
- Supervises, performs, and/or reviews brachytherapy procedures.
- Performs duties of Radiation Safety Officer for all facilities as needed or required.
- Performs patient chart checks weekly.
- Supervises and assists in simulation and treatment of non-routine treatment setups.
- Supervises or assists in fabricating beam modifying and immobilization devices.
- Supervises or performs diode calculations of patient treatments.
- Presents physics-related material to other departments and staff.
- Develop and implement protocols for Therapist MU calculations and isodose planning as required for clinical rotations and orientations.
- Performs special testing and evaluation of patient doses and procedures as requested by Radiation Oncologist.
QualificationsEducation/Experience- Requires Master's Degree in Radiological Physics.
- ABR or ABMP certification preferred
Working conditions:This position works in the radiation department of a busy oncology/hematology/radiation clinic. This person has direct contact with patients, some of whom are very ill.
Physical requirements:This position requires that the employee be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, up to eight hours a day. This position also requires that the employee be able to lift and/or turn disabled patients.
Direct reportsThis is not a supervisory position
