Job Description
Consults with the Radiation Oncologist and assists in the development of a customized treatment plan for patients. Assists in ensuring that complex treatments are properly tailored for each patient and monitors the patients treatment and records for quality assurance.
Responsibilities
1. Creates customized treatment plans using 3-D computed tomography (CT)and IMRT to accurately deliver the Radiation Oncologists prescribed dose andto minimize radiation exposure to surrounding normal tissues.
2. Correlates simulation radiograph with other diagnostic data such as CTscans to determine tumor and to target locations and transfers the informationfrom CT to radiographs.
3. Assists the Radiation Oncologist in the design of customized shieldingto minimize doses delivered to non-targeted or normal tissues.
4. Calculates the precise measurements and number of radiation beams forthe equipment used in accordance with the treatment plan signed by thephysician.
5. Collaborates with radiation therapists in the setup of patients and theuse of treatment aids and immobilization devices.
6. Monitors patients treatment and records for quality assurance.
7. Participates in weekly radiation oncology chart rounds for review of newpatients treatment and to assist in the peer review of the RadiationOncologists plan of treatment.
8. Teaches dosimetry, simulations and treatment planning to RadiationOncology Residents during their rotation through Physics.
9. Provides information for protocol patients as requested by the NationalQuality Assurance Review Center (QARC).
10. Performs other related duties.
Qualifications
Masters degree in physics, biophysics or medical physics with specialization in radiation physics. PhD preferred.
1+ year experience in therapeutic radiation therapy
Compensation Statement
The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $116,718.00 - $175,078.00 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
Non-Bargaining Unit, 135 - Radiation Oncology - MSH, Mount Sinai Hospital
