Boston University

Physicist - Manhattan, Cancer Center (Radiation Oncology)

Boston University$222K — $246K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's of Science degree in physics or engineering
  • Completion of a training/residency program or accredited Medical Physics program
  • NYS Med Physicist License or NYS Limited Med Physicist Permit
  • Strong communication skills
  • Proficiency in computer skills

Responsibilities

  • Identify and evaluate treatment planning for target volumes and critical structures
  • Perform quality assurance tasks for treatment modalities including IMRT and brachytherapy
  • Participate in departmental meetings and required training programs
  • Assist in training Residents and Students on treatment planning software
  • Demonstrate initiative by suggesting improvements and adopting new policies
  • Coordinate work effectively to ensure timely patient care
  • Maintain accurate documentation for treatments and clinical protocols

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits and wellness package
  • Robust support system for various life stages
  • Generous time-off program
  • Access to employee resource groups for support
  • Holistic employee wellness program focusing on multiple areas of well-being
Full Job Description
Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Physicist - Manhattan, Cancer Center (Radiation Oncology).

Responsible for maintenance of quality assurance program, supervision and review of dosimetrists tasks, review of planning procedures and oversight of the patient planning and treatment process with brachytherapy or external beam radiation therapy

Job Responsibilities:
  • Treatment Planning: Identifies and evaluates target volumes and critical structures. Generates QA plans as required for IMRT and reference points as needed for physics checks. Follows established policies and procedures as they relate to treatment planning. Demonstrated level of planning capability. Completeness of RT electronic charts: setup fields, DRR, CBCT, ref points, scheduling.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Quality Assurance: Performs assigned quality assurance tasks in a complete and timely fashion (linac monthly and annual QA, IMRT QA, brachytherapy QA). Performs assigned quality assurance tasks in a complete and timely fashion (initial chart checks, weekly chart checks, final chart review). Documents all quality assurance work in a complete and timely fashion and determines compliance in all categories included in the lists; initiates corrective action when necessary.
  • Participates in in-service programs and conferences. Attends all required department in-service meetings. Attends annual billing/documentation/safety classes. Attends annual Radiation Safety in-service.
  • Participation in training of Residents and Students: Assists in the training of Residents and Students on use of Eclipse or ARIA and the principle of treatment planning. Participates in research protocols.
  • Initiative: Makes suggestions for positive changes. Demonstrates ability to understand tasks and creatively apply solutions. Demonstrates ability to adopt and help develop new physics initiatives and policies. Readily accepts new assignments and responsibilities. Recognizes when help is needed by others and offers guidance and assistance. Monitors patient tracker to effect a smooth and orderly process for patients and staff.
  • Planning and Time Utilization: Work is thought out and planned in advance and successfully implemented. Coordinates own work to achieve efficiency and quality patient care. Work is completed in a timely manner, meeting schedules.
  • Documentation: All paperwork and electronic forms are complete, signed and labeled accordingly. Procedure codes are complete, timely and accurate. Documents, dates & signs all changes to treatment set-up. Documentation for clinical trials and protocols is coordinated with appropriate parties.


Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a Master's of Science degree in physics or engineering and completion of a training/residency program or a Master's Degree in an accredited Medical Physics program. Required license NYS Med Physicist License - 30675 (Grace period - NA) or NYS Limited Med Physicist Perm - 30676 (Grace period - NA)
Well developed communication and computer skills.

Required Licenses: NYS Limited Med Physicist Perm, NYS Med Physicist License

Preferred Qualifications:
Certification (ABR);

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $222,017.06 - $246,750.00 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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About Boston University

Boston University (BU) is a private research university in Boston, Massachusetts. The university is nonsectarian but maintains its historical affiliation with the United Methodist Church. It was founded in 1839 by Methodists with its original campus in Newbury, Vermont, before moving to Boston in 1867. The university now has more than 3,900 faculty members and nearly 33,000 students, and is one of Boston's largest employers. It offers bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, doctorates, and medical, dental, business, and law degrees through 17 schools and colleges on two urban campuses. BU is a member of the Boston Consortium for Higher Education and the Association of American Universities.
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