Staff Physicist - Radiology - Berkeley Hospital

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Work Shift:
Days (United States of America)

Job Summary:

The Radiation Oncology Physicist is responsible for ensuring the best possible treatment given the state of technology and the skills of the other members of the radiation oncology department. The physicist performs with the radiation oncologist, the radiotherapists, and others to ensure accurate delivery of a treatment prescription.

Essential Functions:

• Assists radiation oncologist with the physical and radiobiological aspects of patients' treatments and the development of treatment.
• Maintains acquisition and storage of data for treatment plans.
• Calculates dose distributions and machine settings for patient treatments.
• Designs and fabricates treatment aids and treatment-beam modifiers.
• Ensures accuracy of treatment unit parameters and settings used for a patient's treatment, including correct transfer of parameters between the simulator, treatment plan and the treatment unit, and periodic review of each patient's chart.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Education:

• Doctorate's Degree in Medical Physics (preferred)

Licensure/Certification:

Certification by one of the following organizations in an appropriate area or board eligible (required):

• The American Board of Radiology - Therapeutic Radiological Physics

• The American Board of Medical Physics - Radiation Oncology Physics

Experience:

• 2 years relevant experience or residency (preferred)
• Treatment planning experience (preferred)

Training:

• None

Patient Population

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.
• Adults (18-64 years)
• Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Working Conditions

• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
• Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel.
• General office environment.
• May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
• May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.
• May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*
• May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*
• May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.
• May have periods of constant interruptions.
• Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.
• Prolonged periods of working alone.

* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Physical Requirements

Physical Demands

Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%

Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.) x

Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.) x

Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.) x

Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.) x

Stoop, Kneel x

Crawling x

Climbing x

Balance x

Bending x

Work Position

Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%

Sitting x

Walking x

Standing x

Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards

Physical Requirements

• Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
• Perform shift work
• Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings
• Repetitive arm/hand movements
• Finger Dexterity
• Color Vision
• Acuity - far
• Acuity - near

Hazards

• Depth perception
• Use of Latex products
• Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts
• Exposure to potential electrical shock
• Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy

Skills

Hard/Tech/Clinical Skills:

• Knowledge of radiation therapy theories, practices, and procedures to provide quality care and treatment.
• Knowledge of total body irradiation practices.
• Knowledge of radiation safety to ensure appropriate exposure to patients, staff and the public. Proficient in dose calculations and equipment operations.

Soft/Interpersonal Skills:

• Attention to detail
• Acceptance of authority
• Critical thinking
• Communication with family members
• Teamwork
• Conflict resolution
• Active listening
• Relationship building

What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, and short- and long-term disability
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department:
Radiology Services Ancillary - Therapeutic Radiology - Berkeley Hospital