Medical Physics Resident

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This job supports the medical physics group and the radiation oncology department. Under supervision, assists in the provision of radiation physics support for treatment of patients or other diseases requiring radiation therapy and performs clinical radiation oncology physics and dosimetry services.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company’s discretion.

Education

Required – Master’s degree in medical physics from a CAMPEP-accredited graduate program.

Work Experience

Required – None.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.

• Analytical skills and ability to perform treatment calculations.

• Problem-solving skills.

Job Duties

• Consults with physicians, dosimetrists, and radiation therapists regarding treatment setups and clinical problems and resolves problems, documents special physics consultation in medical record, and captures charge.

• Assists and performs patient dose calculations and treatment plans.

• Verifies that patient has received prescribed dose by performing electronic and paper chart QA checks of calculations and treatment plans on assigned patients under treatment every week and documents QA check in medical record.

• Participates in QA program for radiation-producing machines by performing annual, monthly, weekly, and daily dose measurements, calibrations, and safety procedures and assists in equipment maintenance and repair.

• Participates in QA program for machines that provide patient date (CT, PET, simulators, etc.) and that calculate dose distributions and treatment times and provides support to clinical computer systems through ongoing QA, backup, and new software installation.

• Provides medical physics support for special procedures including brachytherapy, radiosurgery, and total body irradiation.

• Performs patient-specific dose measurements required for determination of monitor units or verification of treatment (IMRT QA, in-vivo dosimetry, etc.), reviews and approves data taken by physics technicians, and interprets and provides written reports as necessary for in-vivo dosimetry.

• Initials charge capture and provides documentation for the patient's medical record in accordance with departmental procedures.

• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations, and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethic