Medical Physicist – Full Time- Methodist Cancer Institute
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
Application
Details
Posted: 20-Oct-23
Location: Memphis, Tennessee
Type: Career Positions
Categories:
Health and Medicine: Radiation
Certifications:
Therapeutic Radiology (TR)
Sector:
Hospital
Required Education:
Masters
Additional Information:
2 openings available.
Summary
The Department of Radiation Oncology at Methodist Cancer Institute is recruiting a full-time clinical medical physicist at its University Hospital located in downtown Memphis, TN.
The successful candidate will join an existing team of dedicated Medical Physicists and shall be responsible for calibration and quality assurance of all radiation therapy equipment, as well as providing patient care through HDR and LDR procedures, patient chart checks and QA. The Physicist is responsible for modeling appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.
Facility and Equipment:
In 2019, Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare established the Methodist Cancer Center located in the newly constructed Shorb tower. The center was equipped with two beam matched Elekta Versa HD Linacs (with a Hexapod robotic couch and Brainlab ExacTrac system), Elekta-Nucletron Flexitron HDR afterloaders, Pinnacle, Mosaiq, Oncentra, MIM fusion and database management, Monaco, and a Siemens Somatom Duel Energy Simulator. The department is rapidly expanding and added an Elekta Unity in October of 2022. The department also hosts an active LDR program treating over 90 eye plaques in 2022 alone.
The city of Memphis rests on the shores of the Mississippi River in southwest Tennessee. The city is famous for its musical history and atmosphere and is the home of Elvis Presley, Beale Street, and Shelby farms.
Requirements:
Candidates must have a M.S or Ph.D degree in medical physics, physics, nuclear sciences, or related physical science discipline. Candidates who completed their residency in a CAMPEP accredited radiotherapeutic medical physics program and ABR certified. Priority will be given to candidates with brachytherapy experience. Clinical service will be balanced between: HDR, LDR (prostate and eyeplaque), external beam radiation therapy, and SBRT.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Knowledge of medical physics.
Ability to understand and prepare complex written materials, such as technical reports and manuals.
Ability to communicate verbally with Associates, physicians and patients.
Ability to work with a minimum of direct supervision.
Ability to organize multiple tasks and projects.
Key Job Responsibilities
Oversees the preparation of computerized treatment plans and the calculations of patient doses with regards to the age specific populations including neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
Develops and maintains a quality assurance program for all Radiation Therapy treatment modalities.
Assures accuracy of patient's treatment unit parameters.
Assists with intracavitary and interstitial radioactive implant procedures.
Directs the construction of patient contours, shielding blocks, electron cut-outs and immobilization molds and masks.
Assists in development and administration of the Radiation Safety Program.
Provides continuing education to radiation therapy staff and students.
Assists with calibration of diagnostic radiology equipment.
Performs other job functions as assigned or requested.
Physical Requirements
The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
Must have good balance and coordination.
The physical requirements of this position are: medium work - exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently.
The Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
Frequent non-invasive patient contact.
Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials.
Our goal is to improve every life we touch. And that starts with the lives of our Associates.
We believe that just one person can make a difference. That’s the Power of One. And we see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South.
We provide our Associates with opportunities that help them maximize their potential both professionally and personally. Because we’re not at our best until you are at yours. That’s what the Power of One is all about.
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