SUMMARY 

The Medical Physicist supervises the Dosimetrists and Radiation Therapists in treatment planning and devises methods to apply laws and theories of physics to radiation medicine. We have several centers in the area offering linac-based therapy, Tomotherapy, and brachytherapy (seed-based and HDR). The Medical Physicist will have the chance to contribute to our active SRS/SBRT program, use some of the latest industry treatment and calibration equipment, and work with a close-knit team of experienced physicists. 

Coordinates and follows up on activities by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors and team members.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assists with treatment planning using externally delivered radiation as well as use of internally implanted radioactive sources.
• Assists with calibration and maintenance of therapy units, radiation sources, and other relevant major equipment to sustain efficient and accurate operation.
• Assists with generating proper records and correspondence pertaining to quality control and quality assurance, calibration, radiation safety and compliance with state and federal regulations and standards of accrediting bodies.
• Actively participates in patient chart checks [initial, continuing, and final] and treatment plan reviews, image fusion, dose calculation verifications, and special physics consultations as requested by physicians.
• Keeps abreast of new scientific methods and developments.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No Supervisor responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS 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 individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree or equivalent and medical physics are related field. ABR certification or board eligibility with the ABR.
• Specifically demonstrates understanding of medical physics in radiation oncology.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES and REGISTRATIONS 

• Certification by the American Board of Radiology or American Board of Medical Physics in Therapeutic Medical Physics. [Will consider Board Eligible applicants who will be Board Certified within two years of hire.]
• License to practice Therapeutic Radiological Physics in the State of California or the ability to obtain a license before starting work. 

MENTAL DEMANDS

Language Skills Experience

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.  Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from patients, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.  Ability to write presentations and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.  Ability to effectively present information to top management and public groups.

Mathematical Skills Experience

Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations.  Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

COMPUTER SKILLS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have advanced knowledge of: Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook Communication Management software, Word, and Excel. Experience with Internet usage, PC and/or MAC and Windows.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES 

• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Interacts effectively and efficiently both verbally and in writing with department staff regarding medical physics and radiation safety issues, and consults the chief physicist when uncertain how to handle a given problem 
• Committed desire to collaborate and communicate with other members of the team to deliver clinical excellence.
• Work co-operatively within a multidisciplinary team and assist other team members to achieve team objectives and work outcomes.  
• Provides excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.
• Demonstrated commitment to high quality patient care.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement.
• Follow CRO policies and procedures.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:   

• Identify and/or develop key internal and external relationships, opportunities for future service provisions and potential referrer or doctor partnerships.
• Maintain licensure, undertake mandatory and professional development to practice safely and in accordance with all professional and regulatory requirements.
• Travel when required to other sites and/or leadership meetings.