Therapeutic Med Physicist 1
Company: Baylor Scott & White Health
Location: Irving
Posted on: June 11, 2021
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Job Description:
BSW Therapeutic Med Physicist 1 Irving Texas Full Time JOB SUMMARY The Therapeutic Med Physicist 1, under the direction of the
Director of Medical Physics from the Department of Radiation
Oncology, performs the technical aspect of safe and effective
delivery of radiation therapy to achieve the therapeutic treatment
outcome of a patient. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE Performs, evaluates and manages regularly scheduled quality
assurance testing of treatment related machines and/or systems
(linear accelerator, brachytherapy, computed tomography, and
radiation treatment planning system). Performs and supervises any radiation treatment that requires a
therapeutic medical physicist to be present. Performs, supervises and evaluates any computer aided planning
and/or calculation for radiation treatment (external beam and
brachytherapy). Performs and evaluates patient related dosimetric measurements
to evaluate treatment quality. Provides consultation to radiation oncologists, clinical staff
and patients if requested. Participates in acceptance and commissioning of new treatment
modality. Participates in state and federal compliance of the
department. Fulfills, and provides proof of, continuing education,
licensure, and/or certifications required to remain qualified for
this role. KEY SUCCESS FACTORS Good communication skills (written and oral). Able to behave and perform in a professional manner with staff
and patients. Able to work on weekends if required to maintain operation of
the clinic. Good understanding and clinical judgement of radiation oncology
clinical workflow. Able to perform tasks independently without
routine supervision. Knowledge of and Able to operate and maintain radiation
treatment machines/equipment/detectors/software. Knowledge of and Able to perform and manage regularly scheduled
quality assurance testing of treatment related machines and/or
systems including patient related dosimetric measurements. Able to take call, if required. BENEFITS Our competitive benefits package includes the following Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or
level QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION - Masters MAJOR - Physics MAJOR - Physics MAJOR - Physics or Related Field EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - Basic Life Support (BLS) Medical Physicist (LMP): Licensed by the State of Texas as a
Medical Physicist.
Keywords: Baylor Scott & White Health, Irving , Therapeutic Med Physicist 1, Other , Irving, Texas
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