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Pay Range Minimum
Job Code:
 BG11
Hourly:
 $80.29
FLSA*:
 Exempt
Monthly:
 $13,916.67
Grade:
 445
Annually:
 $167,000

*This is an Exempt position. Employees in this position are paid a salary on a monthly basis and are not eligible to receive overtime pay.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Under the general supervision of the Director of Medical Physics, provides clinical physics leadership in assuring that clinical operations of a designated radiation oncology center (on-site) fulfill its clinical goals. Provides supervision of on-site physicists and dosimetrists. Additional responsibilities include assisting the Director of Medical Physics in strategic planning and development of clinical operations. Works with all participants within the designated facility and others to ensure that the Center renders high quality patient care and services, including efficient patient flow/access, resolution of treatment issues, coordination of ancillary services, oversight of medical physics records, and enhancement of patient support and service improvement. Handles compliance with environmental and radiation safety and other regulations at the Center. At the direction of the Radiation Oncologists, provides optimized computerized treatment planning documents to Radiation Oncologists for review and selection. Confers with Radiation Oncologists and Residents regarding patient disease to provide an optimal treatment plan. Performs necessary physics support for all aspects of therapy quality assurance including but not limited to: 3D and IMRT/VMAT (Intensity-Modulated Radiation therapy/Volumetric-Modulated Arc Therapy) treatment planning, HDR (High-Dose Rate), LDR (Low-Dose Rate), IGRT (Image-Guided Radiation Therapy), SRS/SBRT (Stereotactic Radiosurgery/Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy), IORT (Intraoperative Radiation Therapy), TBI (Total Body Irradiation), TSEI (Total Skin Electron Irradiation), DIBH (Deep Inspiration Breath-Hold), Gating, and Gamma Knife®. Oversees quality assurance monitoring, loading and transportation of radioactive material. Performs quality management processes of the department including chart checks, dose calculations, radiation monitoring, and equipment calibrations. Maintains skills to assess and care for patients of all ages. Provides support and assistance for other medical physics activities related to patient care and staff education. Participation in clinical trials and on-going research projects. May be involved in the didactic and clinical supervision of medical physics residents, medical physics students, radiation oncology residents, and dosimetry students. Performs related responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A Master's degree or PhD in medical physics with the appropriate clinical training. Three years of experience in a clinical setting. ABR (American Board of Radiology) or equivalent certification is required and participation in MOC (maintenance of certification) if applicable.

The above statements are intended to describe the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified.

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