Overview Ansible Government Solutions, LLC (Ansible) is currently recruiting a Chief Therapeutic Medical Physicist to provide onsite services to eligible beneficiaries of the Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center located at 5901 E. 7th St. Long Beach, CA 90822. The schedule is typically Monday-Friday, 7L30am-4pm, but may perform work after normal business hours as needed. Ansible Government Solutions, LLC (Ansible) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing Federal customers with solutions in many arenas. Our customers face wide-ranging challenges in the fields of national security, health care, and information technology. To address these challenges, we employ intelligent and committed staff who take care of our customers’ success as if it is their own. Responsibilities  + Serve as the Chief Therapeutic Medical Physicist (CTMP) for the VA radiation oncology service, overseeing all physics and dosimetry operations  + Provide on-site services at least 5 days/week during clinical hours while patients are being treated  + Develop, implement, and periodically review all Quality Management Program (QMP) policies and procedures related to radiation therapy equipment  + Oversee technical activities of all physicists, dosimetrists, and other staff members assigned to the unit  + Direct technical aspects of treatment procedures and perform duties qualifying as a supervisor  + Provide quarterly Quality Assurance reports for the Quality Assurance Committee and Radiation Safety Committee  + Attend and participate in quarterly Radiation Safety meetings  + Track, evaluate, and document all equipment-related quality assurance data, including TLD and credentialing measurements for independent 3rd party analysis  + Provide shielding surveys and reports as required by the National VA Health Physics Program (NHPP)  + Ensure licenses are current for linear accelerator equipment and software applications  + Coordinate electronic submission of adverse events, near misses, and good catches reports into the Radiotherapy Incident Reporting and Analysis System (RIRAS)  + Implement new procedures and technologies, including literature review, site visits, standard operating procedure development, and staff training  + Perform acceptance testing and commissioning of new linear accelerators and treatment planning systems  + Provide network and computer administration support for radiotherapy planning, delivery, and treatment management systems  Qualifications + PhD in Medical Physics or related field  + Board Certification in Medical Physics or Therapeutic Medical Physics by the American Board of Radiology (ABR)  + Minimum 5 years of documented post-board experience after certification  + At least 3 years of continuous work experience within the last 5 years in therapeutic medical physics  + Extensive experience with:  + Varian Linear Accelerators (TrueBeam with Brain Lab Accessories)  + Image Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT) including Cone Beam CT  + Eclipse treatment planning system and ARIA record & verify system  + Treatment modalities including 2D/3D Conformal, SRS, SRT, SBRT, and IMRT/VMAT  + IMRT QA systems (e.g., MapCheck)  + CT Simulators (e.g., GE Discovery)  + Superficial X-ray machines  + Experience in a healthcare system with ACR or APEx certification  + Demonstrated ability to perform acceptance testing and commissioning of linear accelerators  + Strong leadership and communication skills  + Ability to pass a government background check and complete required VA training All candidates must be able to: + Sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders during the work shift + Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist + Lift up to 20 lbs + Carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance + Push/pull with 30 lbs of force All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Powered by JazzHR