Atlantic Health System, one of the largest non-profit health care organizations in New Jersey, is seeking a dynamic and motivated full-time medical physicist to work primarily at the Radiation Oncology Department at Morristown Medical Center in Morristown, NJ. The position will also provide coverage at other facilities in the Atlantic Health System when needed. The successful candidate will join a team of 7 physicians, 10 physicists and 7 dosimetrists. The position will provide all aspects of routine clinical physics support, including treatment planning verification, all quality assurance activities related to 3D, IMRT, VMAT, SBRT, SRS, HDR, proton therapy, as well as expertise in the evaluation and implementation of new equipment and modalities. 

 

The Atlantic Health System currently has six Varian Linac, one Cyberknife, and one Varian GammaMed Brachytherapy unit. A Mevion S250-fit proton machine with upright table will be installed in 2025. We utilize ARIA for record and verify and Eclipse V16.1/RayStation for treatment planning along with HyperArc for SRS/SRT. 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Determines the need for, specifies, and accesses dosimetric and treatment planning equipment including, but not limited to measurement instruments to calibrate all treatment equipment and monitoring devices, computerized treatment planning systems, computerized water phantom systems with appropriate ionization chambers and diodes, film densitometry systems, etc. Participates in the specification, selection, and acceptance of radiation-producing machines, accessories, and computerized treatment-planning system.  Supervises arrangements for proper commissioning and maintenance of radiation treatment equipment. Periodically evaluates all equipment for continued utility, appropriateness, reliable performance, age and condition and makes recommendations on practical life span, obsolescence and replacement.  Maintains responsibility for the design and implementation of the aspects of the quality management program that involve the use of the external beam radiotherapy equipment as well as the review and approval of the procedures followed by the radiation therapy staff. Develops protocols for performing and checking monitor units calculations to ensure all calculations agree with written prescription.  Perform QA for linear accelerators, proton machine, HDR remote afterloader, simulator, treatment equipment, and the treatment planning system.  Create treatment plans to accurately deliver the Radiation Oncologist’s prescribed dose while sparing critical structures. Monitor each patient’s treatment and records to assure the quality of their radiation treatments. Provides information for protocol patients as requested by the National Quality Assurance Review Center (QARC). Participates in chart rounds to ensure the fulfillment of the prescription and review any changes in dose and patient set-up. Oversees and is responsible for maintaining all required documentation relating to radiation treatment plans and equipment.  Collaborates with radiation therapists in the setup of patients and the use of treatment aids and immobilization devices.  Consults with the Radiation Oncologist and assists in the development of a customized treatment plan for patients. Participates in HDR procedures.