Physicist- Radiation Oncology (Per Diem Day), Long Branch, NJ Req #: 0000108596
Category: Radiology and Imaging
Status: Per Diem
Shift: Day
Facility: Monmouth Medical Center
Department: Radiation Oncology
Location: Monmouth Medical Center, 300 Second Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 07740

Job Overview:

The Physicist is responsible for technical aspects of the quality control program in the Radiation Oncology Dept., including equipment calibration and commissioning. Ensures that the dose prescription is accurately delivered to the defined patient site.

Qualifications:

Required:

M.S. or Ph.D. in Radiation Science, Health Physics, Physics or equivalent Two years of experience in a clinical Radiation Therapy DepartmentEligible for ABR certification in related Medical physics specialty

Scheduling Requirements:

Day ShiftPer DiemSchedule varies based on the needs of the department

Essential Functions:

Assists Chief Physicist in meeting the NJ State and NRC regulations for patient treatment and safetyAssists Dosimetrists in performing all treatment planning and calculations as well as performing these same proceduresAssists in yearly and monthly calibrations of Linear Accelerators as assigned by the Chief PhysicistPlans HDR brachytherapy cases; performs HDR calibrations, delivers HDR treatment with physician authorized usersVerifies all treatment parameters are entered in the patient chart and the correctness of them in R/V systemWorks in close contact with the Chief physicist, Dosimetrists, and physicians in solving treatment problems

Experience with:Tomotherapy, Elekta Versa HD, Philips 4D CT Simulator, Elekta Nucletron, HDR Afterloader Variseed, Aria/Eclipse, Velocity

Performs other duties as assigned

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