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Medical Physicist - per diem

Albany Medical Center • Albany, NY • 3h ago

Department/Unit:

Radiation Oncology

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Salary Range:

$193,467.00 - $319,221.00

The Medical Physicist is responsible for supporting the safe, accurate, and effective delivery of radiation therapy through equipment commissioning and quality assurance, treatment planning support, radiation safety activities, and patient-specific QA procedures. The physicist works collaboratively with radiation oncologists, dosimetrists, therapists, other staff members, and vendors to maintain high standards of patient care and regulatory compliance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Perform routine and annual QA of radiation therapy equipment.

Perform machine calibration and dosimetric measurements.

Conduct patient-specific QA for IMRT, VMAT, SRS, and SBRT treatments.

Perform weekly chart checks and treatment plan reviews.

Support image-guided radiation therapy and brachytherapy procedures.

Perform acceptance testing, commissioning, and validation of new equipment and software.

Investigate and resolve equipment or treatment delivery issues.

Maintain accurate QA documentation.

Ensure compliance with departmental, state, and federal regulations.

Assist with internal and external audits as needed.

Participate in radiation safety activities and quality improvement initiatives.

Work closely with radiation oncologists, dosimetrists, and therapists to support patient treatments.

Provide technical consultation regarding treatment planning and dose delivery.

Assist with troubleshooting equipment and workflow issues.

Maintain current knowledge of emerging technologies and clinical best practices.

Participate in departmental meetings and educational activities.

Qualifications

Master's Degree or PhD degree in Medical Physics or a related field from an accredited institution - required

1-3 years with IMRT, VMAT, SRS/SBRT, IGRT, and Eclipse treatment planning system - required

Routine and annual QA of radiation therapy equipment.

Patient-specific QA for IMRT, VMAT, SRS and SBRT treatments.

Treatment plan reviews and chart checks.

Investigate and resolve equipment or treatment delivery issues.

ABR - Amer Bd Of Radiology-Cert in Therapeutic Medical Physics within 180 Days - required

Licensure in NYS or permit to practice therapeutic medical physics within 180 Days - required

Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.Physical Demands

Standing - Constantly

Walking - Constantly

Sitting - Rarely

Lifting - Frequently

Carrying - Frequently

Pushing - Occasionally

Pulling - Occasionally

Climbing - Occasionally

Balancing - Occasionally

Stooping - Frequently

Kneeling - Frequently

Crouching - Frequently

Crawling - Occasionally

Reaching - Frequently

Handling - Frequently

Grasping - Frequently

Feeling - Constantly

Talking - Constantly

Hearing - Constantly

Repetitive Motions - Constantly

Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly

Working Conditions

Extreme cold - Rarely

Extreme heat - Rarely

Humidity - Rarely

Wet - Rarely

Noise - Constantly

Hazards - Frequently

Temperature Change - Rarely

Atmospheric Conditions - Rarely

Vibration - Rarely

Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System!?

Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:

Access to information is based on a "need to know" and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

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