Physicist

Shifts: 8:00a-4:30p, 9:00a-5:30p, 9:30a-6:30p

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Clinical Physicist is responsible for the radiation physics requirements of the Medical Center according to the NYS Department of Health 10 NYCRR 16 and ACR requirements. The Clinical Physicist functions as the Radiation Safety Officer and develops/maintains the Radiation Safety Program. The Clinical Physicist is responsible for participation in the clinical aspects of external radiation therapy and brachytherapy, monitoring and calibration of radiation therapy treatment equipment, and oversight of the quality control program for radiation producing equipment according to ACR, NYSDOH and The Joint Commission requirements. The clinical physicist participates in the design of the radiation therapy facility and commissions linear accelerators, treatment planning computers and other radiation producing equipment. The physicist participates in establishing and monitoring the record and verify systems for Radiation Therapy. Directly supervises the technical staff and clinical function of the section of Radiation Oncology. Collaborates with the Director of Oncology Services to meet the established goals related to budget, staffing, regulatory agency requirements as well as staff, patient and physician satisfaction.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. ABR/ACR certified in radiation and diagnostic medical physics.
2. New York State Licensure required.
3. Holds a master of science degree in medical physics, a minimum.
4. Experience in quality assurance and calibration on a variety of radiation producing equipment.
5. Experience with design of Radiation Therapy facilities and commissioning of linear accelerators, treatment planning computers and other radiation producing equipment.
6. Experience as the Radiation Safety Officer.