About this role
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Ackerman Cancer Center, the pioneering leader in cancer treatment, is seeking a dedicated and skilled Medical Physicist to join our team. With the distinction of being the world's first physician-owned proton center, we are committed to providing innovative and patient-centric care.
At Ackerman Cancer Center, we believe in a work-life balance, ensuring your personal and professional fulfillment (CLOSED 6 MAJOR HOLIDAYS).
Additionally, we are delighted to offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as voluntary benefits, a 401k retirement plan, tuition reimbursement and generous paid time off (PTO).
Position Overview
Medical Physicists are responsible for all technical aspects of the radiation oncology program. This position ensures a safe environment for staff and patients, and provides oversight towards the accurate delivery of radiation therapy as prescribed by the physician’s written directive.
Essential Job Functions
- Ensures the Linear accelerators and Proton accelerator are functioning safely and maintain calibration
- Responsible for patient-specific QA, physics checks of treatment plans and weekly chart reviews during radiation treatment courses
- Provides technical and clinical support to the dosimetry and therapy teams as needed
- Responsible for all radioactive materials – all materials are licensed correctly, received, utilized, documented and returned according to safe radiation practices
- Works with the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) towards maintaining a safe and license compliant radiation facility, and helps the RSO keep legal records for the State of Florida
- Consults, as requested by physician, in areas of patient treatment modality, accumulation of biologically effective dose from historical treatments, and technology implementation for special cases.
- Performs research and development projects under the direction and/or guidance of the Chief Medical Physicist
- Provides didactic and clinical training to staff and students
Requirements
Required
Required
- Active Florida License in Therapeutic Radiological Physicist
- Basic Life Support
- A minimum of a Master of Science in Medical Physics
- ABR certification, or equivalent, in Therapeutic Radiological Physics. Candidates with certification in-progress may be considered
- Minimum 2 years experience in a radiation oncology facility
Other Skills/Abilities
- Exposure to Electronic Medical Records (EMR’s)
- Design and fabrication of treatment aids and surface plaques
- Strong communication skills – both orally and in writing
- Detailed Oriented
- Organization and prioritization
- Ability to multi task
- Computer coding (Python, SQL etc.)
Hours
- Monday-Friday; rotating shift assignments
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