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The Medical Physicist in Radiation Oncology provides medical physics services for patients who are prescribed to receive radiation therapy for cancer and other conditions. Ensures the safety and quality of care in the use of radiation-producing sources and imaging equipment. Oversees the radiation safety of patients and staff. Calibrates all radiation therapy equipment, conducts routine equipment and software systems performance testing, and implements procedures to ensure quality control of all radiation therapy planning, delivery, and imaging devices and software. Participation in clinical trials.

EQUIPMENT & MODALITIES

• External Beam Machines (photons and electrons)

• CT Simulator

• HDR equipment

• Oncology Information System (Varian Aria Cloud)

• Radiation planning system (Varian Eclipse)

• EMR - EPIC

• Other: Special Procedures (SRS, SBRT, SGRT), MIM, RadFormation, DotDecimal

• Radio-pharmaceuticals

• Total Body Irradiation

• Total Skin electron Therapy

• HDR Brachytherapy

GENERAL DUTIES

• Participate in patient treatment planning.

• Assists with the preparation and delivery of special procedures, which may include: radioactive implants, stereotactic cranial and body radiation therapy, total body and total skin irradiation, and radio-pharmaceuticals.

• Verifies that patients receive their prescribed doses by performing quality assurance (QA) reviews of treatment plans, dose calculations, and dose delivery sessions.

• Performs patient-specific dose measurements, as required, for the determination of monitor units or verification of intended doses (IMRT QA, in-vivo dosimetry, etc.) as to ensure that prescribed doses are delivered within tolerance.

• Available to consult with clinic physicians, dosimetrists, therapists, and staff, as required.

• Enacts radiation safety procedures for the protection of the patients and staff.

• Adapts behavior to the specific patient populations, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions, and communication style.

• Contributes to and manages a comprehensive Quality Program that monitors, evaluates, and optimizes clinical radiation oncology processes.

• Contributes and adheres to policies and procedures related to the appropriate therapeutic use of radiation as part of a comprehensive clinical radiation safety program and as required for maintenance of ACR and other accreditations.

• Contributes to maintenance of records needed by TJC, NRC, state, or other regulatory agencies.

• Participates in the QA program for radiation-producing equipment by performing and overseeing annual, monthly, weekly, and daily tests, calibrations, and safety procedures. 

• Contributes to maintaining compliance with regulatory and accreditation agencies rules and recommendations for radiation therapy equipment (external beam, brachytherapy, and simulator) and radiation exposure limits.

• Provides radiation oncology physics and radiation training to medical practitioners and other health-care providers including education related to safety and quality improvement processes within radiation oncology.

• Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with them.

• Available to participate in clinical trials.

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EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• 2 years of Clinical Medical Physics (residency or beyond)

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

• Required: Master's Degree Medical Physics, Radiological Physics or related field

• Preferred: Ph.D. in Medical Physics, Radiological Physics or related field

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Board eligible in Therapeutic Radiological Physics by the American Board of Radiology or the American Board of Medical Physics

WORK SHIFT:

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Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary

About West Jefferson Medical Center

West Jefferson Medical Center, a cornerstone of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, is regionally recognized and nationally accredited.  For over 60 years, we’ve been the hospital-of-choice on the west bank of Jefferson Parish for health, wellness, and family-centered care. Learn more about West Jefferson Medical Center and our Leapfrog “Grade A” Hospital Safety distinction

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• Deliver healthcare with heart. 
• Give people a reason to smile. 
• Put a little love in your work. 
• Be honest and real, but with compassion.  
• Bring some lagniappe into everything you do. 
• Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care. 
• See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective. 
• Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other. 
• Love what makes you, you - because we do

You are welcome here. 

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.  LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

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