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Senior Radiation Physicist - Radiation Oncology (Medical Center - Annex) at Houston Methodist, HM Texas Medical Center - Annex Building

Senior Radiation Physicist - Radiation Oncology (Medical Center - Annex) at Houston Methodist in HM Texas Medical Center - Annex Building. Full-time. Est. up to $160k. Apply with swipeandhired.

At Houston Methodist, the Senior Radiation Physicist is responsible for ensuring the safe and accurate use of radiation for therapy as prescribed by the Physician through oversight of the technical aspects of radiation therapy, including imaging, planning, treatment, and associated procedures, and protecting patients, staff and public from radiation harm. Performs quality assurance testing, calibrates radiation therapy equipment, leads the implementation of new technologies, and develops policies and procedures. The incumbent will develop testing, evaluate performance, and documentation adhering to accreditation and regulatory requirements. This position will also assist in the training of junior level Radiation Physicists and residents.

FLSA STATUS
Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

M.S. or PhD in degree in Physical Science or related field

EXPERIENCE

Five years of experience in therapeutic medical physics in a hospital/clinic-based environment

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required

MPHYS - Medical Physicists - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV and

Certified by the American Board of Medical Physics in Therapeutic/Medical/Radiological/ Radiation Oncology Physics: ABR or ABR-ONC or ABR-TMP

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations

Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security

Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Works with therapy staff to ensure that periodic machine quality assurance is routinely and appropriately performed.

Surveilles engineering/vendor staff work to ensure machine repairs and upgrades are adequately performed and machine performance verified.

Provides consultation to physicians, and guidance to dosimetrists and therapists regarding best approaches to simulate, plan, image and treat patients to assure accurate delivery of prescribed radiation dosage to a specific human patient, and the associated risk.

Supports the training of departmental personnel as needed to effectively and safely utilize equipment for patient care and the didactic education and hands-on training for radiation oncology and medical physics residents and other trainees. Provides guidance and supervision to junior medical physicist.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Develops procedures for testing and evaluating performance levels of radiotherapy treatment and simulation equipment. Assists in the development and execution of plans for acceptance and commissioning of new radiotherapy and dosimetry equipment and software.

Provides documentation that radiotherapy treatment and simulation equipment meet accreditation and regulatory compliance requirements. Participates in the specification of the physics instrumentation used in the measurement and performance testing of therapeutic equipment.

Participates in the development and management of quality control program for a radiation treatment facility that includes applicable facility accreditation requirements, and the review of policies and procedures pertaining to therapeutic radiation and its safe and appropriate use.

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Ensures that quality assurance is performed to verify proper functioning after installation, repair or upgrade of radiation treatment equipment and software. It includes acceptance testing of radiotherapy treatment and simulation equipment, calibration and characterization of radiation beams from therapeutic equipment including radiation quantity, quality, and distribution characteristics, and assessment of the mechanical and geometric optics for proper placement of the beam. It also includes calibration and/or verification of the physical and radiological characteristics of brachytherapy sources.

Advances the implementation and management of dosimetric and beam delivery aspects of external beam delivery, brachytherapy irradiation and special procedures. External beam delivery aspects include treatment aids, beam modifiers, and geometrical arrangements. Special procedures are included for both external beam (e.g. radiosurgery, total body irradiation, total skin irradiation, intraoperative therapy) and brachytherapy (e.g. high dose rate, intravascular brachytherapy).

Guides the acceptance testing, management, and supervision of computer systems used for treatment planning and calculation of treatment times or monitor units. This includes measurement and input of dosimetry data base and verification of output for external beam radiotherapy and brachytherapy.

Ensures the completion of periodic quality assurance and calibrations for radiation treatment equipment, software, and instrumentation in accordance to Part 25 Texas Administrative Code §289 as well as recommendations from vendors and professional organizations.

Ensures that patient-specific quality assurance, including initial and periodic treatment plan checks and measurements if required, are performed on a timely manner.

Coordinates and participates in the development and/or evaluation of a radiation safety program in a therapeutic radiation facility including written procedures for the protection of patients, workers, and the public, as well as in the protective shielding design and radiation safety surveys in a radiotherapy facility.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Develops specifications for radiotherapy treatment and simulation equipment, including software. Provides equipment and software evaluations of value and performance and recommendations on possible equipment and software purchases.

GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Develops and participates in clinical research and development projects as well as other research projects that are consistent with departmental goals.

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE

Uniform: No

Scrubs: Yes

Business professional: Yes

Other (department approved): No

ON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.

On Call* Yes

TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**

May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes

May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No

Work Shift :
1 - Day (United States of America)

Job Category :
Non-clinical

Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is an integral part of Houston Methodist’s overall strategy to become one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. Established as a nonprofit corporation certified by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, the Specialty Physician Group enables physicians to maintain autonomy with respect to clinical practice while growing their practice within an academic environment.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.