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Job Description:

University Cancer & Blood Center is looking to hire a part-time physicist.

Job Duties:

Calibrate therapy equipment in a manner suitable for accurate radiation does delivery.
Direct the determination of radiation dose distributions in patients undergoing treatment (i.e. computerized dosimetry planning or direct radiation measurement).
Direct the design and construction of patient treatment aids or special devices such as: block, molds, etc.
Performs routine duties independent of supervision.
Consult with radiation oncologists, as required, concerning patient doses and optimization of patient treatment plans and delivery.
Develop policies and procedures related to radiation safety and radiation oncology physics.
Participate in equipment planning and evaluation and program planning.
Direct the acceptance testing of new equipment and treatment devices.
Direct the radiation safety program for the radiation oncology department.
Has working knowledge of radiation safety and current rules and regulations of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Maintain proper records necessary for NRC, state or other regulatory agencies.
Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
Analyzes new knowledge gained from conference, workshops, professional literature, and assimilates the knowledge into clinical practice.

Job Qualifications:

Master of Science or Doctoral degree in Radiological Physics, Health Physics or related discipline. Certification by the American Board of Radiology in Therapeutic Radiological Physics and compliance with the ACR Standard of Continuing Education. Two or more years post degree clinical experience or completion of a post degree clinical medical physics residency program under the preceptorship of a physicist certified by the American Board of Radiology in Therapeutic Radiological Physics or Radiological Physics. Must possess mathematical skills including algebra, trigonometry, and introductory calculus and be able to visualize objects in three-dimensional concepts to facilitate the treatment planning process.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions of Job:

Requires sitting, standing, walking, some bending, stooping, and stretching to include lifting up to 25 pounds; Potential for exposure to communicable illness from contagious patients; Extensive computer work, including viewing computer screens for long periods of time.

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