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A Senior Radiation Physicist will provide scientific, technical, safety, educational support and mentorship in a radiation therapy department.
Duties And Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities and Duties (80%)
Requirements
Qualification:
A Senior Radiation Physicist will provide scientific, technical, safety, educational support and mentorship in a radiation therapy department.
Duties And Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities and Duties (80%)
- Radiation dosimetry,calibration and in-vivo measurement
- Quality assurance of treatment machines, treatment planning systems and dosimetry equipment
- Radiation safety measurements and administration
- Radiation treatment plan quality assurance
- Equipment commissioning and acceptance
- Professional development,training and orientation in all areas of radiation therapy physics
- Research and development
Requirements
Qualification:
- A postgraduate degree in Medical Physics is preferred. A postgraduate degree in Physics or Engineering is also acceptable
- From 5-10 years clinical experience
- Publications in recognized journals
- Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports
- In-depth knowledge and understanding of current radiation therapy principles, methods,procedures, and techniques.
- Knowledge and understanding of the operational characteristics, usage, and safety parameters of a comprehensive range of radiation therapy equipment and facilities.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Computer hardware and software knowledge and skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively in a team environment.
- Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops.
- Ability to design, develop, and modify radiation therapy devices and modalities.
- Knowledge of radiation safety principles, methods, and procedures
- Knowledge of regulations, guidelines, and standards for the provision of medical physics/radiation therapy to patients.
- Advises and consults with medical providers and specialists.
- Researches and develops new devices and modalities for improved therapeutic use of radiation.
- Work is performed in an interior medical/clinical environment.
- Moderate physical activity. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 20 kilograms.
- Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.
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