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Radiology-Physicist MS - Santa Fe, United States - US Oncology, Inc.
Description
OverviewResponsible for the design optimization, technical evaluation, and precise and accurate delivery of radiation treatment plans. Responsible for the safety of patients and staff. May participate in clinical, research and educational duties. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards. Physicist MS (certified).
SCOPE:
Responsible for the design optimization, technical evaluation, and precise and accurate delivery of radiation treatment plans. Responsible for
the safety of patients and staff. May participate in clinical, research and educational duties. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology
Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's degree in Physics or Medical Physics from an accredited college or university. Minimum three to five years' experience in clinical radiation physics. Must maintain certification and continuing education requirements outlined by American College of Radiology. Current certification in field by American Board of Radiology or Board of Medical Physics. Must obtain and maintain certification and valid state license for medical physics as required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Must have the ability to utilize components of the treatment-planning computer including but not limited to the use of keyboards, digitizers, trackball, and mouse controls.
Must be able to stand for 8 hours; lift 40-pound block to shoulder level; have sufficient visual acuity to distinguish structures and isodose displays on computer monitor.
Additionally, must be able to align treatment field and monitor patient during radiation therapy treatment.
