Medical Physicist - Chicago, Illinois, United States - Northwestern Memorial Healthcare
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Job Description
The Medical Physicist reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
The Medical Physicist will provide day-to-day clinical services under supervision of Director of Medical Physics following the departmental policy and procedures for timely, safe and accurate patient treatment at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in downtown Chicago.
Machine, QA and calibration
Treatment planning system and treatment plans
SBRT
Gamma knife and SRS
MR-Linac
Brachytherapy (prostate seed implant, eye plaque and HDR)
TBI/TSET
Day-to-day routine duties (chart checks; initial, weekly and end-of treatment, and trouble shooting and problem solving).
Responsibilities:
Expertise in majority of the procedures listed above is desired but a minimum of four are required.
This position is the go-to-person on technical component of the hardware/software and collaborates with other sections and supports the clinical needs of the department.
Implementation of complex treatment plans, and treatment delivery including but not limited to: 3DCRT, IMRT/VMAT, IGRT, MRI-Linac, adaptive therapy, SRS,
SBRT, Gating, etc.
Performs and verifies accuracy of treatment calculations using hand calculation or independent dose calculation engine.
Assesses in-vivo dosage using appropriate detectors (TLDs, diodes, MOSFETS, film etc) and records the results
Develops and accurately document new procedures and protocols, to assure quality care and patient safety.
Performs and records physics quality control and quality assurance processes (daily, monthly and annually).
Performs patient specify QA as needed.
Assist with additional physics functions in commissioning of new equipment, development of new treatment techniques, quantitative analysis of clinical trial data, and other appropriate physics duties.
Familiarity with Local (IEMA) & National radiation safety and protection guidelines
Maintains competencies and complies with continuing education requirements of credentialing agencies.
Provides clinical coverage outside NMH on the discretion of Director of Medical Physics.
Candidates are encouraged to participate in various aspects of clinical research as well as teaching programs including mentoring therapy students, residents (MD and medical physics).