Senior Medical Physicist - Bons Secours Radiotherapy, UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre Cork
Location: Radiotherapy Centre CorkJob type: Permanent
Overview of role
Conducts all aspects of Radiation Oncology physics including equipment calibration and commissioning, clinical support, maintenance of appropriate quality assurance for equipment and treatment delivery, compliance with radiation safety and licensing issues.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for the systematic measurement, documentation, and assurance of the physical and dosimetric aspects of all radioactive sources/radiation producing equipment used in Radiation Oncology. Performs acceptance testing and commissioning of all treatment-related equipment under supervision. This includes calibration of all radiation producing sources and maintenance of all information for their appropriate use.
Supports the Chief Medical Physicist or designate in all periodic servicing and preventive maintenance inspections of all radiation producing equipment and treatment planning systems.
Maintains a comprehensive quality assurance program that ensures patients are provided tumor localization, radiation treatment, and dose distributions as prescribed. This includes assurance of the accuracy of treatment unit parameters.
Responsible for the development of treatment plans, acquisition & assessment of 4DCTs/Respiratory Management.
Responsible for the storage of data for treatment plans, calculation of dose distributions and machine settings for treatment.
Provides consultation to the Radiation Oncologist on the physical and radiobiological aspect of treatment. Translates the desired treatment plan into a set of instructions for radiation therapists to execute.
Responsible for the dose measurements and use of measuring devices for verification of dose delivery to patients.
Provides interpretation/consultation to the Radiation Oncologist regarding patient doses.
Directs the design, fabrication, and measurement of treatment beam modifiers and treatment aids.
Responsible for the systematic measurement, documentation, and assurance of the Brachytherapy process, if applicable.
Responsible to obtain and disseminate information pertaining to current practices within the field of Radiation Oncology Physics.
Initiates and/or collaborates on related research projects with other UPMC Physicists in Radiation Therapy in the Division of Medical Physics.
Responsible for the coordination of the day-to-day output of the Medical Physics team. In the absence of the Principal and Chief Medical Physicist, the Senior Medical Physicist will assume the management of the Medical Physics service provision.
In conjunction with the Chief Medical Physicist, responsible for the initiation and implementation of new clinical practices and Medical Physics programmes.
Performs organization and administration skills in the clinical practice of Radiation Oncology Physics. This includes decision in equipment usage/selection/replacement, physics and dosimetry staff requirements, assignments and recruitment, program operation, budget preparation, and continuing review of program’s policies and procedures.
Responsible for the compliance with EPA/ORP Rules and Regulations.
Standard Responsibilities
Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Lives the UPMC Values.
Working Conditions / Environmental Factors
The Medical Physicist works indoors in Radiation Oncology. As this position includes exposure to radiation, physicists are required to wear a film badge, which is read according to RPII regulations, and adhere to radiation policies/procedures established by the hospital. Medical physicists are required to follow universal precautions and infection control policies. Medical physicists are also required to comply with all policies/procedures in regard to handling hazardous materials and personal protection.
Qualifications & Experience
PhD or MSc from an accredited program in Medical Physics or related field. MPE qualified.
Experience with 3-D conformal radiotherapy, brachytherapy and treatment planning systems is required, and radiosurgery and IMRT/VMAT essential.
Experience and knowledge of calibration of linear accelerators and periodical quality assurance.
People Management Skills desirable.
Licensure/Certification: Irish / European/ UK training / US (DABR) / Canada appropriate license.
Salary scale: €78,008.52 - €101,256.45 per annum based on a 35 hour week
Equal Opportunity Statement and Benefits
UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Compensation – Competitive pay for the work employees do – base pay, performance related pay and premium pay where applicable.
Benefits – Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents. Competitive Pension Plan, company funded Death in Service Benefit x 3 times. Critical Illness cover for all employees up to the age of 66.
Performance and Recognition – Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission of UPMC through our annual ACES programme.
Work-Life Balance – Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days. Flexible working opportunities to support you to work around external family commitments.
Development and Career Opportunities – Opportunities for each employee to reach their career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.
#J-18808-Ljbffr