Medical Physicist - Radiation Oncology
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Glens Falls Hospital
NY
Summary
The medical physicist provides independent physics support for the Radiation Oncology Department and other units using radiation-producing equipment. Key duties include performing IMRT and 3D treatment planning, conducting patient chart reviews, and ensuring equipment quality assurance.
Job Description
Compensation: $84.13 – $116.34 per hour (Calculated from the $175,000 – $242,000 base range). Exact rate is determined on a case-by-case basis commensurate with experience level, as well as education and certifications pertaining to each position which may be above the listed job requirements.
The Impact You Can Make
The medical physicist works independently to provide medical physics support for the Radiation Oncology Department. In addition, provides medical physics support to Medical Imaging and other departments that utilize radiation producing equipment or radioactive material.
How You Will Fulfill Your Potential (Responsibilities)
- Perform Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT) & conventional 3D treatment planning.
- Review weekly patient charts & participate in chart rounds.
- Perform in-vivo dosimetry.
- Perform patient specific IMRT QA, second check of IMRT, and conventional treatment plans.
- Execute manual calculation checks on computerized treatment plan monitor unit.
- Perform monthly testing of all measurement equipment.
- Implement Low and High dose Rate treatment planning.
What You Bring (Qualifications)
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Education/Accredited Programs
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M.S. Radiological Sciences/Medical Physics.
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Minimum of three years of Medical Physicist experience.
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Licenses/Certifications/Registrations
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Board certification in Therapeutic Radiological Physics by the American Board of Radiology
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Professional License in Therapeutic Radiological Physics by the New York State Education Department.
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Skills/Abilities
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Requires an understanding of radiation physics, medical physics, radiobiology, accelerators, simulators, brachytherapy equipment, treatment planning systems and radiation safety.
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Mission
Our mission is to improve the health of people in our region by providing access to exceptional, affordable, and patient-centered care every day and in every setting.
Communities We Serve
Located in the foothills of the beautiful Adirondack mountains, Glens Falls is conveniently located a short drive away from the capital region and Lake George. Work at the top of your profession and jumpstart your next career here at Glens Falls Hospital!
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.
Benefits
Glens Falls Hospital is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are available to active, full-time and part-time employees who work at least 30 hours per week, can be found on the career page here.
Glens Falls Hospital (GFH) maintains a service area that spans 6,000 square miles across 5 diverse counties. Founded in 1897, GFH today operates an advanced health care delivery system featuring 20 regional facilities. A vast array of specialized medical and surgical services are provided in addition to coronary care, behavioral health care, rehabilitation and wellness and others. The main hospital campus is home to the C.R. Wood Cancer Center, the Joyce Stock Snuggery birthing center, the Breast Center and a chronic wound healing center. GFH is a not-for-profit organization and the largest employer in New York’s Adirondack region, with over 2,300 employees and a medical staff of over 550 providers. Glens Falls Hospital is an affiliate of the Albany Med Health System, which also includes Albany Medical Center, Columbia Memorial Health and Saratoga Hospital. For more information visit www.GlensFallsHospital.org.
Founded
1897
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Glens Falls, NY
Glens Falls Hospital (GFH) maintains a service area that spans 6,000 square miles across 5 diverse counties. Founded in 1897, GFH today operates an advanced health care delivery system featuring 20 regional facilities. A vast array of specialized medical and surgical services are provided in addition to coronary care, behavioral health care, rehabilitation and wellness and others. The main hospital campus is home to the C.R. Wood Cancer Center, the Joyce Stock Snuggery birthing center, the Breast Center and a chronic wound healing center. GFH is a not-for-profit organization and the largest employer in New York’s Adirondack region, with over 2,300 employees and a medical staff of over 550 providers. Glens Falls Hospital is an affiliate of the Albany Med Health System, which also includes Albany Medical Center, Columbia Memorial Health and Saratoga Hospital. For more information visit www.GlensFallsHospital.org.
Founded
1897
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Glens Falls, NY