Physicist - Radiation Oncology

*** Please note Beebe Healthcare Main Campus is located in Lewes, DE with other locations within a 22-mile radius in Sussex County, DE ***

Team Beebe! One Beebe! Beebe Healthcare is one of the largest employers throughout beautiful Sussex County, DE and we have exciting career opportunities available for qualified professionals.

Physicist - Radiation Oncology

The successful candidate will join a group of physicians, physicists, dosimetrists, therapists, and nurses to treat patients at two cancer centers in Rehoboth Beach, DE, and Frankford, DE. This position will provide full range of routine clinical physics support, including patient treatment chart review, dosimetry support, and all quality assurance checks related to treatment plans, linacs, CT scanners, and other radiation therapy equipment. In order to be considered for the position, please visit our website www.beebehealthcare.org to fill out an application.

Requirements:

• 3 years experience in Clinical Medical Physics, or graduating from CAMPEP residency program.
• M.S. in Therapeutic Medical Physics

Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical physics support, including oversight of dosimetry in treatment planning processes and technical aspects of treatment delivery.
• Provide Radiation Oncologists with special physics consultations and consult, as required, on special treatment procedures and clinical setups.
• Evaluate patient treatment setups, assist with patient simulations and design/fabrication of patient treatment aids.
• Perform patient-specific dosimetric measurements and treatment plan QA procedures.
• Support all special procedures including SBRT, motion management and IGRT.
• Provide continuing medical physics support for patients under treatment, including weekly patient chart review and chart closure.
• Perform and ensure periodic calibration of linear accelerators, simulators, treatment planning systems and dosimetry equipment, in accordance with national and state standards and recommendations.
• Provide clinical instructions/training to radiation therapy team members.
• Evaluate new technologies and implement them as needed; Oversee acceptance testing of new or repaired equipment, imaging, and software upgrades.
• Serve as the contact person for machine maintenance and repair, and any required quality assurance thereafter.
• Participate in the Quality Management Program and treatment process improvements.
• Assist in accreditation of new programs and provide credentialing support for external protocols.
• Maintain documentation and adhere to regulatory agencies (state and federal) in demonstrating compliance with applicable regulations and recommendations.
• Consult with vendors of equipment used in practice (i.e. linacs, MRI, CT etc) concerning purchase specifications, acceptance testing, proper QA, and routine maintenance.

Competencies and skills - Essential:

• Clear Communication Skills Both Written and Verbal
• Knowledge of Basic Computer Programs
• Able to Keep Confidential Information Regarding Patients, Team Members
• Able to Withstand Crisis Situations
• Has Skills to Provide Customer Service To Patients, Team Members And Visitors

Education-Essential:

• Master of Science (MS)

We are experiencing tremendous growth which allows us to offer more services to more people in more locations. Beebe Healthcare offers you a healthy, supportive culture where you can truly flourish with an excellent patient-focused environment, and leading-edge technology. Working at Beebe provides a feeling of community and a place to call home away from home.

Join our team of heroes today to take advantage of our excellent benefits and compensation package.

Visit our website www.beebehealthcare.org/careers to apply and for more information

Phone: [Click to Show Phone]302-645-3336

424 Savannah Road, Lewes, DE 19958

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