BE A PART OF THE ACKERMAN ADVANTAGE!
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Ackerman Cancer Center, the pioneering leader in cancer treatment, is seeking a dedicated and skilled Medical Physicist to join our team. With the distinction of being the only physician-owned proton center in the world, we are committed to providing innovative and patient-centric care.
At Ackerman Cancer Center, we believe in a work-life balance, ensuring your personal and professional fulfillment (CLOSED 6 MAJOR HOLIDAYS).
Additionally, we are delighted to offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as voluntary benefits, a 401k retirement plan, tuition reimbursement and generous paid time off (PTO).
We also offer comprehensive diagnostic services for the convenience of our patients. These services include: PET/CT, CT, MRI, mammography, ultrasound and bone density scanning. This is a rare opportunity to actively participate and gain experience in both proton and photon therapies, as well as many special procedures.
Position Overview
Medical Physicists are responsible for all technical aspects of the radiation oncology program. This position ensures a safe environment for staff and patients, and provides oversight towards the accurate delivery of radiation therapy as prescribed by the physician’s written directive.
Essential Job Functions
- Ensures the Linear accelerators and Proton accelerator are functioning safely and maintain calibration
- Responsible for patient-specific QA, physics checks of treatment plans and weekly chart reviews during radiation treatment courses
- Provides technical and clinical support to the dosimetry and therapy teams as needed
- Responsible for all radioactive materials – all materials are licensed correctly, received, utilized, documented and returned according to safe radiation practices
- Works with the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) towards maintaining a safe and license compliant radiation facility, and helps the RSO keep legal records for the State of Florida
- Consults, as requested by physician, in areas of patient treatment modality, accumulation of biologically effective dose from historical treatments, and technology implementation for special cases.
- Performs research and development projects under the direction and/or guidance of the Chief Medical Physicist
- Provides didactic and clinical training to staff and students
Requirements
Required
- Active Florida License in Therapeutic Radiological Physicist
- Basic Life Support
- A minimum of a Master of Science in Medical Physics
- ABR certification, or equivalent, in Therapeutic Radiological Physics. Candidates with certification in-progress may be considered
- Minimum 2 years experience in a radiation oncology facility
Other Skills/Abilities
- Exposure to Electronic Medical Records (EMR’s)
- Design and fabrication of treatment aids and surface plaques
- Strong communication skills – both orally and in writing
- Detailed Oriented
- Organization and prioritization
- Ability to multi task
- Computer coding (Python, SQL etc.)
Hours
- Monday-Friday; rotating shift assignments which may involve 6:00am start times to 12:00am end times
