Medical Physicist

Glens Falls Hospital - Glens Falls, NY

Part-time,Full-time

Glens Falls, NY

Hospitals

About the position

The Medical Physicist at Glens Falls Hospital provides essential medical physics support primarily for the Radiation Oncology Department, while also assisting other departments that utilize radiation-producing equipment or radioactive materials. This role is crucial in ensuring the safety and effectiveness of radiation therapy treatments, contributing to the hospital's mission of delivering exceptional patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Perform Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT) treatment planning.
• Perform conventional 3D treatment planning.
• Conduct weekly patient chart reviews.
• Participate in weekly chart rounds.
• Perform in-vivo dosimetry.
• Conduct patient-specific IMRT quality assurance (QA).
• Perform second checks of IMRT and conventional treatment plans.
• Conduct manual calculation checks on computerized treatment plan monitor units.
• Perform monthly testing of all measurement equipment.
• Conduct Low and High dose Rate treatment planning.

Requirements

• M.S. in Radiological Sciences/Medical Physics.
• Minimum of three years of Medical Physicist experience.
• Board certification in Therapeutic Radiological Physics by the American Board of Radiology.
• Professional License in Therapeutic Radiological Physics by the New York State Education Department.
• Understanding of radiation physics, medical physics, radiobiology, accelerators, simulators, brachytherapy equipment, treatment planning systems, and radiation safety.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $175,000 to $242,000 per year based on experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits package for full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week.