Senior Medical Physicist - Bons Secours Radiotherapy, UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre Cork
Location: Radiotherapy Centre Cork
Job 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
Preventative 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
radiosurgeryand 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.
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.
At UPMC we provide a total rewards program
that is not only market competitive, but fair and provides growth opportunities
for all our colleagues.
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.
About
UPMC
UPMC is a renowned multinational academic medical
centre committed to delivering people-focused care that's close to home.
Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh
Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shapes the future of health through
clinical and technological innovation, research and education.
UPMC expands its expertise globally, bringing world-class care across
continents through its UPMC International division — an owned and operated
network of hospitals and ambulatory care centres in Italy, Ireland and
Croatia. UPMC International brings new access to the signature specialty
services of UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre, UPMC Sports Medicine and others to
more people in more places around the world.
In Ireland UPMC has provided high-quality healthcare in the South East since
2006. UPMC's operations in Ireland now include UPMC Whitfield Hospital in
Waterford, UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin, UPMC Kildare Hospital in
Clane, and UPMC Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny. Outpatient care is available at
the UPMC Carlow Outreach Centre, UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre radiotherapy
locations in Waterford and Cork, UPMC The 4th Practice in Mallow, and across
UPMC Sports Medicine Clinics in Dublin, Waterford, Limerick, Tipperary, Cork, and
Mayo. UPMC has also established a nationwide Concussion Network. UPMC's
Global Technology Operation Centre is based in Kilkenny.