Medical Physicist at Ascentech Services Limited

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the systematic measurement, documentation, and assurance of the physics aspects of all radiation delivery equipment used in clinic.
• Performs acceptance testing and commissioning of all treatment-related equipment which includes calibration of all radiation producing sources and maintenance of all information for their appropriate use, radiation safety and compliance with state and national regulations.
• Measurement and analysis of beam data and tabulation of beam data for clinical use.
• Understand physical aspects of all radiation sources (radioactive materials and radiation producing machines) used in a radiation oncology program.
• Develops and documents performance specifications, testing, tolerances, and frequency of testing for all therapy equipment. supervision of radiation therapy equipment servicing and maintenance of records.
• Routine performance of acceptance testing, calibration, and safety surveys of imaging and radiation therapy equipment.
• Develops, implements, and supervises quality control programs in the radiology and radiation oncology department and carries out tests to reassure efficient and reliable performance of equipment.
• Maintains a comprehensive quality assurance program that ensures patients are provided tumor localization, radiation treatment, and dose distributions as prescribed which includes assurance of the accuracy of treatment unit parameters.
• Responsible for the development of treatment plans, acquisition, and storage of data for treatment plans, and the calculation of dose distributions and machine settings for treatment delivery.
• Develops and documents performance specifications, testing, tolerances, and frequency of testing for all therapy equipment.
• Development of A protocols and procedures in radiation therapy regarding delivery of radiation treatment, radiation safety and control and regulatory compliance.
• Responsible for the development of treatment plans as assigned including routine, 3D, MAT, MRT, RT, HDR, and SRS SBRT treatment planning
• Translates the desired treatment plan into a set of instructions for the radiation therapist(s) to execute.
• Responsible for the in-vivo dose measurement and use of measuring devices for verification of dose delivery to patients.
• Provides interpretation to the Radiation Oncologist on basis of in-vivo dosimetry.
• Directs the design, fabrication and measurement of treatment beam modifiers and treatment aids.
• Responsible to obtain and disseminate information pertaining to current practices within the field of radiation oncology physics.
• Collaborates with the Radiation Oncologist and Radiation Therapists in the treatment planning verification and execution of plans.
• Provides consultation to the Radiologist(s) and Radiation Oncologist(s) on the physical and radiobiological aspect of treatment.
• Performs calculations of dose distribution in and around tumor and surrounding normal tissue.
• Ensures correct radiation dosimetry in teletherapy and Brachytherapy.
• Designs of auxiliary devices needed for accurate treatment of patients.
• Performs after repair tests of radiotherapy equipment in collaboration with the maintenance engineer.
• Prepares presentations to medical and radiation oncologists, radiation therapists and nurses on radiation physics, protection and dosimetry.
• Conducts training and presentation sessions on radiation safety issues for medical students, radiology or radiation oncology residents, graduate students, physicians, nurses, technologists, ancillary personnel and other staff.
• Consults with other physicians and patients regarding radiation exposure and safety.
• Participates in department financial and personnel planning.
• Provide research and development of new devices and modalities for improved diagnostic and therapeutic uses of radiation and ultrasound.
• Participates in physics, clinical and basic research

Qualifications

• Must possess a First Degree in Chemistry or Physics and or Health Science courses.
• Must have at least (4) years of relevant work experience.