Medical Physicist

Job Description

Overview

Ansible Government Solutions, LLC (Ansible) is currently recruiting a Medical Physicist to provide onsite services to eligible beneficiaries of the G.V. Sonny Montgomery VA Medical Center located at 1500 Est Woodrow Wilson Dr, Jackson, Mississippi, 39216. If you accept employment with Ansible, you must also acknowledge that any assigned schedule is subject to change at the direction of either Ansible or its customers.

Ansible Government Solutions, LLC (Ansible) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing Federal customers with solutions in many arenas. Our customers face wide-ranging challenges in the fields of national security, health care, and information technology. To address these challenges, we employ intelligent and committed staff who take care of our customers’ success as if it is their own.

Responsibilities

Perform design, optimization, and technical evaluation of radiation treatment plans

Ensure precise and accurate radiation dose delivery

Oversee radiation protection for patients and staff

Provide consultation to Radiation Oncologists and technical staff during treatment planning and delivery

Perform calculations and independent reviews of Monitor Units (MUs) or treatment times

Conduct weekly systematic reviews of charts for all patients under radiation treatment

Perform final chart reviews at the end of treatment courses to confirm prescribed dose delivery and document total doses to critical structures

Manage and maintain the treatment planning computer system, including data input, testing, and documentation

Perform periodic comparisons of planning system output to direct measurements of radiation beams

Assist in the specification and selection of radiation-producing machines, accessories, and computerized treatment planning systems

Evaluate equipment for continued utility, reliability, and replacement needs

Develop and maintain a quality management program (QMP) for dosimetry systems and related applications

Provide network and computer support for treatment planning, delivery, and management systems

Participate in the implementation of new procedures and technologies

Maintain detailed documentation of all calibrations, testing, and quality assurance activities

Assist in training and professional development of radiation oncology residents and staffQualifications

Master's degree in Medical Physics or related field

Board Certification in Medical Physics or Therapeutic Medical Physics by the American Board of Radiology (ABR)

Minimum 2 years of continuous working experience within the last 3 years in therapeutic medical physics

Experience with:

Varian Linear Accelerators (TrueBeam with Brain Lab Accessories)

Image Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT) including Cone Beam CT

Eclipse treatment planning system and ARIA record & verify system

Treatment modalities including 2D/3D Conformal, SRS, SRT, SBRT, and IMRT/VMAT

IMRT QA systems (e.g., MapCheck)

CT Simulators

Superficial X-ray machines

Experience in a healthcare system with ACR or APEx certification preferred

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Proficiency in computer systems and networking related to radiation oncology

Ability to pass a government background check and complete required VA training

All candidates must be able to:

Sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders during the work shift

Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist

Lift up to 20 lbs

Carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance

Push/pull with 30 lbs of force

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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