Clinical Diagnostic Medical Physicist

Date Posted:

2024-04-11

Country:

United States of America

Location:

Trinity Cancer Center Office

WHY JOIN FCS

At Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, we believe our people are our strength and we invest in them. In addition to having a positive impact on the people and communities we serve, associates benefit from significant professional opportunities, career advancement, training and competitive wages.

Offering competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits packages to include tuition reimbursement, 401-K match, pet and legal insurance.

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT FCS

Since 1984, Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute & Research Institute (FCS) has built a national reputation for excellence. With over 250 physicians, 220 nurse practitioners and physician assistants and nearly 100 locations in our network. Utilizing innovative clinical research, cutting-edge technologies, and advanced treatments, we are committed to providing world-class cancer care. We are recognized by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) with a national Clinical Trials Participation Award, FCS offers patients access to more clinical trials than any private oncology practice in Florida. Our patients have access to ground-breaking therapies, in a community setting, and may participate in national clinical research studies of drugs and treatment protocols. In the past five years, the majority of new cancer drugs approved for use in the U.S. were studied in clinical trials with FCS participation prior to approval.

Through our partnership with Sarah Cannon, we are one of the largest clinical research organizations in the United States. Often, FCS leads the nation in initiating research studies and offering ground-breaking new therapies to patients.

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Summary:

Under the direction of the director of medical physics, provides radiological physics services to the clinical diagnostic radiology programs at FCS. This encompasses many different modalities including radiographic and fluoroscopic imaging using x -rays, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, nuclear medicine imaging using PET. Should provide training and education support to the section programs including in -house staff, radiology and medical physicists residents. support the section radiation safety programs, dose minimization and management program, quality optimization and participate in investigational work by the group.

PRIMARY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversees the diagnostic quality assurance programs for medical imaging in Diagnostic Radiology at all FCS facilities to ensure the highest image quality and to minimize patient doses associated with imaging processes.

• Conducts, supervises and/or reviews annual QA testing of all diagnostic x-ray equipment to ensure compliance with imaging and dosimetric standards.

• Performs and/or supervises acceptance tests of all newly installed equipment to ensure their proper function and adherence to applicable Federal, State and industry standards. Assists with the development and ongoing review of imaging protocols to ensure patient doses are kept as low as possible while maintaining optimal clinical image quality.

• Investigates overexposures, accidents, spills, losses, thefts, unauthorized receipts, uses, transfers, disposal, misadministrations, and other deviations from approved radiation safety practice. Assists section management with creating and implementing corrective action plans as necessary.

• Assists professional and technical staff on selection, location, and implementation of new imaging equipment.

• Participates in the evaluation of new imaging modalities and advises professional and technical staff on the selection and implementation of these advances into the Hospital's services.

• Ensures that professional and technical staff correctly utilizes protective equipment and techniques to minimize occupational, patient and public dose.

• Ensures that professional and technical staff correctly utilizes imaging equipment to optimize clinical image quality.

• Assists in the training of professional, technical, and resident staff in the sciences of diagnostic imaging and the minimization of patient and occupational doses.

• Assists with training seminars to educate professional, technical, and resident staff in imaging physics and radiation safety practices.

• Assists and educates technical staff to implement individualized technique protocols to optimize imaging and minimize dose.

• Performs dosimetric calculations for clinical and human research purposes.

• Maintains a dosimetry database so patient doses can be calculated whenever a clinical need exists.

• Performs fetal dose estimates whenever a clinical need is identified.

• Ensures effective and accurate communication of diagnostic physics and safety information to administration , staff, patients, family and the public.

• Counsels patients and family members, as needed, about radiological issues associated with diagnostic imaging.

• Assists in the production of patient and staff educational documents to ensure they are adequately informed about radiological issues.

• Designs, evaluates, and certifies the shielding of diagnostic facilities to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.

• Uses NCRP guidance in specifying shielding requirements for new or renovated facilities.

• Inspects shielding installation to ensure it is done according to the specifications.

• Measures radiation leakage to ensure the facility shielding meets federal, state and local requirements.

• Assists in the implementation of new digital imaging technologies into the information technologies available at FCS.

• Ensures electronic displays are calibrated properly to optimize image display.

• Ensure that the Hospital systems remain compliant with Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) standards.

• Follows established work procedures and processes that support company and departmental standards, procedures, and strategic directives.

• Maintains a favorable working relationship with all other company employees to foster and promote a cooperative and harmonious working climate which will be conducive to maximum employee morale, productivity, and efficiency/effectiveness.

• Projects a favorable image of the company to promote its aims and objectives and foster and enhance public recognition and acceptance of all of its areas of endeavor.

• Keeps immediate superior promptly and fully informed of all problems or unusual matters of significance and takes prompt corrective action where necessary or suggests alternative courses of action that may be taken.

• Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:

• M.S. or Ph.D.

• Eligible for ABR certification in therapeutic radiologic physics

• Florida Licensure is mandatory.

EXPERIENCE:

• At least 2 years of clinical experience and a strong commitment to the highest clinical standards.

• Clinical knowledge of all diagnostic system systems

• Knowledge of all ACR guidelines related to diagnostic equipment.

• Knowledge of AAPM TG reports

CORE COMPETENCIES, KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Essential competencies and KSAs targeted to successfully performing in role:

• Analysis & Critical Thinking

• Strong interpersonal skills to include effective verbal and written communication

• Solid time management with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks

• Ability to collaborate across various levels of management, departments, and teams

• Comfortable negotiating problems and exploring solutions with physician population

VALUES:

• Patient First

• Keeping the patient at the center of everything we do

• Accountability

• Taking responsibility for our actions

• Commitment & Care

• Upholding FCS vision through every action

• Team

• Working together, one team, one mission

Expectations for all Employees

Every FCS employee is expected to regularly conduct themselves in a professional and respectful manner, to comply with all labor laws, workplace policy and workplace practices. Employees are expected to bring issues of any forms of workplace harassment, discrimination, or other potential improprieties to the attention of their management or the human resources department.

EEOC

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) is committed to helping individuals with disabilities to participate in the workforce and ensure equal opportunity to compete for jobs. If you require an accommodation to submit a resume for positions at FCS, please email FCS Recruitment (Recruiter@FLCancer.com) for further assistance. Please note this email address is intended to request an accommodation as part of the application process. Any other correspondence will not receive a response.

FCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

SCREENINGS - Background, drug, and nicotine screens

Safeguarding our patients and each other is an important part of how we deliver the best care possible to the communities we serve. All offers of employment at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background screening. Additionally, as a condition of employment, FCS requires all new hires to receive various vaccinations, including the influenza vaccine, barring an approved exemption. In addition, FCS is a drug-free workplace, and all new hires will be subject to drug/ nicotine testing.