Physics Assistant, casual, Radiation Therapy (remote)

ChristianaCare is currently seeking a casual Physics Assistant to work remotely to support our Radiation Therapy team. This person will work one 8 hour shift per week.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

To assist the radiation oncologist and technical team in performing simple simulation patient treatment planning; and to perform simple manual and computer-based dose calculation and basic quality assurance checks for radiation therapy.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs dosimetric calculations for patients under therapy treatments using manual and computer techniques for: external stationary photon and electron beams, moving photon and electron beams.
• Assists in planning of treatment by preparing custom blocks, compensation filters, immobilization devices, and merging of radiation fields.
• Assists in importing planning scans and the delineation of basic organ contours for review by the radiation oncologist.
• Assists in monitoring operation of radiation therapy equipment and assists in performing minor calibrations and checks.
• Assists physicist in major calibrations, patient specific quality assurance and checks.
• Assists physicist in the preparation and care of radioactive sources and applicators for interstitial and intracavitary procedures.
• Performs radiation survey and implements radiation protection guidelines in reference to implant procedures.
• Prepares weekly review and final summary of patient treatment records to verify that all entries and functions conform to the prescription ordered by the Radiation Oncologist.
• Informs Radiation Physicist, Oncologist, and Chief Therapist of any discrepancies.
• Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices. Reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.
• Performs other related duties as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Graduate or current student of a JRCERT accredited school for Medical Dosimetry or Physics Program.

Qualified candidates should apply online and include a current resume for consideration.

***Whether a position can be supported for remote work will be assessed based on whether ChristianaCare is able to meet the business requirements of the proposed remote location.

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Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.