What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Physicist position at City of Hope?
About City of Hope
City of Hope is an independent biomedical research and treatment organization for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases.
Founded in 1913, City of Hope is a leader in bone marrow transplantation and immunotherapy such as CAR T cell therapy. City of Hope's translational research and personalized treatment protocols advance care throughout the world. Human synthetic insulin, monoclonal antibodies and numerous breakthrough cancer drugs are based on technology developed at the institution. AccessHope, a subsidiary launched in 2019 serves employers and their health care partners by providing access to City of Hope's specialized cancer expertise.
A National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, City of Hope is ranked among the nation's "Best Hospitals" in cancer by U.S. News & World Report and received Magnet Recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Its main campus is located near Los Angeles, with additional locations throughout Southern California and in Arizona.
City of Hope's commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We believe diversity, equity and inclusion is key in serving our mission to provide compassionate patient care, drive innovative discovery, and advance vital education focused on eliminating cancer and diabetes in all of our communities. Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion ensures we bring the full range of skills, perspectives, cultural backgrounds and experiences to our work -- and that our teams align with the people we serve in order to build trust and understanding. We are dedicated to fostering a community that embraces diversity - in ideas, backgrounds and perspectives; this is reflected in our work and represented in our people.
Position Summary
Performs duties as directed in dosimetry, calibration, treatment planning, protection, and safety as they relate to radiation therapy. Provides managerial coverage for Director.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Directs CT simulation, study transfer to treatment planning system, structure contouring, dose
- calculation, determines and verifies machine settings, ensures accurate data transfer to record andverify system.
- Participates in all aspect of the quality assurance program in radiation physics including radiationsafety: reviews of proper dose delivery and cumulative dose; compares computed dose withdelivered dose using diodes or TLD's; performs tests to check operation of therapy machines;recalibrates therapy machines.
- Participates in Brachytherapy treatment planning and loading of radioactive sources.
- Ensures that all assignments (including recurring assignments) are completed as scheduled.
- Initiates and develops procedures for calibration and data collection of newly established programs.
- Assists in consultations with Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine Departments (radiationprotection surveys and performance evaluation).
- Takes responsibility for departmental compliance with all state and federal regulations.
- Assists in the education of students in the school of Therapeutic Radiology Technology and UCIresidents.
- Maintains clinical dosimetry systems.
- Maintains currency in radiation physics through continuing medical education andfamiliarity with the relevant literature.
- Participates in the experimental design, data collection, and data analysis in radiationphysics research.
- Publishes results of experiments in peer-reviewed journals.
- With the approval of the Department Director, seeks intramural and extramural funding forresearch.
- Where appropriate, alerts the Department Director and Division Chair to the opportunity forPatents.
Qualifications
Basic education, experience and skills required for consideration:
Minimum Education:
- Doctorate (Ph.D.)
Minimum Experience:
- 5 years clinical experience in Radiation Physics
Req. Certification/Licensure:
- ABR or ACMP in therapeutic radiological physics or eligibility plus certification within 2 years of hire
- BLS through the American Heart Association
Preferred Experience:
- Radiation Physics
Additional Information:
- As a condition of employment, City of Hope requires staff to comply with all state and federal vaccination mandates.
- Per Diem
- Hourly rate: $134.586779
City of Hope is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
