Medical Physicist
Mass General Brigham
Summary
This position is full time, on-site at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital/MGB in Dover, NH. Supervises dosimetrists and radiation therapists in treatment planning and devises methods to apply laws and theories of physics to radiation medicine. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes
Job description
Job Summary
This position is full time, on-site at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital/MGB in Dover, NH. Supervises dosimetrists and radiation therapists in treatment planning and devises methods to apply laws and theories of physics to radiation medicine. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes
Essential Functions
- 3-D conformal, IMRT, VMAT, and SBRT treatment planning and general medical physics support.
- General medical physics support will include, but is not limited to, regular clinical physics coverage, participation in commissioning, upgrade, repair, acceptance testing, monthly and annual QA of treatment equipment.
- Clinical trouble shooting, initial and weekly chart checks, treatment planning consultation and other routine clinical physics responsibilities.
- Participate in developmental efforts on various clinical physics projects and collaborate with the main campus and other satellite facilities.
- Assist with generating proper records and correspondence pertaining to quality control and quality assurance, calibration, radiation safety and compliance with state and Federal regulations and standards of accrediting bodies.
- Actively participate in patient chart checks (initial, continuing, and final) and treatment plan reviews, image fusion, dose calculation verifications, and special physics consultations as requested by physicians.
- Keep abreast of new scientific methods and developments.
Qualifications
Education: Master's Degree Medical Physics required or Doctorate Medical Physics required. Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No.
Experience: Clinical experience 2-3 years required and Experience in treatment planning and planning systems, particularly RayStation 0-1 year preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- An understanding of radiation physics, anatomy, physiology, clinical oncology, radiobiology, and radiation safety.
- Knowledgeable in health care informatics-including the resources, devices and methods to acquire, store and retrieve data.
- Possess good communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate the exchange of information with patients, family members, and the radiation oncology treatment team as well as outside entities.
- Good basic computer skills.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Medical Physics or Doctorate in Medical Physics required
- No experience in lieu of a degree accepted
- Clinical experience 2-3 years required
- Experience in treatment planning and planning systems, particularly RayStation 0-1 year preferred
- Understanding of radiation physics, anatomy, physiology, clinical oncology, radiobiology, and radiation safety
- Knowledgeable in health care informatics
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Good basic computer skills
Company overview
Mass General Brigham is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the United States, formed through the merger of Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, this academic medical center system operates multiple hospitals, specialty facilities, and community health centers throughout New England. The organization is renowned for its world-class patient care, cutting-edge medical research, and comprehensive medical education programs. As a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School, Mass General Brigham trains the next generation of healthcare professionals while advancing medical science through groundbreaking research initiatives. The system provides a full continuum of healthcare services, from primary care and preventive medicine to complex specialty treatments and emergency services. With a focus on innovation and patient-centered care, Mass General Brigham consistently ranks among the top hospital systems in the nation for clinical excellence and research output.