Job description

Staff Medical Physicist

New Mexico Cancer Center (NMCC), as a subsidiary of New Mexico Oncology and Hematology Consultants (NMOHC), in Albuquerque, NM, is a premier free-standing cancer center that treats more than 300 patients every year. We are embarking on an exciting journey of incorporating proton radiotherapy as part of our complete arsenal to fight cancers in late 2024. The physics/technical group consists of 1 chief physicist, 1 medical physicist, 1 junior physicist, 3 dosimetrists, Varian service engineers and information system administrators. Clinical group consists of 3 radiation oncologists, 2 nurses, 1 chief therapist, and 6 staff therapists.

Equipment

The main campus has two LINACs: a Truebeam and a 21EX, a kilovoltage superficial x-ray unit and a HDR Bravos unit. Patient simulation includes a GE LightSpeed CT and a Phillips PET-CT. One satellite clinic has a Varian 21iX and Phillips Big Bore CT. The main treatment planning system/OIS is Eclipse/ARIA. AlignRT is used at the main campus for SGRT/DIBH treatments. Other software consists of Total QA, DoseLab, MIM Maestro, Limbus AI, Radformation products (ClearCalc, ClearCheck, EZFluence and Quickcode). The planned proton system at the main campus will be the IBA Proteus One with RayStation as the main treatment planning system.

Clinical

The medical physicist will work in collaboration with other medical physicists and the Director of Medical Physics to support daily clinical physics tasks and duties, and to manage the clinic Quality Assurance Management (QAM) program, which include the following principal duties and responsibilities:

• Performs quality assurance (QA) and calibration functions such as accelerator QA, CT simulator QA monthly and annually; HDR QA daily and quarterly; TPS QA annually.
• Performs routine chart checks, plan reviews, and secondary dose calculations.
• Performs HDR brachytherapy treatment planning, delivery, and documentation.
• Performs external beam radiotherapy treatment planning, when needed.
• Performs applications of specific in vivo dosimetry (OSL, TLD, film) in special clinical settings.
• Participates in the implementation of new technologies into clinical workflow, identifying cost containment initiatives or revenue enhancement projects.
• Consults with radiation oncologists and radiation therapists to solve any technical problems and/or devices special techniques necessary for the treatment.
• Understands the rules and regulations by the state governing the usage of radioactive materials and applies that knowledge in good practice.

Skills

· Demonstrates outstanding verbal and written communication skills to relate important clinically relevant information to patients and other professionals. Excellent interpersonal skills.

· Possesses a teamwork mentality and philosophy to accomplish departmental goals.

· Makes decisions independently and critically, acknowledges accountability for clinical decisions.

· Occasional lifting of equipment up to 50 lbs. may be involved.

Qualifications

• Master’s, Ph.D., or DMP Degree in Medical Physics or equivalent fields.
• Certified by the American Board of Radiology (ABR), or equivalent certifying bodies.
• Board eligible candidates will also be considered. Must have passed ABR Part I.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $1.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Oncology

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
NMOHC is required to abide by the NM Public Health Order requiring all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 including boosters.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Albuquerque, NM 87109: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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