PHYSICIST SENIOR - FULL TIME at WATSON CLINIC LLP – Lakeland, Florida

Essential Functions
Derives treatment plans for all HDR patients and performs daily QA checks for HDR unit.

Completes in a timely manner QA testing and fluence distribution reports for all IMRT plans generated.

Assist Chief Physicist in checking / signing off on treatment plans created by dosimetrist.

Perform weekly physics chart checks for Lakeland facility.

Maintain all department licenses as required by State. Ensure all calibrations of radiation equipment are current and in compliance as required by State.

Assist Chief Physicist in management and treatment of prostate seed implant cases.

Reviews daily quality assurance checks on linear accelerators. Monitor treatment machine operations and provide prompt resolution to minimize machine downtime.

Assist Chief Physicist in performing monthly spot-checks and annual quality assurance checks on linear accelerators.

Work Environment & Physical Demands
Extensive mental demands. Highly technical work with a lot of numerical calculations. This person need to be able to stand or sit in a stationary position 50% of the time and move about the inside of the radiation therapy department to communicate with physicians, dosimetrist, and radiation therapists.

Travel
No travel is expected for this position.

Required Education and Experience
Master of Science in Engineering, physics or mathematics. Must be board eligible.

Preferred Education and Experience
Prefer 6 months experience