Educational Requirements
- Master of Science (MSc) in Medical Physics
Experience Requirements
- At least 10 year(s)
Job Responsibilities
- Responsible for the systematic measurement, documentation, and assurance of the physical and dosimetric aspects of all radioactive sources/radiation producing equipment used in Radiation Oncology. Performs acceptance testing and commissioning of all treatment-related equipment under supervision. This includes calibration of all radiation producing sources and maintenance of all information for their appropriate use.
- Supports in all periodic servicing and Preventative Maintenance Inspections of all radiation producing equipment and treatment planning systems.
- Maintains a comprehensive quality assurance program that ensures patients are provided tumor localization, radiation treatment, and dose distributions as prescribed. This includes assurance of the accuracy of treatment unit parameters.
- Responsible for the development of treatment plans, acquisition and storage of data for treatment plans, calculation of dose distributions and machine settings for treatment
- Provides consultation to the Radiation Oncologist on the physical and radiobiological aspect of treatment. Translates the desired treatment plan into a set of instructions for radiation therapists to execute.
- Responsible for the in-vivo dose measurement and use of measuring devices for verification of dose delivery to patients. Provides interpretation/consultation to the Radiation Oncologist on basis of in-vivo dosimetry.
- Directs the design, fabrication, and measurement of treatment beam modifiers and treatment aids.
- Responsible for the systematic measurement, documentation, and assurance of the Brachytherapy process.
- Responsible to obtain and disseminate information pertaining to current practices within the field of Radiation Oncology Physics.
- Initiates and/or collaborates on related research projects
- Initiation and implementation of new clinical practices and Medical Physics programmes.
- Performs organization and administration skills in the clinical practice of Radiation Oncology Physics. This includes decision in equipment usage/selection/replacement, physics and dosimetry staff requirements, assignments and recruitment, program operation, budget preparation, and continuing review of program's policies and procedures
Additional Requirements
- Experience with 3-D conformal radiotherapy, brachytherapy and treatment planning systems is required, and radiosurgery and IMRT/VMAT essential. Experience and knowledge of calibration of linear accelerators and periodical quality assurance.
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent problem solving skill
- Proven ability to work independently and working together with other colleagues
Job Source
Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.
Company Information
- 8 Feb 2022
- Labaid Cancer Hospital
- Address : 26 Green road, Dhanmondi, Dhaka - 1205