Medical Physicist
4 weeks ago
**Job Summary**
The Cancer Centre in Corner Brook will be a satellite site with one linear accelerator and one CT simulator and will be offering a full complement of radiation therapy techniques. This site will be an expansion of the main site that has four linear accelerators, an orthovoltage unit, an HDR Brachytherapy unit, two CT-Simulators, Eclipse Treatment Planning System and ARIA Radiation Oncology information system. The Medical Physics Division supports active clinical programs in SBRT, VMAT, IGRT and HDR Brachytherapy.
This position will involve travel to the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre in St. John's, NL.
**Job Demands**
Occasionally required to lift heavy items weighing 25 to 50lbs.
May be required to place body in awkward positions while completing quality assurance.
High level of visual concentration and hand/eye coordination required when completing precise measurements and calculations.
Requires higher than normal levels of attentiveness or alertness for the health and safety of others when working with radioactive sources for medical purposes.
Required to work under time pressures and deadlines on a regular basis.
**Job Qualifications**
Successful completion of an accredited MSc or PhD in Medical Physics is required.
Certification in Radiation Oncology Physics by the Canadian College of Physicists in Medicine (CCPM) or eligibility for Certification in Radiation Oncology Physics by the CCPM is required. Certification by the American Board of Radiology (ABR) or of the American Board of Medical Physics may be considered equivalent.
Demonstrated strong commitment to high clinical standards.
Demonstrated strong interpersonal, leadership and organizational skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required.
Employees, to review your attendance record please refer to your employee portal on the Intranet for details. The attendance record is only available to employees who are currently in positions that accumulate sick time.
