Senior Radiation Physicist

3 weeks ago

Prince George, British Columbia, Canada PHSA Full time

Senior Medical Physicist, Radiation Therapy

BC Cancer

Prince George, BC

Our team is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Medical Physicist to join our Radiation Therapy department in Prince George, BC.

About the Role:

As a Senior Medical Physicist, you will be responsible for providing advanced physics and specialized skills to support the technical requirements of planning and treatment of Radiation Therapy patients.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide direct support of patient treatment including external beam, brachytherapy and other specialized radiation techniques, by ensuring accuracy of the predicted dose and for the calculated treatment parameters to deliver the prescribed radiotherapy dose to the identified anatomical volume.
  • Consult with physicians and Radiation Therapists regarding treatment strategies.
  • Develop and administer the technical aspects of the radiation oncology quality assurance program, by measuring, verifying and evaluating all equipment used in the support of radiotherapy.
  • Contact service personnel to arrange for corrective actions and trouble-shoots difficult or unusual system problems.
  • Ensure radiation safety procedures are followed and participates in; monitoring of radiation levels, radiation facility design, control of radioactive source inventory, assessment of any radiation incidents, and assurance that all aspects of license compliance are met.
  • Provide training in radiation safety to all appropriate staff.
  • Lead, research, develop, and implement new clinical devices, techniques, and concepts, and ensures seamless transfer into the radiotherapy program by collaborating with Radiation Oncologist and other professionals.
  • Develop policies and procedures and provides training to staff accordingly.
  • Responsible to remain current in all radiotherapy equipment and new technologies, and ensure that both meet the needs of the program.
  • Participate in assessment of equipment at time of acquisition or upgrade, as well as decommissioning old equipment and commissions equipment for clinical use.
  • Responsible for decisions related to fitness of equipment to be used for radiation therapy patients following commissioning, repair or service and other adjustments. This requires the Senior Medical Physicist to provide work direction to Radiotherapy Service Technologists, Physics Assistants and Tool and Die Makers as well as external service personnel.

What We Offer:

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That's why we're focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

Join one of BC's largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth and development. Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources. Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement. PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position). Perks include access to fitness classes and discounts to 350 BC-wide recreational programs, travel, technology, car and bike sharing, and more.

Location: 1215 Lethbridge Street, Prince George BC, V2M 7E9

Hours of Work: Monday-Friday; , , , or as operations require

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