Kingston General Hospital is committed to providing high-quality healthcare services. Our mission is to ensure the safe and accurate treatment of patients while fostering a culture of patient and family-centered engagement.
About the Role
The Physicist will provide scientific and technical support services, assist in the development of new treatment techniques, teach radiation physics, and conduct research aimed at improving patient treatments.
Responsibilities
Supervises medical physics residents and technical staff.
Supervises all aspects of radiation therapy treatment planning including external beam therapy and brachytherapy.
Performs treatment plan evaluation (physics plan checking) of all curative and some palliative radiation treatment plans.
Performs treatment planning for HDR brachytherapy and complex external beam therapy as needed.
Develops and documents treatment techniques.
Performs and supervises acceptance testing, commissioning, calibration, and quality assurance of radiotherapy and dosimetry equipment.
Supervises patient-specific dosimetric quality assurance (i.e., IMRT QA).
Develops and documents quality assurance policies and procedures.
Participates in equipment specification and selection in the Division of Radiation Oncology.
Provides physics presence and support during brachytherapy treatments.
Performs radiation safety and radiation protection duties.
Participates in radiation therapy treatment audit and other selected rounds.
Participates in teaching Radiation Physics to Radiation Oncology Residents, Radiation Therapy Students, Dosimetrists, and Medical Physics Residents.
Supervises Medical Physics Residents, summer students, undergraduate and graduate students.
Gives in-service training to health care and service providers within the oncology program.
Performs research and development in radiotherapy and/or related fields.
Participates in research funding applications and reporting scientific results.
Contributes to the activities of the Division of Radiation Oncology.
Serves on various local committees in the Cancer Program, broader Hospital, University, and Cancer Care Ontario.
Serves on provincial, national, and international committees.
Reviews graduate theses, research articles, and grant applications.
Maintains proficiency in current medical physics techniques and standards.
Supervises the Medical Physics Department as required.
Other duties as assigned by the Chief of Medical Physics.
Qualifications
Graduate degree (MSc or PhD) in Physics or a related field.
Successful completion of a CAMPEP accredited Radiation Oncology Physics residency training program.
Minimum 2 years (including a residency) in last 2 years of work experience required.
Basic knowledge and clinical experience in radiation physics and radiation protection.
Ability to teach.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to perform research and development in Clinical Physics or a related field.
High degree of interest, enthusiasm, and commitment to patient care.
Experience with Varian radiation delivery and treatment planning equipment is preferred.
Proven ability to attend work regularly.
Satisfactory criminal reference check and vulnerable sector search required.
Required Skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to teach.
Basic knowledge and clinical experience in radiation physics and radiation protection.
Preferred Skills
Experience with Varian radiation delivery and treatment planning equipment.
Pay range and compensation package
Pay Range: $84.449 - $110.470 per hour + pension/benefits
Equal Opportunity Statement
Kingston General Hospital is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and are dedicated to creating a welcoming environment for everyone.
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Drive advancements in oncology care as a Senior Medical Physicist at Kingston General Hospital, focusing on innovative treatment techniques and educational contributions in radiation physics.
You will supervise a dynamic team of residents and staff while playing a critical role in developing and documenting treatment plans. Additionally, you will engage in hands-on research and quality assurance to safeguard patient outcomes and ensure regulatory compliance in radiation therapy. This position is ideal for those passionate about both education and patient care.
Key Responsibilities:
• Manage and mentor medical physics residents
• Conduct evaluations for radiation therapy treatment plans
• Perform quality assurance for radiotherapy equipment
• Engage in clinical research and funding initiatives
• Teach and train students in radiation physics principles
Requirements:
• MSc or PhD in Physics or a related discipline
• Minimum of two years clinical physics experience
• Successful completion of CAMPEP accredited residency
• Strong teaching and communication abilities
• Comprehensive knowledge of radiation physics
Shape the future of patient care and technical excellence as a Senior Medical Physicist.
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