Medical Physicist

**Job No.**

TECH 02

**Department**

Support Staff and Tech

**Location**

Gondia

**Work Experience**

3 - 10 years in relevant field

**Qualification**

M.Sc (Physics) & Diploma in Radiological Physics or M.Sc (Medical Physics) & RSO Certification

**Description**
- Knowledge in 3D CRT, IMRT, IGRT, Stereotactic Radio Surgery, Stereotactic Radiotherapy, TBI plan.
- Ability to perform IMRT, IGRT plans in the stipulated time provided and able to create plan for patient on other machines as required preventing treatment breaks.
- Depending on the department workload, to work in any assigned shifts as required. 1. To plan radiation treatments for cancer patients; perform dose calculations.
- To ensure accurate measurement of radiation output from sources employed in cancer therapy. To perform patient dosimetry as required.
- To investigate equipment performance, organize quality control practices, design radiation installations, and implement controls for medical radiation hazards.
- Responsible for radiation safety; design shields for treatment rooms; ensure teletherapy machines (scanners/computers) are operating safely; perform machine acceptance testing.
- To consult with Sr. Physicists, Medical Doctors, and CT Technicians; to provide instruction to professional staff in treatment planning; to assist in the development of new treatment techniques.
- To maintain required records, reports and files; collect necessary statistics.
- Report to the HOD regarding all safety aspects, all important equipments related aspects and mishaps immediately.
- To participate in academic activities of the department & organization.
- To be part of the Quality Initiative Improvement & protocols of the department & organization.
- Radiation Safety Officer:

- Carry out routine measurements and analysis on radiation and radioactivity levels in the controlled area, supervised area of the radiation installation and maintain records of the results thereof;
- Investigate any situation that could lead to potential exposures;
- Advise the employer regarding: