Instructor

Position Title: Medical Physicist

Primary Functions

1. Calibration and maintenance of radiation treatment planning and delivery equipment consistent with national protocols.  Establish and conduct a quality assurance program consistent with national protocols.
2. Providing clinical physics support in routine radiation therapy clinic, including support of treatment planning, treatment delivery, and special procedures such as brachytherapy, sterotactic radiation therapy, total body irradiation.
3. Program development to improve radiation treatment planning and delivery by implementing new approaches in treatment planning and delivery.
4. Development of practice standards for new treatment approaches which are consistent with national standards and which provide for patient and staff safety.
5. Participation in the development of new technologies and methods to improve radiation treatment effectiveness through translational and clinical research.
6. Participation in education and training of future radiation therapy professionals including radiation oncologists, medical physicists, dosimetrists and therapists.
7. Maintain proper records necessary for JCAHO, NRC, State of Wisconsin and other agencies.  Participate in the safety program of the institution, with emphasis of radiation safety.  Provide continuing education for residents and staff oncologists. 

 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

 Radiation physics, radiation measurement and dosimetry, radiation treatment planning, medical imaging, radiation biology. 

Job Dimensions

Collegiality

Exhibit confidentiality, honesty, and actions that build trust and strengthen relationships.  Listen to others and effectively communicate in a clear and concise manner through written and verbal communication.  Demonstrate respect and commitment to the values of diversity and equity; seek out and incorporate diverse perspectives into decision making.

Excellence & Creativity

Exhibit initiative and ingenuity by taking ownership of tasks to proactively improve services, avoid problems, or develop opportunities. Generate novel and valuable ideas to impact missions.  Identify and implement new methods to increase efficiency and quality.

Education & Development

Participate in design, development and/or evaluation of instructional materials, methods, courses or programs.  Seek out mentorship and learning opportunities. Develop and maintain professional affiliations.

Agility

Resourceful in deviating from the routine; adapt behaviors, priorities and work methods to meet needs of others.  Support transformational change to achieve institutional vision and strategies.

Dependability & Judgment

Demonstrate logical, rational, and objective decision making.  Use analysis, experience and logic to solve problems and offer solutions and suggestions that are effective in addressing problems.  Show reliability and accountability in the successful completion of all work.

Stewardship & Institutional Citizenship

Be an active and thoughtful participant in institutional initiatives, meetings and committee work.  Conserve resources and use in an efficient and cost effective manner across all MCW missions.  Look for ways to improve and promote quality within area of influence.

 

Education: Doctorate DegreeEmployment Type: Full Time