Quality Assurance Technician IMRT

Summary:
Reports to the Associate Physicist in charge of QA and second year Physics Resident.

Responsibilities:
* Performs clinical patient dosimetry to verify and assure that patient is receiving precisely the prescribed dose.
* Measures radiation dose using an array detector film or ion chamber.
* Assists Physicists in the collection of patient treatment specific IMRT QA.
* Operates Linac under supervision of Radiation Oncology Physicists.
* Assists with machine qa as needed.
* Works after clinical hours of operation.
* Participate in physics related aspects of research projects performing such technical duties as setting up equipment taking measurements and recording data as assigned
* Attends meetings and conferences and reads current scientific literature to maintain and enhance professional expertise

Other information:
Basic Knowledge:
* Bachelor*s Degree in physics or related science or enrolled in undergraduate physics program.
* Interpersonal skills to consult with other staff members
* Analytical and advanced numerical skills to perform complex calculations and to evaluate and resolve data discrepancies
* Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span with consideration of aging processes human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process
Work Environment and Physical Requirements:
* Exposed to low level of ionizing radiation while handling radioactive substances.
* Wears radiation monitor to monitor exposure.
Supervisory Responsibility: None

Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Location: Rhode Island Hospital USA:RI:Providence

Work Type: Per Diem

Shift: Shift 1

Union: Non-Union