Physicist researches subjects such as mechanics, heat, light, sound, electricity, pneumatics, magnetism, and radiation. Develops laws and theories of physics for their application to specific industries and fields. Being a Physicist describes and illustrates observations and conclusions in mathematical terms. Devises procedures for physical testing of materials. Additionally, Physicist conducts instrumental analyses to determine physical properties of materials. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Physicist works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. To be a Physicist typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Medical Physicist
New Mexico Cancer Center (NMCC), as a subsidiary of New Mexico Oncology and Hematology Consultants (NMOHC), in Albuquerque, NM, is a premier free-standing cancer center that treats more than 300 patients every year. The physics/technical group consists of 1 chief physicist, 1 senior medical physicist, 1 junior physicist, 3 dosimetrists, Varian service engineers and information system administrators. The clinical group consists of 3 radiation oncologists, 3 nurses, 1 chief therapist, and 6 staff therapists.
Equipment
The main campus has two LINACs: a Truebeam and a 21EX (will be replaced with another TrueBeam in 2024), a kilovoltage superficial x-ray unit (Sensus SRT) and a HDR Bravos unit. Patient simulation includes a GE LightSpeed CT (which will be replaced in April 2024) and a Phillips PET-CT. One satellite clinic has a Varian 21iX and Phillips Big Bore CT. The main treatment planning system/OIS is Eclipse/ARIA. AlignRT is used at the main campus for SGRT/DIBH treatments. Other software consists of Total QA, DoseLab, MIM Maestro, Limbus AI, Radformation products (ClearCalc, ClearCheck, EZFluence and Quickcode).
Clinical
The medical physicist will work in collaboration with other medical physicists and the Director of Medical Physics to support daily clinical physics tasks and duties, and to manage the clinic Quality Assurance Management (QAM) program, which include the following principal duties and responsibilities:
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Job Type: Full-time
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Work Location: In person
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