Ascentech Services Limited is a full-fledged Human Resource Solution Provider incorporated in 2013 with its Head Office in Lagos, Nigeria. We are committed to forging long-term partnerships with our clients by creating and delivering robust and flexible services that address the changing needs of their business through our core offerings.
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We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Medical Physicist
Location: Abakaliki, Ebonyi
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
- The Medical Physicist will be responsible for performing CT Stimulation to treatment, quality assurances to documentation under supervision of Senior Medical Physicist
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the systematic measurement, documentation, and assurance of the physics aspects of all radiation delivery equipment used in clinic.
- Measurement and analysis of beam data; and tabulation of beam data for clinical use.
- Performs acceptance testing and commissioning of all treatment-related equipment which includes calibration of all radiation producing sources and maintenance of all information for their appropriate use, radiation safety and compliance with state and national regulations.
- Understand physical aspects of all radiation sources (radioactive materials and radiation producing machines) used in a radiation oncology program.
- Develops and documents performance specifications, testing, tolerances, and frequency of testing for all therapy equipment. supervision of radiation therapy equipment servicing and maintenance of records.
- Routine performance of acceptance testing, calibration, and safety surveys of imaging and radiation therapy equipment.
- Develops, implements, and supervises quality control programs in the radiology and/or radiation oncology department and carries out tests to reassure efficient and reliable performance of equipment.
- Maintains a comprehensive quality assurance program that ensures patients are provided tumor localization, radiation treatment, and dose distributions as prescribed which includes assurance of the accuracy of treatment unit parameters.
- Responsible for the development of treatment plans, acquisition, and storage of data for treatment plans, and the calculation of dose distributions and machine settings for treatment delivery.
- Develops and documents performance specifications, testing, tolerances, and frequency of testing for all therapy equipment.
- Development of QA protocols and procedures in radiation therapy regarding delivery of radiation treatment, radiation safety and control and regulatory compliance.
- Responsible for the development of treatment plans as assigned including routine, 3D, VMAT, IMRT, IGRT, HDR, and SRS/SBRT treatment planning.
- Translates the desired treatment plan into a set of instructions for the radiation therapist(s) to execute.
- Responsible for the in-vivo dose measurement and use of measuring devices for verification of dose delivery to patients.
- Provides interpretation/consultation to the Radiation Oncologist on basis of in-vivo dosimetry.
- Directs the design, fabrication and measurement of treatment beam modifiers and treatment aids.
- Responsible to obtain and disseminate information pertaining to current practices within the field of radiation oncology physics.
- Collaborates with the Radiation oncologist and radioadiation therapists in the treatment planning verification and execution of plans.
- Provides consultation to the Radiologist(s) and Radiation Oncologist(s) on the physical and
- radiobiological aspect of treatment.
- Performs calculations of dose distribution in and around tumour and surrounding normal tissue.
- Ensures correct radiation dosimetry in teletherapy and Brachytherapy.
- Designs of auxiliary devices needed for accurate treatment of patients.
- Performs after repair tests of radiotherapy equipment in collaboration with the maintenance engineer.
- Prepares presentations to medical and radiation oncologists, radiation therapists and nurses on radiation physics, protection, and dosimetry.
- Conducts training and presentation sessions on radiation safety issues for medical students, radiology or radiation oncology residents, graduate students, physicians, nurses, technologists, ancillary personnel, and other staff.
- Consults with other physicians and patients regarding radiation exposure and safety.
- Participates in department financial and personnel planning.
- Provide research and development of new devices and modalities for improved diagnostic and therapeutic uses of radiation and ultrasound.
- Participates in physics, clinical and basic research.
Qualifications
- BS degree in related healthcare field
- At least 2 Years Experience working with an EMR would be an advantage.
Learning & Growth /Innovation:
- Continually seek out new ways of improving the company’s operations.
Technical Competence:
- Radiological Physics and Radiation safety
- Medical Imaging Physics
- Radiotherapy Physics
- Health Physics
- Computational Physics
- Instrumentation and Equipment
- Clinical Protocols and Procedures
- Research and Development
- Quality Assurance and Quality Control
- Radiobiology
Generic Competence:
- Experience with Microsoft office required
- Effective communication skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Problem solving skills and ability to multitask
- Compassionate with teamwork skills
- BS degree in related healthcare field
- Experience working with an EMR would be an advantage
Salary
N350,000 Monthly.
Application Closing Date
15th July, 2024.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to: [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the mail