2400000284 - Physicist

PIPSC

Job Title: Physicist

Status: Full Time

Department: DRCC Medical Physics

Program: Durham Region Cancer Centre

Location: Lakeridge Health Oshawa

Wage Schedule: $65.016 - $85.050 per hour

Posting Reference: 2400000284

About The Position

• Specification, selection, acceptance testing, commissioning and calibration of equipment used for planning and delivery of radiation treatments.
• Design and implementation of quality assurance programs related to equipment, dosimetry and treatment planning.
• Development and maintenance of databases for treatment planning.
• Implementation, maintenance of and adherence to the Radiation Safety program in accordance with federal (CNSC) and provincial (HARP) government regulations.
• Provide technical direction, expertise and advice to radiation oncologists, radiation dosimetrists (treatment planners) and radiation therapists on appropriate choices of treatment techniques and patient dosimetry.
• Provide imaging expertise for radiation treatment planning and delivery verification.
• Initiate and participate in the implementation of new techniques and technologies within the Radiation Program.
• Teach physics residents, radiation oncology residents, radiation therapist students, new staff and visitors through didactic sessions, seminars and one-on-one interactions.

Required Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Medical Physics, Physics or a related subject from a recognized university.
• Completion of a residency or training program in Radiation Oncology Physics as demonstrated by a successful residency final exam, or equivalent.
• Certification in the Canadian College of Physicists in Medicine (CCPM) or equivalent is desirable. Certification is a requirement for salary and career progression within 2 years of hire.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to various employee groups.
• Demonstrated commitment to the Lakeridge Health core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety and participation in regular in-services in this area.

About Our Physics Team

• 8 medical physicists
• 3 physics associates
• 4 service engineers
• 2 radiation therapy dedicated information technology specialists
• 1 physics resident part of the University of Toronto residency program.

About Our Equipment

• 6 Elekta linacs (2 Versa HD and 4 Infinity) in Oshawa.
• 1 Elekta Versa linac at our satellite location in Peterborough.
• 2 Siemens Somatom Definition AS CT simulators.
• Monaco treatment planning system and Mosaiq record and verify system.
• HDR brachytherapy program using the Flexitron afterloader.
• On site at Lakeridge Health Oshawa hospital is an MRI and soon will have PET-CT.
• Sun Nuclear quality assurance equipment (watertank, Profiler, ICProfiler, ArcCheck and MapCheck).

About Our Program

• Treating brain, lung, breast, GI, GU, skin, lymphoma and palliative patients.
• Utilizing cones for brain SRS treatment and VMAT for brain SRT.
• SBRT treatments to lung, prostate, liver, spine and oligomets sites.
• Utilizing VMAT, IMRT and conformal techniques with 6MV, 15MV and FFF photon beams as well as electron beams.
• 3D printing for custom bolus.
• HDR brachytherapy program treating prostate, interstitial and intracavitary cervix, vaginal vault and skin.

Conditions Of Employment
The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and PIPSC.

Successful applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

At Lakeridge Health we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive and accessible and to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to. As an equal opportunity employer we welcome applications from all qualified applicants.

Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment and to preventing the transmission of COVID 19 infections among Lakeridge Health team members and our patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to provide proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 during their Post-offer/Pre-employment Health Assessment, subject to any exemptions recognized under the Ontario Human Rights code.