Medical Physics Resident, Medical Imaging - BC Cancer Vancouver

Medical Physics Resident, Medical Imaging

BC Cancer

Vancouver, BC

The Medical Physics Resident, Medical Imaging provides physics and other specialized skills to support the technical requirements of Medical Imaging. Medical Physicists at this level are trainees and operate under the direction of certified medical physicists. Medical Physics Residents are trained under 2 separate streams: 1) Diagnostic Imaging, and 2) Nuclear Medicine.

Responsibilities are to:

• Assist clinical and technical staff in the provision of high quality imaging.
• Evaluate and troubleshoot the performance of all imaging systems.
• Participate in the investigation of unusual or accidental exposures.
• Participate in ensuring the safety of patients with respect to radiation.
• Perform specification and comparative assessment of equipment at acquisition.
• Teach aspects of x-ray physics and radiation protection to appropriate staff.
• Maintain awareness of related computer technology and developments in software.
• Participate in the design and setup of new facilities or imaging rooms as required.

What you’ll do

• Clinical Support: The Medical Physics Resident assists clinical and technical staff in the provision of high-quality imaging.
  • Consultation with physicians and technologists regarding imaging protocols.
  • Assists in clinical trials and development as necessary.
• Quality Control: The Medical Physics Resident will learn all aspects of imaging including:
  • Routine evaluation of the performance of all imaging systems as listed in the Resident Handbook.
  • Routine evaluation of ancillary equipment used to measure and/or quantify radioactivity.
  • Routine evaluation of personal protective equipment used in medical imaging and nuclear medicine.
  • Regulatory requirements for equipment performance as specified by Health Canada Safety Codes, The College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC, Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and WorkSafe BC.
  • Helping service personnel trouble-shoot difficult or unusual system problems.
  • Assist qualified medical physicists develop QC related tools.
• Staff Radiation Safety: Under the direction of the Radiation Safety Officer, the Resident will participate in the following to ensure the radiation safety of staff and patients:
  • Routine monitoring of hospital staff who are exposed to ionizing radiation in their work.
  • Supervision of the personnel dosimetry service.
  • Investigation of unusual or accidental exposures.
  • Monitoring of radiation levels e.g. surveys of imaging and therapy facilities.
  • Providing training in radiation safety to all appropriate staff.
  • Assurance that all aspects of license compliance are met including Safety Code 35, CNSC and WorkSafe BC.
• Radiation Safety of Patients: The Resident will be expected to gain knowledge and participate in the following to ensure the radiation safety of patients:
  • Routine testing of accuracy of dose display systems in radiography, fluoroscopy, CT, and Nuclear Medicine.
  • In collaboration with the radiologists and nuclear medicine physicians, ensure that new techniques meet the dose goals of the region.
  • Assessment of any accidental or unusual radiation exposures.
• Equipment Evaluation, Selection and Commissioning: The Resident will learn and then be responsible for ensuring that equipment used meets the needs of the program.
  • Remaining up-to-date on all imaging equipment and new technologies.
  • Carrying out acceptance testing of new equipment under the guidance of a certified medical physicist.
  • Commissioning equipment for clinical use.
• Education: Medical Physicists are responsible for teaching aspects of imaging physics and radiation protection to hospital staff in the region.
  • Teaching and training of technologists.
  • Teaching of radiation protection to ancillary staff and nursing staff.
• Computer Technology and Communication: Residents will acquire the knowledge and may be assigned responsibility for the computers and software used in the practice of medicine.
  • Keeping up to date on latest computer technology and developments in software.
  • Programming for specific requirements.
  • Setting up communications between computer systems.
  • Training users.
• Facility Design: Residents will acquire the knowledge for assisting in designing x-ray facilities and specification of shielding requirements for imaging and other rooms.
• Carries out responsibilities in accordance with health and safety requirements.
• Responsible for other tasks as required.

What you bring

• Master of Science in Medical Physics or Doctoral degree in Medical Physics or Biophysics from a recognized program.
• Valid Driver’s License to operate a vehicle in BC.
• Demonstrated ability to provide a high standard of medical physics services.
• Demonstrated interpersonal, organizational, analytical, verbal and written communication and teaching skills.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Awareness of and commitment to learning and understanding the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action.
• Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada.
• Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities impacting Indigenous communities is an asset.

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs.
• Access to professional development opportunities.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer.
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program.

Job Type: Temporary, Full-Time (Until January 15, 2027)

Salary Range: $88,990 - $127,923/year.

Location: 750 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1K1

Hours of Work: Monday-Friday; 0800-1600

Requisition Number: 174219E

What we do

BC Cancer provides comprehensive cancer control for the people of British Columbia.

BC Cancer is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

PHSA plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities.

PHSA and BC Cancer are committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply.

Reconciliation is an ongoing process and a shared responsibility for all of us.

ATTN: PHSA Employees:

To be considered as a PHSA employee (internal applicant) for this position, you must apply online via your internal profile at http://internaljobs.phsa.ca.

Please note the internal job posting will no longer be accessible after the expiry date of November 8, 2024.

If you have not registered your internal profile, a password is required to log in for the first time.