Senior Medical Physicist

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Aurelius Hospital Nilai
Kampung Seri Nilai
MYR 150,000 - 200,000
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Job Responsibilities:

  1. To create and supervise the implementation of a complex treatment plan for external beam radiotherapy, including 3 DCRT, IMRT, IGRT planning, and HDR-brachytherapy planning.
  2. To perform and verify the accuracy of the dosimetry sections in consultation with an Oncologist on patients undergoing radiotherapy treatment.

Quality Assurance:

  1. Responsible for carrying out the quality assurance procedures and maintaining the QA record to ensure all Radiotherapy Machines and QA equipment performance consistent with regulatory requirements. This includes LINAC, CT simulator, HDR-Brachytherapy unit, and other QA tools:
    1. Weekly checks- dosimetry checks, machine output checks, etc.
    2. Monthly checks- mechanical checks and dosimetry checks etc.
    3. Daily QA check for HDR-Brachytherapy unit before treatment.
    4. Annual calibration for Ir-192 source strength and HDR-Brachytherapy unit after source replacement and whenever required.
    5. To ensure all QA tools are well-calibrated annually.
    6. Familiar with TRS 277, TRS 398, and TRS 483 protocols.
  2. To ensure ordering and receiving of the radio-isotope on time as per the treatment schedule.
  3. To do a radiation survey from the patient’s ward, to ascertain the safe level for the patient to be discharged.
  4. Able to calculate and prepare the required dose for any Selective Internal Radiation Therapy procedures (I-131, Y-90, etc.).
  5. To be responsible and supervise the radioactive source handling and radioactive waste management.

Treatment Plan Quality Assurance:

  1. To do the IMRT Quality Assurance which includes absolute dose measurements and relative dose measurements for initial physics check before treatment delivery.
  2. To be familiar with stereotactic quality assurance.

Radiation Protection Program:

  1. Must be familiar with the ICRP-60 regulations and the Act-304 guidelines.
  2. Conducting CME for nurses/ other relevant staff regarding safe handling of radio-isotope as well as radiation protection guidelines.
  3. Monthly reporting of personal dosimeters for all designated radiation workers.
  4. To maintain and manage the Medical fitness record for all the radiation workers in the hospital.
  5. Working knowledge of emergency procedures employed with Radiation Hazards.
  6. Continually evaluate the Radiation Safety Program and adhere to the policies and procedures to ensure radiation safety to the patients, visitors, and staff at all times.
  7. Responsible for compliance with ACT 304, MOH, and other related regulations.

Record Maintenance:

  1. Maintain proper and appropriate records necessary for the Ministry Of Health and other related regulatory agencies.

Other Responsibilities:

  1. To be involved in Clinical Trials, Calibration and commission of new equipment, development of new treatment techniques, and other appropriate physics duties.
  2. Perform any other duties as assigned by the management from time to time.

Application Process:

Your application will include the following questions:

  • Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
  • What's your expected monthly basic salary?
  • Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
  • How many years' experience do you have as a Medical Physicist?

About Aurelius Hospital Nilai:

Established in 1999, Aurelius Hospital Nilai was Malaysia’s first private specialist centre with two core areas of focus: clinical research and cancer treatment using Varian’s Trilogy System for precision radiotherapy treatment. It was formerly known as NCI Cancer Hospital following its acquisition by TH Group and was renamed Nilai Medical Centre in 2012 in line with its expansion as a full-fledged multi-disciplinary private medical hospital, to cater to the needs of the Nilai community and surrounding areas.

The team at Aurelius Hospital Nilai is committed to delivering exceptional, patient-centric care in alignment with the standard that can be expected from Aurelius Healthcare name. Our collective aim is to create a warm, personal and caring environment to ensure the best possible care for patients and their loved ones.

Aurelius Hospital Nilai is delighted to welcome you to join our growing team in service to patients and grow your career in a beautiful, warm and cohesive clinical environment.

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