Medical Physicist at Ascentech Services Limited

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.

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