Job Description

Position Summary

At Stony Brook Medicine the Medical Physics Resident in the Radiation Oncology Department is a valuable member of our team, who provides clinical services to our patient population. This a two-year temporary position in which the incumbent will service as Medical Physics Resident. The Department of Radiation Oncology supports an M.S./PhD. Graduate Medical Physics program that will provide didactic portion of the resident training. Responsibilities of the incumbent will include participation in all clinical activities, co-instruction of technology students and co-mentoring of Radiation Oncology residents in a research project. Qualified candidates will demonstrate superior patient care and possess outstanding communication skills while adhering to our high standard of excellence.

Duties of a Medical Physics Resident in the Radiation Oncology Department may include the following but are not limited to:

• Under supervision completes assigned QA tests for: 1) Linacs, OBI/CBCT, OSMS, Calypso, CT-Simulator, HDR and Stereotactic Radiosurgery System. 2) Ionization Chamber, Brachytherapy Dose Calibrator, diode system and other measuring equipment. 3) Eclipse and HDR treatment planning system. 4) IMRT QA using MapCheck and Portal Dosimetry.
• Under supervision completes assigned external beam planning (conventional 2D/3D, gated or non-gated IMRT, SRS/SRT/SBRT) and brachytherapy planning (HDR and LDR) plans.
• Duties include consulting with the Radiation Oncologists, physicists, dosimetrists and therapists regarding specific treatment goals.
• Participates in weekly chart rounds. Assists with initial, weekly and final chart checking.
• Under supervision performs and reviews Linac shielding design and Linac surveys as assigned. Also assists with Radiation Safety duties associated with radioactive Brachytherapy sources including hot lab survey, inventories, wipe tests, sources assays and patient monitoring.
• Audits the established Medical Physics courses in Radiation Physics and Radiation Safety.
• Teaching BME and Dosimetry students as assigned.
• Reports filed in a timely fashion.
• Completes Part 1 of the ABR at the end of the first year.

Qualifications

Required : Master's Degree with CAMPEP certificate in physics or closely related field.

Preferred : Doctoral Degree.

Special Notes : Resume/CV should be included with the online application.

Posting Overview : This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised on the application that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date).

If within the initial review no candidate was selected to fill the position posted, additional applications will be considered for the posted position; however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and at minimal, two weeks after the initial posting date. Please note, that if no candidate were identified and hired within 90 days from initial posting, the posting would close for review, and possibly reposted at a later date.

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• Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.
• All Hospital positions maybe subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.
• This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.
• This function/position maybe designated as "essential." This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities.

Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services*
• Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
• Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen*
• Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre employment screenings.
• Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).

Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.

*The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination .

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Anticipated Pay Range:

The salary range (or hiring range) for this position is $55,000 - $58,000 Base

The above salary range represents SBUH's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The specific salary offer will be based on the candidate's validated years of comparable experience . Any efforts to inflate or misrepresent experience are grounds for disqualification from the application process or termination of employment if hired.

Some positions offer annual supplemental pay such as:

• Location pay for UUP, CSEA & PEF full-time positions ($3400)

Your total compensation goes beyond the number in your paycheck. SBUH provides generous leave, health plans, and a state pension that add to your bottom line.

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