Medical Physicist

Location: Corner Brook

Medical Physicist

(Subject to Classification Review)

Cancer Care Program

Permanent, Full Time

24039POS

Hours

70 bi-weekly; (8 hour days; rotating, on-call)

Salary

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Competition Number

2022004517

Posted Date

18 July 2022

Closing Date

25 July 2022

About Us

Eastern Health is the largest, integrated health authority in Newfoundland and Labrador employing approximately 13,000 dedicated employees and serving a population of more than 300,000 people. The authority offers the full continuum of health and community services including public health, long-term care, community services, hospital care and unique provincial programs and services. At Eastern Health we pride ourselves on providing the highest quality care and service possible to the people in our communities, in our region, and in the province. To do that, we employ qualified, competent and caring individuals who are dedicated to their professions and to our vision of Healthy People, Healthy Communities.

Job Summary

The Cancer Care Program of Eastern Health has a provincial mandate to deliver cancer care to the people of Newfoundland and Labrador. It operates the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre (DHBMCC) in St. John’s, and regional cancer centres in Corner Brook, Gander and Grand Falls. Currently, we are inviting applications for a Medical Physicist to join our clinical team in a new Cancer Centre with radiation therapy services in Corner Brook, NL, with an anticipated opening in 2024.

The Cancer Centre in Corner Brook will be a satellite site with one linear accelerator and one CT simulator and will be offering a full complement of radiation therapy techniques. This site will be an expansion of the main site that has four linear accelerators, an orthovoltage unit, an HDR Brachytherapy unit, two CT-Simulators, Eclipse Treatment Planning System and ARIA Radiation Oncology information system. The Medical Physics Division supports active clinical programs in SBRT, VMAT, IGRT and HDR Brachytherapy.

The Medical Physicist will be responsible for the professional support for clinical services such as radiation safety, treatment planning, calibration of therapy machines and quality assurance. Candidates will be expected to participate in selecting, acceptance testing and commissioning of new radiation therapy equipment, and will have the opportunity to participate in the development and implementation of new technologies and/or techniques. The Medical Physicist will be the site Radiation Safety Officer for the Cancer Centre in Corner Brook and will work with the Program Radiation Safety Officer.

This position will involve travel to the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre in St. John’s, NL.

Job Demands

By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):

Occasionally required to lift heavy items weighing 25 to 50lbs.

May be required to place body in awkward positions while completing quality assurance.

High level of visual concentration and hand/eye coordination required when completing precise measurements and calculations.

Requires higher than normal levels of attentiveness or alertness for the health and safety of others when working with radioactive sources for medical purposes.

Required to work under time pressures and deadlines on a regular basis.

Job Qualifications

Successful completion of an accredited MSc or PhD in Medical Physics is required.

Certification in Radiation Oncology Physics by the Canadian College of Physicists in Medicine (CCPM) or eligibility for Certification in Radiation Oncology Physics by the CCPM is required. Certification by the American Board of Radiology (ABR) or of the American Board of Medical Physics may be considered equivalent.

Demonstrated strong commitment to high clinical standards.

Demonstrated strong interpersonal, leadership and organizational skills.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as a member of an interdisciplinary team.

A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required.

If this is an internal posting only, only applicants of the Eastern Health NAPE LX Regional Bargaining Unit will be considered. Otherwise, if this is posted internal and external, we will accept all applications, but preference will be given to those qualified candidates who are internal to the Eastern Health NAPE LX Regional Bargaining Unit.

Apply online at https://employment.easternhealth.ca

Upon successfully applying for a vacancy then you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email please contact Recruitment 777-7777 ext 5-2 immediately

To become a part of our team, please submit your resume/cover letter or application form online, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications. Include your current mailing address, day-time contact number, e-mail address, competition and employee number if applicable.

Contact Information for Recruitment Related Inquiries:
Telephone: (709) 777-7777 (5-2) or 1-800-563-3693

Email: [email protected]. Applications/resumes are not accepted at this email address.

If you are no longer interested in the position, you can withdraw your application by emailing [email protected] as soon as possible.

Eastern Health is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, selection and onboarding processes. We are happy to assist applicants requesting accommodation or support during the process. Please email [email protected] or call 777-7777 press 5 then press 2 (long distance 1-800-563-3693) outlining how we can help.