Physics Associate - Mississauga, Canada - Trillium Health Partners

Trillium Health Partners

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Mississauga, Canada

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Job Description:

NON - UNION | PHYSICS ASSOCIATE | PART TIME

Position:
Physics Associate

Job ID:

Status:
Full-Time (1)

Location:
The Carlo Fidani Regional Cancer Centre - Credit Valley Hospital

Department:
Medical Physics Department

Posted:
May 15th, 2023

Deadline:
May 22nd, 2023

The Carlo Fidani Regional Cancer Centre at the Trillium Health Partners Credit Valley Hospital is seeking a part-time Physics Associate who will work in collaboration with the Medical Physics team to provide technical support.

The Radiation Treatment program of the Carlo Fidani Regional Cancer Centre treats approximately 4000 patients per year, utilizing 6 radiation treatment suites and 2 CT Simulation suites.

The Radiation Treatment program is a fully integrated and electronic program.

The Cancer Centre is equipped with six Varian Truebeam linear accelerators with state-of-the art IMRT, IGRT and VMAT (RapidArc) technology as well as a 2 CT-simulators.

A fully networked infrastructure for treatment planning on Varian Eclipse on citrix platform for seamless treatment planning and delivery. The Varian ARIA oncology information system provides electronic data for Radiation Oncology.

Current clinical programs include Linac based Stereotactic Radiosurgery (Hyperarc) as well as a state-of-the-art Brachytherapy suite (Elekta Nucletron, Flexitron afterloader).

Position Summary:

As an integral part of our Medical Physics team that currently includes 13 Medical Physicists, 5 Physics Associates, 4 Engineering Technologists, as well as a shared administrative assistant, the Physics Associate performs quality assurance checks on radiotherapy and physics equipment, under the guidance of a Medical Physicist.

Must be able to work evenings and weekends, as required, and variable hours in order to have access to radiotherapy units and other physics equipment.

Responsibility:

Primary responsibility will include performing quality control measurements on radiotherapy and physics equipment, consistent with the Radiation Therapy Quality Assurance Program.

Maintain accurate records of quality control measurements. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum B.Sc. Physics, Physical Sciences or Engineering degree or equivalent
Excellent communication skills (oral, written and listening);
Strong instrumentation skills (experience using radiation detectors and dosimeters is desired);
Demonstrated computer skills including ability to use spreadsheets, word processors and databases;
Ability to work independently
Proven good attendance record with capability of maintaining the same standard.
Trillium Health Partners is committed to fostering a healthy and positive work environment in accordance with applicable legislation, including the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations as well as the organization's policies and procedures. _
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will accommodate your needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code. _In accordance with the _Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005_ and the Ontario Human Rights Code Trillium Health Partners will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. _
If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodations(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act._ _Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada._
Trillium Health Partners is identified under the French Language Services Act. _We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted._