Numéro de réference : 126879

Salaire : $86.9821 - $113.7841 Hourly

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Medical Physicist

Please apply via https://www.hhscareers.ca/ and search for Requisition # 126879
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For further information about the opportunity, contact Dr. Robert Hunter, Director of JCC Medical Physics: rhunter@hhsc.ca

HHS Requisition # 126879
Location: Juravinski Cancer Centre
Status: Temporary Full-Time
Rate: $ 86.9821 - $ 113.7841 Hourly


Unit Summary

Step into a job that opens countless doors. As one of Canada’s largest and most diverse hospitals, we’re providing advanced care to people of all ages from across the province. You can explore advancement opportunities, take professional development courses, and stretch yourself as a leader, all at Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS). We are the largest employer in the greater Hamilton region, and play a vital role in training the next generation of health professionals in collaboration with our academic partners, including McMaster University and Mohawk College. HHS is a hospital system of 18,000 staff, physicians, researchers and volunteers that proudly serves south central Ontario residents. We also provide specialized, advanced care to people from across the province.

The Juravinski Cancer Centre , located on Hamilton’s beautiful mountain brow, is home to one of the largest and most comprehensive regional cancer programs in Ontario. The Juravinski Cancer Centre occupies a modern facility furnished with start-of-the-art equipment for the planning and delivery of radiation treatment including 10 Varian linear accelerators, 2 Halcyon units, a Cyberknife, 3 CT simulators, a MRI simulator and a High Dose Rate Brachytherapy suite. The equipment is supported by Aria-Eclipse software and Precision for CyberKnife treatment planning.

The Department of Medical Physics is an integral part of the Radiation Treatment Program working closely with Radiation Therapy and Radiation Oncology in all aspects of the program. The Department includes medical physicists, physics assistants/associates, biomedical technologists, IT systems administrators and program coordinators. There is a CAMPEP accredited Residency Program and strong ties to the CAMPEP Medical Physics Graduate Program at nearby McMaster University; the successful applicant would be eligible for an appointment at McMaster.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Medical Physics, the Medical Physicist supplies scientific expertise to the Centre through the application of physics to medicine. This position is responsible for specification, acceptance testing, commissioning and calibration of equipment used in the Radiotherapy Department and the implementation of QA Programs. In addition, the Medical Physicist plans and implements new treatment techniques and/or technologies and advises Radiation Oncologists and Dosimetrists as required. Additional responsibilities include conducting ongoing research and providing education for residents, students and visitors.

Schedule Work Hours

37.5 hours per week – days Monday to Friday; days (hours of work may vary) must be available to work extended hours, overtime and evenings/weekends as required

This position is temporary until December 2027.

Qualifications

• PhD in Medical Physics or a related subject from a recognized university is required
• Demonstrated scientific problem solving ability
• Successful completion of a CAMPEP accredited residency in radiation oncology physics or equivalent
• Certified or eligible for certification in radiation oncology physics by the Canadian College of Physicists in Medicine
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills including the ability to prioritize workload



Proficiency in both Official Languages would be an asset.
This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer.
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