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POSITION: FULL TIME MEDICAL PHYSICIST POSTING NUMBER: 12250 POSTING DATE: May 6, 2024 CLOSING DATE: May 20, 2024 WAGE RANGE: $ 126, 783 - $ 165, 848 LOCATION: Windsor Regional Cancer Program, WindsorRegional Hospital Windsor, Ontario, Canada The Windsor Regional Cancer Program(WRCP) at Windsor Regional Hospital (WRH) is seeking applications for apermanent full time Medical Physicist. The Windsor Regional Cancer Program(WRCP) serves the people within the Ontario Health West Region. Currentclinical resources in the Radiation Oncology Program include three Varian iXlinear accelerators with a fourth linear accelerator (Varian TrueBeam) to beinstalled shortly, an Xstrahl Orthovoltage unit, a GE Discovery RT CT-Sim. Ourbrachytherapy program utilizes a Varian GammaMed Plus iX HDR remoterafterloader for gynecological and prostate treatments. Permanent I-125 seedimplantation is also part of our clinical brachytherapy service. Advancedtreatment planning systems in clinical use including Eclipse, Brachyvision andVariseed. A 3.0T Siemens MRI has been installed within the Department ofRadiation Oncology with slots dedicated specifically for oncology patients. Responsibilities: •Supply scientific expertise to the Cancer Centre through the applicationof physics in medicine. •Engage in clinical services, education, and research and development. •Responsible for participation in departmental, hospital and educationalactivities, which are supportive of professional and corporate objectives. •Clinical consultations with radiation oncologist and treatment plannersin the care of patients. •Participate, develop, and administer quality assurance program ofvarious equipment within radiation oncology. •Acceptance and commissioning of new equipment and upgrading existingsystems. •Development and implementation of new clinical techniques andadvancement of technologies within the radiation program. •Participation in clinical trials within Radiation Oncology. •Participate in the training and teaching of Medical Physics residents. •Conduct and supervise research and development projects. •Collaborate with internal and external interdisciplinary stakeholders. •Responsible for delivery of service consistent with the vision andvalues of the hospital and the standards of relevant professionalorganizations. •Complies with the Occupational Health and Safety standards for thehospital and is proactive in promoting a safe work environment. Qualifications: •Ph.D. in Medical Physics or related field •Highly qualified candidates with a M.Sc. degree will be considered. •Successful completion of a CAMPEP accredited residency program inmedical physics •Board certified by the Canadian College of Physicists in Medicine (CCPM)or equivalent credential (DABR, DABMP, etc.) Eligible candidates will beconsidered •Demonstrated oral and written communication skills and ability to workas a member of an interdisciplinary healthcare team; •Commitment to standards of excellence and the concept of accountability; •Commitment to and participation in Quality Enhancement activities; •Team player with excellent interpersonal skills and initiative; The successful candidate will joinan energetic, progressive and clinically focused Medical Physics teamconsisting of a five physicists, a physics assistant, an accelerator technologist,and five treatment planners. Applications are invited from all qualifiedcandidates. Priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residentsof Canada, in accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements. Applicants are invited to submit their applicationthrough the Windsor Regional Hospital website at: We thank all those who apply; however, only candidates chosen for interviewwill be contacted. Windsor RegionalHospital is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessibilityfor Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, upon request, accommodation will beprovided by WRH throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment processto applicants with disabilities. OURMISSION: PROVIDE QUALITY PERSON-CENTRED HEALTH CARESERVICES TO OUR COMMUNITY. WINDSOR REGIONAL HOSPITAL – METCAMPUS 1995 Lens Avenue Windsor, Ontario, N8W 1L9 Phone: 519-254-5577 www.wrh.on.ca