Medical Physics Registrar – DIMP

Date: 1 Nov 2024

Site: VCCC (Parkville)

Location:

MELBOURNE, VIC, AU, 3000

Company: Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

Unit: Physical Sciences

Division: Chief Operating Officer

Department: Physical Sciences

Enterprise Agreement: Medical Scientists, Pharmacists and Psychologists

Physical Sciences

At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.

YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE

Diagnostic Imaging Medical Physics (DIMP) Registrar Position – Radiology Specialty

The Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre is Australia’s only public hospital solely dedicated to cancer and one of an elite group of hospitals worldwide with its own integrated cancer research program and laboratories.

Peter Mac boasts a comprehensive range of medical imaging equipment, primarily located at its Parkville (VCCC) location. This includes computed tomography, mammography, general x-ray, and fluoroscopic equipment in the Radiology practice as well as hybrid CT imaging in nuclear medicine (PET & SPECT/CT). We also support a dental oncology service with intraoral and CBCT imaging capabilities.

The Physical Sciences department at Peter Mac comprises a group of 33 medical physicists including two senior DIMPs supporting radiology and nuclear medicine. A key role for the department is oversight of equipment compliance and quality programmes in the radiology specialty. This includes machine testing and correspondence with the Victorian Department of Health, auditing of radiation dose reference levels, and dose quantification in incident follow-up. The medical physics team is also involved in many development projects to support a complex oncology service which benefit from an interest in technical and problem-solving work.

Currently, we have an opportunity to employ one Diagnostic Imaging Medical Physics (DIMP) Registrar in the radiology specialty. Applicants should have a post-graduate qualification in medical physics from a university course accredited by ACPSEM. The successful applicants must enrol in the ACPSEM TEAP program for Radiology, and progress towards DIMP accreditation. Refer to the ACPSEM website (http://www.acpsem.org.au) for more information about the TEAP program.

Potential candidates should be capable of self-directed work and have excellent problem solving skills. Good oral and written communication skills are required, as is the ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team.

Registrars without clinical experience will be appointed to the position of Medical Physicist, Grade 1 and transition to Grade 2 (FF6) upon a successful performance assessment. Registrars with clinical experience will have an opportunity to complete a performance assessment and be appointed at Grade 2 (FF6). Generous salary packaging options are also available.

Enquiries to
Hooryia Bajwa, Senior Radiology Medical Physicist, Telephone (03) 8559 6948 or email hooryia.bajwa@petermac.org
Prof. Tomas Kron, Director Physical Sciences, Telephone (03) 8559 6925 or email tomas.kron@petermac.org

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Sunday, 24th November 2024

Applications should include a curriculum vitae and names of at least two professional referees.

Position Summary

To undertake components of the clinical training program for Diagnostic Imaging Medical Physics following ACPSEM TEAP (Training Education and Assessment Program of the Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine)
To provide support for clinical services in cancer imaging medical physics under general supervision
This position will require some out-of-hours duties, which may include weekend work

Enterprise Agreement

Medical Scientists, Pharmacists, and Psychologists

Classification or Salary Range

FF1-FF8

Immunisation Risk Category

Category B: Position unlikely to have contact with blood or other body fluid

Key Relationships

Internal	Campus Lead Physicist Director, Department of Physical Sciences Operational Business Manager Medical Staff Radiology Staff Health and Safety Staff
External	N/A

Education

Skills

Essential Requirements	ACPSEM accredited/approved Master’s degree in medical physics Experience in radiation oncology or diagnostic imaging medical physics and/or radiation safety Successful completion of Performance Assessment. A willingness to actively participate in the TEAP program and progress towards DIMP (DR) certification within 3 years Australian resident or holder of Australian PR status
Desirable Requirements	Experience in radiation oncology or diagnostic imaging medical physics and/or radiation safety would be an advantage

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations

Key Accountabilities

1. Participate in routine quality assurance and compliance testing tasks	Annual/bi-annual compliance testing in accordance with DHS radiation licensing conditions. QA program complies with Peter Mac requirements with respect to documentation, and scope and frequency of tests.
2. Contribute to diagnostic imaging optimisation and quality improvement tasks	Participate in radiation dose and image quality audits as required and per best-practice Work with radiology staff to facilitate optimisation tasks
3. Assist with patient and staff radiation safety tasks	Respond and document radiation incidents Coordinate relevant correspondence with medical staff and assist with patient dose reporting

Key Accountabilities (Contd..)

4. Undertake other activities	Demonstrates flexibility and willingness to undertake other activities as required. Participates in educational activities offered by Peter Mac and ACPSEM as applicable
5. Work effectively in medical physics teams	Self-motivation and initiative in addressing problems and effective communication/hand-over Documents work in a professional manner
6. Communicate effectively with radiologists, radiographers and engineers	Good rapport with all staff

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WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC

Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.