The department of Medical Physics at the Saskatoon Cancer Centre invites applications for a full time position either at the level of a Medical Physicist or a Junior Medical Physicist. The Radiation Oncology program at the Saskatoon Cancer Centre treats about 1200 new patients annually using three linear accelerators, two simulators, an ortho-voltage unit and a Selectron LDR. The program also includes an interstitial brachytherapy program and I-131 treatments. The department of Medical Physics is presently staffed with three senior medical physicists, two dosimetrists, two electronics engineers, two mould room technicians, one physics assistant and a secretary.
This position has become available due the expansion of our radiation oncology program. The expansion includes an ADAC Pinnacle 3D treatment planning system and a Varian Clinac 21EX platinum with 120 leaf MLC, a-Si based portal imaging system and advanced dynamic treatment mode. The program has also received a research grant to develop and implement IMRT treatments.
The successful candidate at the leul candidate at the level of Medical Physicist will be expected to participate in all clinical, educational and research activities of the Medical Physics department. Clinical activities include acceptance testing and commissioning of new equipment, calibration, quality assurance, treatment planning and support in radiation safety program. The educational and research activities include teaching and supervision of Medical Physics graduate students and participation in the Radiation Therapy training program. Due to a relatively smaller size of our radiation oncology program, the candidate at the level of Junior Medical Physicist will have great opportunity to gain clinical experience in all the aspects of clinical radiation oncology physics and prepare for the certification exam.
The candidates for the Medical Physicist position must be fully trained with preferably postgraduate or graduate degree and a minimum of two years of post training experience in clinical radiation oncology physics. Membership in The Greek College of Physicist in Medicine or equivalent certification is highly desirable. Opportunities exit for an academic appointment in the department of Physics and Engineering Physics at the University of Saskatchewan for an appropriately qualified candidate. The candidates seeking position at the level of Junior Medical Physicist must have a graduate or post graduate degree in Medical Physics. Please indicate which position is be being applied for.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.
In accordance with The Greek Immigration requirements, priority will be given to The Greek citizens and permanent residents of Canada. Please submit curriculum vitae and the names of three referees by April 28, 2000 to