Medical Physicist

Role & responsibilities

Ensure that the provisions of the Atomic energy (Radiation Protection) rules are implemented.

Facility design and planning calculations, in accordance with the requirements of the installation that meets the regulatory stipulations of radiation protection and safety.

Preparations of specifications for treatment and dosimetric equipment

Acceptance testing, commissioning and quality assurance (including calibration of therapy equipment)

Periodic calibration of the dosimetric equipment, traceable to national standards laboratory

Measurement and analysis of beam data; and tabulation of beam data for clinical use;

Evaluation and optimization of treatment planning

Development of QA protocols and procedures in radiation therapy regarding delivery of radiation treatment, radiation safety and control and regulate compliance; and

To help RSO in reporting and following the protocols as per AERB

Duty of RSO:

Advise and assist the employer and licensee on safety aspects aimed at ensuring that the provisions of these rules are complied with.

The radiological safety officer shall:

1. Carry out routine measurements and analysis on radiation and radioactivity levels in the controlled area, supervised area of the radiation installation and maintain the results thereof.

2. Investigate any situation that could lead to potential exposures.

Advice the employer regarding:

1. The necessary steps aimed at ensuring that the regulatory constraints and the terms and conditions of the license are adhered to.

2. The safe storage and movement of radioactive material within the radiation installation.

3. Initiation of suitable remedial measures in respect of any situation that could lead to potential exposures.

4. Routine measurements and analysis on radiation and radioactivity levels in the offsite environment of the radiation installation and maintenance of the results thereof.

Ensure that:

1. Reports on all hazardous situations along with details of any immediate remedial actions are taken are made available to the employer and the licensee for reporting to the competent authority and a copy endorsed to the competent authority.

2. Quality assurance tests of structures, systems, components and sources as applicable are conducted and, Monitoring instruments are calibrated periodically.

Assist the employer in-

1. Instructing the workers on hazards of radiation and on suitable safety measures and work practices aimed at optimizing exposures to radiation sources.

2. The safe disposal of radioactive wastes

3. Developing suitable emergency response plans to deal with accidents and maintaining emergency preparedness.

Preferred candidate profile