Radiation Oncology Physics Services
Newly Expanded Per Diem Coverage
- Per diem coverage is available when your employed physicist resigns, becomes ill, or is on extended vacation or leave of absence
- Temporary assignments or permanently for hire
- Service provided in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachussetts, Delaware, and Maryland
- All the advantages of our group practice
We provide:
- Calibration / Quality Assurance:
- Full calibration and spot-check of mega-voltage units
- Evaluation of radiotherapy simulator
- Calibration of Orthovoltage/Superficial x-ray therapy units
- Establish/perform QA program for OBI/CBCT, prostate ultrasound systems
- Equipment planning consultation, written specifications for purchases
- Treatment Planning:
- Individual patient treatment plans
- Simulation and CT treatment planning
- Special medical physics consultation in complex treatment planning
- Dosimetry:
- Dedicated Medical Dosimetrists to perform individual patient dosimetry
- Safety:
- Radiation Safety Committee participation
- Brachytherapy inventory and storage survey
- In-service on emergency procedures and radiation protection for staff and nursing
- Personnel monitoring reports review
- Compliance:
- ACR accreditation assistance
- NRC and State licensing assistance: amendments, renewals, inspection deficiencies
- Audit radiation protection procedures for compliance with federal, state, and Joint Commission regulations (includes review of ALARA and Quality Management programs)
- Review department procedures and policies as required by Joint Commission (as well as consultation in establishing procedures and protocols)
Maryland Linear Accelerator Inspections
Annual Inspections Required in Maryland: Our physicists are qualified to perform independent linear accelerator inspections, as required annually by the State of Maryland
Bio-Med provides radiation therapy physics calibration, quality assurance testing, patient treatment planning and dosimetry, and related consulting services to hospitals and clinics. Our low-cost, all-inclusive service is performed by one or more of our team of qualified physics specialists at your site, at a time convenient to your schedule, and involving your radiation oncology team to ensure the highest quality patient care and safety.
Newly Expanded Per Diem Coverage
- Per diem coverage is available when your employed physicist resigns, becomes ill, or is on extended vacation or leave of absence
- Temporary assignments or permanently for hire
- Service provided in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachussetts, Delaware, and Maryland
- All the advantages of our group practice
We provide:
- Calibration / Quality Assurance:
- Full calibration and spot-check of mega-voltage units
- Evaluation of radiotherapy simulator
- Calibration of Orthovoltage/Superficial x-ray therapy units
- Establish/perform QA program for OBI/CBCT, prostate ultrasound systems
- Equipment planning consultation, written specifications for purchases
- Treatment Planning:
- Individual patient treatment plans
- Simulation and CT treatment planning
- Special medical physics consultation in complex treatment planning
- Dosimetry:
- Dedicated Medical Dosimetrists to perform individual patient dosimetry
- Safety:
- Radiation Safety Committee participation
- Brachytherapy inventory and storage survey
- In-service on emergency procedures and radiation protection for staff and nursing
- Personnel monitoring reports review
- Compliance:
- ACR accreditation assistance
- NRC and State licensing assistance: amendments, renewals, inspection deficiencies
- Audit radiation protection procedures for compliance with federal, state, and Joint Commission regulations (includes review of ALARA and Quality Management programs)
- Review department procedures and policies as required by Joint Commission (as well as consultation in establishing procedures and protocols)
Maryland Linear Accelerator Inspections
Annual Inspections Required in Maryland: Our physicists are qualified to perform independent linear accelerator inspections, as required annually by the State of Maryland
Details
We offer part-time, full-time, and per diem physicist and dosimetrist availability, in either temporary or permanent placements, to adjust to your changing needs. Our group practice can provide mutliple expert personnel to always ensure you have coverage.
Our goal is to be a part of your team to optimize your radiation oncology services for the best possible patient outcomes.
Additional services:
- Survey meter calibration at our facility
- Shielding design
- Acceptance testing of new equipment
- Radiation protection surveys of teletherapy units and simulators
- Radiation protection surveys of brachytherapy patients if not performed during routine visit
- Phone consultation
- On-call (off-duty) service
- A full suite of radiological and health physics services to meet any need
