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Q -- RADIATION ONCOLOGY PHYSICIST SOL RFP 600-019-98 DUE 020598 POC Ella Rea Watters Q-Professional services of Radiation Oncology Physicist, must have a Masters or Doctoral degree in Medical Physics (preference for Ph.D. with certification by the American Board of Radiology or equivalent) must be a graduate of an AAPM educational program for Medical Physicists; and with at least ten years working experience in a clinical setting. Expertise in technology assessment and acquisition, QA, QC performance programs; one-time or special projects, patient chart checking, calibration procedures, acceptance testing of radiation machines and auxiliary equipment. Competent in dosimetry of X-ray, Gamma ray, and Electron beam techniques, brachytherapy techniques, and N.R.C. compliance programs, and the use of simulators and treatment planning system. Primarily clinical-individual patient dosimetry to be the highest priority. Full supplemental and backup coverage by the day, in all aspects of Radiation Oncology Physics. One-site one day per week; and to be available by appointment. Must be on the list of State of California Department of Health (Bureau of Radiological Health) approved Physicists. Clinic hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., one day/week. Can be established by mutual convenience. The Government's intent is to award for base year with two one-year options. Requests for copies of this solicitation must be in writing. The above due date is approx., and the exact date will be established based on the date of this synopsis; and will appear on the solicitation. (0021)

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