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- Full calibration of mega-voltage units by "qualified expert."
- Spot-check of mega-voltage units performed or reviewed by "qualified expert."
- Performance or review of individual patient dosimetry and treatment plans.
- Participate in simulation and CT treatment planning.
- Provide special medical physics consultation in complex treatment planning.
- Performance evaluation of radiotherapy simulator.
- Safety evaluation of cobalt teletherapy units as required by the NRC.
- Brachytherapy inventory and storage survey.
- Participate in Radiation Safety Committee.
- Provide consultation in equipment planning, writing specifications for purchases.
- Sealed source contamination leak tests (teletherapy and brachytherapy.)
- Decay correction of teletherapy source outputs by "qualified expert."
- Assistance in NRC and State licensing: amendments, renewals, inspection deficiencies.
- Audit radiation protection procedures for compliance with federal, state, and JCAHO regulations. Includes review of ALARA and Quality Management programs.
- Review department procedures and policies as required by JCAHO. Provide consultation in establishing procedures and protocols.
- Provide in-service on emergency procedures and radiation protection for staff and nursing.
- Review personnel monitoring reports.
- Calibration of Orthovoltage/Superficial x-ray therapy units.
- 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
- Consultation over the phone
- Computerized patient dose distribution computations only if performed at our facility (external beam brachytherapy)
- On-call (off-duty) service
Bio-Med Associates, Inc. 4 Main Street Flemington, NJ 08822
Voice: 908-788-9440 Fax: 908-788-6757