Omkar Awate
Mumbai
Summary
Experienced Medical Physicist and Radiation Safety Officer (RSO-III) with a strong background in commissioning of three medical linear accelerators. Proficient in conducting comprehensive quality assurance (QA) protocols using both manual and automated QA tools. Demonstrated expertise in establishing new radiotherapy facilities, ensuring compliance with safety standards and optimizing clinical operations for enhanced patient care. Skilled in radiation safety, equipment calibration, and regulatory adherence. Committed to maintaining high standards of safety and precision in medical radiation practices.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Physicist & RSO-III
Sir H N Reliance Foundation Hospital & Research center
Mumbai
03.2023 - Current
- Perform responsibilities of Medical Physicist and RSO at Sir H N Reliance Foundation Hospital & Research center Mumbai since March 2023.
- Commissioned the Varian ETHOS™ online adaptive medical linear accelerator.
- Completed specialized training in eclipse IMRT planning at the Training School in Chennai, eclipse VMAT at the Training School in Copenhagen, Denmark, and SGRT by VisionRT at the Training School in Dubai.
Medical Physicist & RSO-III
Krupamayi Hospitals Aurangabad
Aurangabad
07.2021 - 03.2023
- Provided exceptional medical physics and RSO services at Krupamayi Hospitals Aurangabad from July 2021 till March 2023.
- Commissioned the Varian Halcyon™ medical linear accelerator.
- Involved in the establishment of a new radiotherapy facility.
- Managed regulatory compliance, radiation safety programs, personnel monitoring, and equipment calibration to ensure the safe use of radiation.
- Delivered radiation safety training, promptly addressed incidents, maintained accurate safety records and performed radiation surveys.
Medical Physicist
Shri. M.P. Shah Government medical college
Jamnagar
03.2020 - 06.2021
- Worked as a Medical Physicist, specializing in radiation therapy planning, dosimetry, and quality assurance.
- Actively involved in the commissioning of the Varian VitalBeam (TrueBeam) medical linear accelerator, ensuring precise calibration, beam data acquisition, and performance validation for optimal clinical functionality and patient safety.
- Ensured optimal treatment accuracy and safety by managing equipment calibration, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with clinical teams.
Lecturer (M.Sc. Physics)
PDEA'S Annasaheb Waghire College, Otur
Otur
08.2015 - 08.2017
- Taught and mentored MSc Physics students, conducted practical laboratory sessions, and provided guidance on academic projects.
- Facilitated hands-on learning experiences, helped students develop a deep understanding of key concepts and experimental techniques.
Education
Radiological Safety Officer (RSO-3) Certification Examination, 2020 -
RPAD, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre
Mumbai, Maharashtra03-2020
Internship - Medical Physics -
Inlaks & Budhrani Hospital
Pune, Maharashtra10.2019
Dip. R. P.-2018 -
HBNI Deemed University, BARC
Mumbai, Maharashtra01.2018
M.Sc. (Physics) - 2015 -
PDEA's Annasaheb Waghire College
Pune, Maharashtra01.2015
B.Sc. (Physics) - 2013 -
Shree Shiv Chhatrpati College
Pune, Maharashtra01.2013
Skills
- Commissioning and Quality assurance
- Radiation Safety Management
- Dosimetry
- Radiotherapy equipment Calibration
- Regulatory adherence
- Licensing and Accreditation
- Training and education
Equipment/procedures known
- Ethos
- True Beam
- Varian Vital Beam
- Halcyon
- Elekta Synergy
- GammaMedix plus (Varian)
- Varian Eclipse Advanced Treatment Planning System (17.1)
- Elekta MONACO Advanced Treatment Planning System (5.1)
- Varian Brachyvision
- SGRT By VisionRT
- DoseLab Pro Automated QA Tool
- SunCheck Automated QA Tool
Membership of scientific socities
Life Member, Association of Medical Physicists of India (El-19001)
Rpr
19-02565
Personal Information
- Father's Name: Mr. Chandrakant Mahadu Awate
- Title: Medical Physicist (RSO)
- Date of Birth: 12/25/1991
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
Languages
English, Hindi, Marathi (Read/Speak/Write)
References
- Dr. Prasad Dandekar, HOD & Radiation Oncologist, Department of Radiation Oncology, Sir H N Reliance Foundation Hospital & Research Center, Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400004, INDIA, Prasad.jadhav@rfhospital.org
- Mr. Anand Jadhav, RSO & Sr.Medical Physicist, Department of Radiation Oncology, Sir H N Reliance Foundation Hospital & Research Center, Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400004, INDIA, Anand.jadhav@rfhospital.org
Timeline
Medical Physicist & RSO-III
Sir H N Reliance Foundation Hospital & Research center
03.2023 - Current
Medical Physicist & RSO-III
Krupamayi Hospitals Aurangabad
07.2021 - 03.2023
Medical Physicist
Shri. M.P. Shah Government medical college
03.2020 - 06.2021
Lecturer (M.Sc. Physics)
PDEA'S Annasaheb Waghire College, Otur
08.2015 - 08.2017
Radiological Safety Officer (RSO-3) Certification Examination, 2020 -
RPAD, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre
Internship - Medical Physics -
Inlaks & Budhrani Hospital
Dip. R. P.-2018 -
HBNI Deemed University, BARC
M.Sc. (Physics) - 2015 -
PDEA's Annasaheb Waghire College
B.Sc. (Physics) - 2013 -
Shree Shiv Chhatrpati College
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