Medical Physicist- Oncology
About The Position
Ensure the quality of care in the use of radiation-producing sources and imaging equipment, while protecting patients and staff from radiation. Perform required calibrations on equipment. Recommend and justify new equipment and products for the department. Conduct equipment performance review as needed and implement quality control procedures for imaging devices. Recommend radiation safety procedures to areas using radiation. Educate staff in radiation safety practices. Support all physic aspect of patient treatment including consultation with radiation oncologist, calculation of radiation doses, design and fabrication of treatment aid and assurance of the accuracy of all treatment parameters.
Requirements
- Medical Physicist obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
- High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of 5 years of experience preferred.
- Must fulfill State of Maryland requirements for Radiation Safety Officer, demonstrated through board certification or hands on experience.
- Masters in Therapeutic Medical Physics
- Certification by American Board of Radiology in Therapeutic Medical Physics
Responsibilities
- Ensure the quality of care in the use of radiation-producing sources and imaging equipment, while protecting patients and staff from radiation.
- Perform required calibrations on equipment.
- Recommend and justify new equipment and products for the department.
- Conduct equipment performance review as needed and implement quality control procedures for imaging devices.
- Recommend radiation safety procedures to areas using radiation.
- Educate staff in radiation safety practices.
- Support all physic aspect of patient treatment including consultation with radiation oncologist, calculation of radiation doses, design and fabrication of treatment aid and assurance of the accuracy of all treatment parameters.
Benefits
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Various health insurance options & wellness plans
- Retirement benefits including employer match plans
- Long-term & short-term disability
- Employee assistance programs (EAP)
- Parental leave & adoption assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Ways to give back to your community
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
