Medical Physicist
About The Position
The clinical physicist in Radiation Oncology is responsible for specification and acquisition of all radiation generating equipment, calibration of the treatment machines and acquisition and maintenance of all dosimetry and health-physics equipment. Reviews OSU radiation treatment charts and instructs personnel in principles and regulations related to radiation therapy physics, dosimetry and radiation protection. Under indirect supervision, provides professional medical physics services at the Department of Radiation Oncology (or its outreach/affiliates) of the Medical Center. Evaluates and interprets medical radiation treatment prescriptions. Collaborates with medical providers in the design and modification of effective radiation treatments for patients; oversees and monitors treatment plans developed by Dosimetrists, and participates in development and execution of equipment monitoring, calibration, and safety surveys. Provide technical assistance in the development of treatment plans for patients undergoing radiation therapy; monitor patients; maintain established policies, procedures, objectives, quality measurement, and safety; perform clinical research as required.
Requirements
- Master's of Science Degree with Math and Physics concentration
- American Board of Radiology Certification within three years of hire
- 0 years of relevant experience required
Nice To Haves
- 0-2 years of relevant experience preferred
- Previous experience with Proton Radiotherapy is very desirable
Responsibilities
- Specification and acquisition of all radiation generating equipment
- Calibration of the treatment machines
- Acquisition and maintenance of all dosimetry and health-physics equipment
- Reviews OSU radiation treatment charts
- Instructs personnel in principles and regulations related to radiation therapy physics, dosimetry and radiation protection
- Evaluates and interprets medical radiation treatment prescriptions
- Collaborates with medical providers in the design and modification of effective radiation treatments for patients
- Oversees and monitors treatment plans developed by Dosimetrists
- Participates in development and execution of equipment monitoring, calibration, and safety surveys
- Provide technical assistance in the development of treatment plans for patients undergoing radiation therapy
- Monitor patients
- Maintain established policies, procedures, objectives, quality measurement, and safety
- Perform clinical research as required
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
