Medical Radiation Physicist
About The Position
Texas Oncology is looking for a Certified Medical Physicist (Ph.D or M.S.) to join our team supporting the Paris Market – North East Texas POD! The position will be primarily located at the Texas Oncology Paris Cancer Center, which is a community-based cancer center treating an average of 40 patients per day. Additionally, the center has very active PSI and HDR programs, treating more than 300 HDR treatments per year. The Paris radiation therapy team consists of one Radiation Oncologist, one Chief Medical Physicist, two site Medical Physicists (shared across the region), two Dosimetrists, three Radiation Therapists, and one CT Technologist. While operationally independent, the center is part of a network POD that consists of two nearby, fully staffed, Texas Oncology centers located in Mt Pleasant and Greenville in the North East Texas region. Periodic travel to the other two sites is required based on the POD dynamic and staff coverage.
Requirements
- Master’s degree or PhD in Physics or Medical Physics from an accredited college or university.
- ABR certified, or have completed a CAMPEP approved residency and be board eligible
- Working experience in a clinical environment.
- Texas Medical Board license required or must be obtained.
Responsibilities
- Periodic evaluation of all equipment for continued utility, appropriateness, reliable performance, age, and condition to make recommendations on practical life span, obsolescence, and replacement
- Contribute to the design and implementation of all aspects of the quality management program that includes the use of external beam radiotherapy equipment as well as the review and proposal of changes to procedures followed by radiation therapy staff
- Assist in the management of radiation oncology information systems, including development of usage protocols, maintenance, and data storage
- Radiation safety duties for the practice, including assisting with employee monitoring, reports, and regulatory issues
- Lead or participate in clinical projects to improve department processes or patient treatments
Benefits
- Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
