Physicist II - Radiation Oncology
About The Position
The Physicist II supports Radiation Oncology by ensuring the accurate, consistent, and safe measurement and delivery of radiation doses to cancer patients. The role performs quality assurance, quality control, acceptance testing, and commissioning for Radiation Oncology equipment, including hardware and software, and maintains appropriate documentation. It also supports routine and special procedures, including Brachytherapy, Gamma-Knife, and IORT. The position verifies and documents the database for radiation sources used in patient dose calculation and delivery, monitors calibrated radiation output and the mechanical integrity of radiotherapy treatment machines, and evaluates equipment performance. The Physicist II provides technical assistance to consulting staff, trains and educates Radiation Oncology personnel, investigates questions related to improving patient care, documents findings and changes, and participates in Radiation Oncology research projects as needed. The role also provides instruction to residents, fellows, Dosimetrists, therapists, nurses, and consultants as needed.
Requirements
- Board certification by the American Board of Radiology in Therapeutic Radiologic Physics.
- A Master's or Doctorate degree in Medical Physics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
- Knowledge of Radiation Oncology treatment planning, dosimetry, radiation physics, and radiation safety techniques for handling radioactive sources.
- Thorough understanding of the theory of detection and measurement of ionizing radiation, radiation biology, radiation protection, health physics, clinical radiation dosimetry, and federal and state guidelines pertaining to the medical use of radiation.
- Ability to use current software applications.
- Ability to communicate and work effectively with personnel within and outside the institution.
- Ability to tolerate occasional stooping, pushing, and lifting.
- Ability to adjust work hours to responsibilities.
- Exposure to ionizing radiation.
Nice To Haves
- A minimum of two years of experience after receipt of Board Certification is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform and document quality assurance, quality control, acceptance testing, and commissioning of Radiation Oncology equipment, including hardware and software.
- Support and perform routine and special procedures such as Brachytherapy, Gamma-Knife, and IORT.
- Train and educate Radiation Oncology staff on dosimetry, physics, and technical topics.
- Verify and document databases for radiation sources used for patient dose calculation and delivery.
- Analyze and evaluate equipment performance, including accurate measurement, specification, and safe delivery of radiation doses.
- Monitor calibrated radiation output and the mechanical integrity of radiotherapy treatment machines.
- Provide technical assistance to consulting staff regarding patient care as requested.
- Investigate questions relating to improved patient care, implement changes when necessary, and document investigation results and changes.
- Provide instruction to residents, fellows, Dosimetrists, therapists, nurses, and consultants as needed.
- Participate in Radiation Oncology-related research projects as needed.
Benefits
- Multiple medical plan options.
- Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Vision plan with a national network.
- HSA and FSA pre-tax savings options for eligible expenses.
- Competitive retirement package.
- Continuing education and advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
