Physicist II - Radiation Oncology

Mayo Clinic • Jacksonville, FL

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About The Position

Performs quality assurance, quality control, acceptance, and commissioning—with appropriate documentation—for Radiation Oncology equipment, including hardware and software. Supports and performs routine and specialized procedures such as brachytherapy, Gamma Knife, and intraoperative radiation therapy (IORT). Trains and educates Radiation Oncology staff on dosimetry, physics, and technical topics.

Verifies and documents the database for radiation sources used as the basis for accurate patient dose calculation and delivery. Analyzes equipment performance and monitors calibrated radiation output and the mechanical integrity of radiotherapy treatment machines to support accurate and safe radiation delivery. Provides technical assistance to consulting staff regarding patient care when requested, investigates questions related to improving patient care, implements changes when needed, and documents investigation results and changes. Provides instruction to residents, fellows, dosimetrists, therapists, nurses, and consultants as needed, and participates in Radiation Oncology research projects as needed.

Requirements

• Board certification by the American Board of Radiology in Therapeutic Radiologic Physics.
• Master’s or doctoral 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 ionizing-radiation detection and measurement theory, radiation biology, radiation protection, health physics, clinical radiation dosimetry, and applicable federal and state guidelines for 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 adjust working hours to responsibilities.
• Able to tolerate occasional stooping, pushing, and lifting.
• 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, and commissioning of Radiation Oncology equipment, including hardware and software.
• Support and perform routine and specialized procedures, including brachytherapy, Gamma Knife, and IORT.
• Train and educate Radiation Oncology staff on dosimetry, physics, and technical topics.
• Verify and document the database for radiation sources used in patient dose calculation and delivery.
• Analyze equipment performance and monitor calibrated radiation output and mechanical integrity of radiotherapy treatment machines.
• Provide technical assistance to consulting staff regarding patient care as requested.
• Investigate opportunities to improve 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level