Physicist- Part Time

OneOncology • Athens, GA

103d

About The Position

University Cancer & Blood Center is looking to hire a part-time physicist. At University Cancer & Blood Center, we pride ourselves on listening. On providing hope, guidance, and comfort. On getting up each day and striving to make a positive impact on the lives of patients and their families. From our front-desk staff to our counselors, nurses, technicians and physicians – who’ve chosen to accept their calling, we salute them for their efforts and recognize them as the very special individuals that they are.

Requirements

• Master of Science or Doctoral degree in Radiological Physics, Health Physics or related discipline.
• Certification by the American Board of Radiology in Therapeutic Radiological Physics and compliance with the ACR Standard of Continuing Education.
• Two or more years post degree clinical experience or completion of a post degree clinical medical physics residency program under the preceptorship of a physicist certified by the American Board of Radiology in Therapeutic Radiological Physics or Radiological Physics.
• Must possess mathematical skills including algebra, trigonometry, and introductory calculus.
• Ability to visualize objects in three-dimensional concepts to facilitate the treatment planning process.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate therapy equipment in a manner suitable for accurate radiation dose delivery.
• Direct the determination of radiation dose distributions in patients undergoing treatment.
• Direct the design and construction of patient treatment aids or special devices such as blocks, molds, etc.
• Perform routine duties independent of supervision.
• Consult with radiation oncologists concerning patient doses and optimization of patient treatment plans and delivery.
• Develop policies and procedures related to radiation safety and radiation oncology physics.
• Participate in equipment planning and evaluation and program planning.
• Direct the acceptance testing of new equipment and treatment devices.
• Direct the radiation safety program for the radiation oncology department.
• Maintain proper records necessary for NRC, state or other regulatory agencies.
• Participate in professional development activities and maintain professional affiliations.
• Analyze new knowledge gained from conferences, workshops, professional literature, and assimilate the knowledge into clinical practice.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree